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Hurricane Helene and the Changing Wreckage of Climate Change & Notable Bills Gov. Newsom Signed and Vetoed this Legislative Session

Oct 1, 2024
Abrahm Lustgarten, a senior environmental reporter at ProPublica, discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and its devastating impact on communities. He highlights how climate change is intensifying weather events and pushing urban planning towards resilience strategies. The conversation also touches on California’s legislative landscape, including notable bills signed and vetoed by Governor Newsom, such as the contentious laws around legacy admissions and AI regulations, reflecting on their implications for social equity and disaster preparedness.
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