California's environmental achievements have seen fluctuations, with an A' in 2020 dropping to a B' in 2023-2024, partly due to political challenges and corporate influences. With the looming climate crisis and a recent devastating natural disaster, California's role as a major economy is crucial in countering federal rollbacks on environmental policies. The influence of corporate polluters remains significant, as evidenced by the declining but still notable acceptance of oil money by California legislators, which affects climate legislation and the urgency with which the state must act to meet upcoming climate targets.
In 2024, the average score of Democrats who took oil money is 70%, highlighting the ongoing influence of corporate funding in shaping environmental policy decisions.
With five years left until the 2030 deadlines to avert the worst impacts of climate change, California must act decisively in a hostile federal environment.
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