Landmark CA environmental law rolled back by Newsom, state legislature

Jul. 01, 2025 Environment

For years, many have blamed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the state’s housing crisis. Will rolling it back lead to more housing?

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Credits

Guest:

Ben Christopher - housing reporter, Cal Matters

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Ted Robbins

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