Carbonless California By 2045

Carbonless California By 2045

JANELLE ZAVALETA

Staff Writer

 

On Aug. 28, lawmakers passed a bill that will make California carbon-free by 2045. For months, California has been making adjustments to become more eco-friendly. In May, newly built homes were required to be solar powered to implement renewable sources into a major part of people’s lives. Lawmakers are planning to stop using fossil fuels, such as gasoline. This would cause there to be more electric cars instead of gasoline powered cars, something that may be an issue for the state’s general population.

Electric cars are more expensive, making it harder to afford. California has also decided to generate 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030; this new bill has pushed it to 60. State Senator Kevin de León, who sponsored the bill, is aware of the views of the Trump Administration on environmental change and the dangers of climate evolution. “This is a pivotal moment for California, for the country and the world,” Executive Director of Sierra Club, Michael Brune said.

California is following Hawaii’s steps, as they are also legislating 100 percent no carbon by 2045. Other states have also passed this bill such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.