California air regulators voted unanimously Dec. 15 to reduce fossil fuel reliance through recommended changes in transportation, agriculture, and energy practices. Critics, however, say it’s not enough to fight climate change.
Earlier this year Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that mandated California to become “carbon neutral,” by 2035. The plan set forth by the California Air Resources Board this week set that goal at 2045.
The board’s action aims to do so in part by reducing fossil fuel demand by 86 percent within that time frame.
Newsom has said drastic changes are needed for California to become a global climate leader.
“We are making history here in California,” Newsom said in a statement Thursday….