| First Name: | Danny |
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| Last Name: | Broberg |
| Email Address: | dbroberg@berkeley.edu |
| Affiliation | SPG at Berkeley |
| Subject | Support of research funding in third investment plan |
| Comment |
We write to support continued investment in climate research with proceeds from California's Cap-and-Trade program. As scientists and engineers working in climate and clean energy-related fields, we see daily the important work that is enabled by such investments. We have been drawn to California for PhD research and renewable energy entrepreneurship because of the state's leadership in studying and confronting climate change. There is continued need to address gaps in research funding, such as for climate adaptation and resiliency. California is not only home to world-leading scientists, but to many groups who will experience a range of consequences of climate change including drought, coastal flooding, and wildfire. We appreciate CCI's statement that "California is committed to supporting research on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency" as well as the $32M commitment to climate research conducted by the SGC and CDFA. We write in support of these portions of the CCI Investment Plan and would encourage CARB to consider additional funding allocations to CA-based research opportunities in the future. Co-signed by: Science Policy Group at Berkeley ( https://sciencepolicy.berkeley.edu/ ) and Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative Action Group |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2018-11-13 13:26:13 |
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