"Newsom's administration has touted his climate leadership, which has led to California's historic build-out of battery storage and the landmark program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, newly renamed cap-and-invest - in California. But some environmental advocates and experts are second-guessing his climate record, including his support of legislation streamlining approval of new oil and gas wells, and not advocating for legislation that aims to hold industries accountable for fossil fuel-driven climate disasters."
"Whoever replaces him will have the opportunity to move the state forward on climate issues - wildfires, energy, drought, sea level rise, and curbing fossil fuels. Some candidates proposed breaking up California's investor-owned utilities like PG&E, an idea that's gaining traction after a blackout across San Francisco lasted for several days and impacted thousands of people around Christmas. (Electricity) bills bills bills"
The governor's race centers on climate policy achievements and criticisms. Climate actions credited include a major build-out of battery storage and a cap-and-invest program. Critics point to support for streamlined approval of new oil and gas wells and a lack of advocacy for holding industries accountable for fossil fuel-driven climate disasters. Successors can address wildfires, energy reliability, drought, sea level rise, and fossil fuel reduction. Proposals include breaking up investor-owned utilities after a multi-day San Francisco blackout. Residential electricity rates for PG&E rose 47% from 2019 to 2023, driven largely by wildfire costs and grid hardening.
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