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California Democrats walk back climate policies
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – California Democrats retreat from key climate regulations after 2024 election losses, citing economic pressures and shifting voter priorities, with some policies paused or diluted, Politico reports.
- California Democrats, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, have recently rolled back or delayed key climate and environmental policies amid rising political and economic pressures.
- This shift follows political fallout from the 2024 election, concerns over housing and gas prices, and fears of being blamed for rising costs and blackouts.
- Key environmental initiatives have been delayed or weakened, including regulations targeting cleaner fuels, controls on plastic pollution, exemptions from environmental assessments for housing developments, and a deferred limit on profits for oil refineries.
- A recent poll by USA TODAY and Ipsos reveals that 58% of Americans believe extreme weather is becoming more severe, while 56% feel there is insufficient willingness to adopt the necessary changes despite increasing cuts to climate funding.
- This retreat threatens California's former leadership role on climate action, risks increasing public health disparities, and may slow progress amid growing climate impacts.
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California Democrats walk back climate policies
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