Jerry Brown

State of California

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Governor of California (1975–1983; 2011–present); former Mayor of Oakland, former Governor of California  (1975-1983) and the State Attorney General (1971-1975)

Jerry Brown on KCRW

It’s been 75 years since two atom bombs destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the world learned that nuclear weapons could annihilate civilization.

Nuclear war is as likely as ever, says former defense secretary William Perry

It’s been 75 years since two atom bombs destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the world learned that nuclear weapons could annihilate civilization.

from To the Point

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Monday that commits the state to generating all its retail electricity from renewables, and becoming carbon-neutral by 2045.

Gov. Brown to his critics: 'We have the strictest rules on oil drilling anywhere in the U.S.’

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Monday that commits the state to generating all its retail electricity from renewables, and becoming carbon-neutral by 2045.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Donald Trump reportedly wants the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and he’s expected to announce a decision soon.

Why Gov. Jerry Brown is taking his climate agenda to China

President Donald Trump reportedly wants the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and he’s expected to announce a decision soon.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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