Climate change and wildfires divide California gubernatorial candidates at forum
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Climate change and wildfires divide California gubernatorial candidates at forum
""The impacts of climate change are proven and undeniable,""
""You can call them what you want. That's our new normal.""
""terrorists.""
""do have a relationship with climate change,""
Four California gubernatorial candidates debated climate change, wildfire preparedness, poverty, homelessness, and rural economic struggles at an economic summit in Stockton. Republican Chad Bianco questioned whether recent wildfires are linked to climate change and labeled some environmental activists "terrorists," prompting audience reaction. Democrats Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Betty Yee affirmed that climate change contributes to fire risk and emphasized mitigation and preparedness. Candidates outlined competing policy proposals to reduce poverty and homelessness and to support agriculture and rural communities while confronting projected state budget deficits up to $25 billion through 2029.
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