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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    California bans plastic grocery bags and sues ExxonMobil

    CA Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law banning plastic grocery bags. Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing ExxonMobil. This is a big week in the state’s fight against plastic.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 24, 2024 • 1 min read

    CA Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law banning plastic grocery bags. Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing ExxonMobil. This is a big week in the state’s fight against plastic.

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    3. 18:56LA DA George Gascón stands by his progressive prosecutor ideals
    4. 36:06Fall TV: Fresh picks and a nostalgic return
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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    George Gascón’s reelection bid, legal weed sales, fall TV preview
    1. 0:00California bans plastic grocery bags and sues ExxonMobilYou’re reading this
    2. 7:47Legal weed sales are now higher in Michigan than California
    3. 18:56LA DA George Gascón stands by his progressive prosecutor ideals
    4. 36:06Fall TV: Fresh picks and a nostalgic return
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