Nichols Issues CARB Equity Plan Amid Talk Of Role As Biden EPA Chief

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is advancing a plan to address alleged racial inequities in its internal operations and broader policies, a plan overseen by the board’s long-time Chairwoman Mary Nichols who is set to retire in December but said to be under consideration to head a potential Biden EPA that would prioritize equity in its decisions. Some observers suggest that the Black employees’ complaints against CARB management and other staff members could affect how Nichols is considered for...