S3E43: Environmental Policy Breakdown with Paul Sousa

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services & Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies. Paul explains some of the latest environmental policies and how they can affect our members.

00:00 - Introduction

01:07 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag

05:06 - Interview with Paul Sousa

Paul covers an overview of:

05:40 - California Air Resources Board (ARB) – Truck Policy

08:38 - ARB and GHG reduction strategies.

12:03 - ARB is considering a reduction of the value of methane credits of dairy digesters.

12:56 - ARB is looking to implement enteric strategies

14:46 - North Coast - Member Update

16:47 - Central Valley - Conditional Use Permits may be in jeopardy

21:20 - CDFA Awarded 14 manure digester projects for $18.7 million and 27 alternative manure management projects for $18.9 million.

If you have any questions regarding this episode, please reach out to Paul Sousa at [email protected]

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