"Last January, after the Los Angeles fires, California taxpayers provided $2.5 billion of relief. Most of the current $2.9 billion shortfall would be covered if the fossil fuel companies had paid for the costs of the L.A. fires. Californians can't afford to pay for the disasters caused by climate change or the increases in home insurance. We can't afford to pay for the health problems caused by pollution."
"Contrary to what the letter writer states, California is ready to ban natural gas, and quickly phasing out the burning of fossil fuels is necessary for the health of Earth's inhabitants. PG&E's power mix is approaching 100% carbon-free renewables, and MCE offers almost 100% renewable power. During hot summer afternoons, the state has more power generated than it can use, due to the growing amount of renewable generation."
California taxpayers provided $2.5 billion in relief after the Los Angeles fires, and a $2.9 billion shortfall could be largely covered if fossil fuel companies paid for related costs. The Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bill would require fossil fuel companies to pay 3.5% of profits attributed to overheating the climate and will return to the Legislature in 2027, with many cities supporting it. Rapidly phasing out natural gas and switching buildings and vehicles to electricity is presented as necessary for public health. California utilities are approaching nearly 100% renewable generation and report occasional surplus power during hot afternoons.
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