Golden State lawmakers this week took a dramatic step towards a commitment to achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. The State Assembly approved SB100, which will require the state to get all of its electrical power from carbon-free sources within less than three decades. That plus more clean energy news, in this week's ClimateCast.
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Powering our region on 100% clean energy is not only possible, but practical. In fact, as recent research bears out, phasing out fossil fuels and phasing in more renewables will give us a reliable and affordable electricity system. The lights will stay on—and our bills will stay affordable.
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Extreme weather, wildfires, an uncertain future...how can we avoid talking about climate change? A better question may be: how DO we talk with out families and friends about climate change—in a way that acknowledges our anxiety, yet motivates us to work towards solutions?
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A recent feature on the history of climate (in)action left out some key takeaways; how climate is shaping political debates in 2018; the scale of clean energy development continues to expand; and more in this week's ClimateCast.
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30 years ago, it would have been much easier to tackle the causes of climate disruption. That was then. 30 years from now, they might remember the fiery September of 2018 as the turning point toward solutions, when leaders confronted the challenge head-on at a historic summit in California. Or they might be in hell, wondering why we blew it.
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by Savitha Reddy Pathi on September 14, 2018It's my birthday—and I've been working on climate nearly half my life. Here's why I'm feeling optimistic about that. You should join me. Read more
by Devon Downeysmith on September 12, 2018California is setting the pace for what could be a record season of climate action. Can the rest of the west be far behind? Read more
