Treating the humble straw as some sort of rampant tool of terrorists, Brown declared that 'plastic ... has become so ubiquitous it now pervades every aspect of modern life' and 'has led to disastrous consequences.'

'I remember back in 1978 I proposed a Landsat satellite for California. They called me "Governor Moonbeam" because of that.'

'California’s environmental laws entered the national spotlight in early August when Trump blamed them for the severity of the wildfires...'

Critics of the ban say it will be worse for marine wildlife, forcing consumers to rely on seafood imports from countries that have fewer rules to protect endangered animals.

The legislation increases the amount of renewable energy California must get by 2030. Experts expect most of that increase to be met by solar panels and wind turbines.

Even California realizes when things have gone awry...

'This has nothing to do with climate change. This has to do with active forest management.'

'It’s like a big, black tarp was put up on top of the fence. It looks like I’m living under a sports stadium bleacher.'

'Under current state law, utilities are liable for fire damages if their equipment can be tied to the blaze.'

'Many environmentalists and legal experts believe the plan would actually result in California using more coal at the end of the day.'