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Leading CA Businesses Support AB32

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Today in a move that diverges from theCalifornia Chamber of Commerce, an impressive chorus of top business leaders from around the state are speaking out in support ofCalifornia's historic climate law, AB32, calling it a powerful economic stimulus. These leaders are urging the state to move forward quickly and decisively to adopt a strong policy framework to reduceCalifornia's global warming pollution and strengthen the state's economy.

This diverse group, which includes members of the clean tech industry, the entertainment industry, the wine industry, the automobile industry, the ski industry and more, have written a letter to the Governor and the California Air Resources Board (ARB), calling on the state to act quickly to enact policies that will increase energy efficiency, spur innovation, and encourage investment inCalifornia. The letter states:

        "We represent some of the best and most innovative leaders in
        technology and business. We keep California competitive in the world
        market by challenging the traditional players and practices, and by
        recognizing and seizing opportunities for change. The state's proposed
        plan fuels the entrepreneurial spirit that makes California a world
        economic leader. We must seize this precious opportunity to transform
        our energy infrastructure and retain the first mover advantage that
        AB32 creates for us in the multibillion-dollar clean technology world
        market."

Today, the ARB is taking public input on the AB32 Scoping Plan, the framework forCalifornia's historic climate law.

To read the letter in its entirety and see the full list of signers, go to http://www.cabusinessleaders.blogspot.com/.

SOURCE Cater Communications

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