Videos: Environment (most recent first)

Senator Simitian and Ruth Coleman, Director of State Parks, discuss the possible closure of 48 state parks to address the state's severe budget deficit on Simitian's monthly television show "Capitol Focus."

Senator Simitian speaks briefly on the topic of renewable energy and energy policy in California.

Senator Simitian and others speak at a press conference on his SB 1582. The bill would require cruise ships embarking from California ports to have a peace officer on board to assist in public safety and environmental law enforcement.

Senator Simitian speaks at the close of the floor debate on his bill, SB 908, that would require the inclusion of climate change in the California schools science curriculum. (The bill subsequently passed out of the Senate and was sent to the Assembly.)

Senator Simitian speaks before the floor debate on his SB 908, which would require the inclusion of climate change in the California schools science curriculum. (The bill subsequently passed out of the Senate and was sent to the Assembly.)