California’s Climate Change War: Almost Lost It … But the State Is Back on Track
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limate change is arguably the most talked about topic in California right now. All fingers point at Democratic State Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies to transform the state from fossil fuel consumption to green energy. Right from time, the Governor has been a strong advocate of green energy and fossil fuels elimination. One thing is clear; Governor Gavin may have many faults, but his policies on saving the climate have been on point so far, considering the wildfires, unclean air, and even droughts that Californians have experienced over the years.
recall the Governor on multiple issues, including his policies on green energy, despite his efforts to make the air cleaner and better for humans and unborn generations. The GOP called his climate change policies “erratic”, and etched a plan to oust him with the intent of rolling back the state’s plans to transition into green energy.
For the last few months, there have been calls to
One of the 46 candidates and the front-runner Larry Elder was one of those against the Governor’s ambitious green energy plan. Elder, a conservative radio host and staunch supporter of former American President Donald Trump, revealed his plans to “stop the war on oil and gas”, spreading false information that global warming
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