Jerry Brown readjusts his stand on the environment vs. business
Tuesday, January 1, 2013 - 02:00
in Earth & Climate
The man who helped usher in the modern environmental movement has eased up on regulations, saying it's necessary for the state's economy. Not everyone agrees.SACRAMENTO — When Gov. Jerry Brown spoke to a crowd of beaming environmentalists and renewable energy advocates at the launch of a solar farm last year, he turned heads by praising another form of fuel: oil.