The Department of the Interior proposed Friday a new five-year plan to narrow the area for offshore drilling lease sales to the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet.
Why it matters: The plan, which rules out drilling on the East and West Coast, is a significant cutback on a Trump-era target that pushed for a broader range of offshore drilling opportunities.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law Thursday a bill mandating a 25% decrease in disposable plastic packaging and utensils by 2032.
Why it matters: The landmark legislation, which AP called the "toughest plastics reduction rules" in the nation,aims to counter growing plastic waste, which has led to severe pollution and environmental damage.
