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Landmark CA environmental law rolled back by Newsom, state legislature

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?

By Madeleine Brand • Jul 1, 2025 • 1 min read

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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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Landmark CA environmental law rolled back by Newsom, state legislature

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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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Landmark CA environmental law rolled back by Newsom, state legislature

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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