California not on track to meet 2030 emissions goals: Report – The Hill

Overview:

• California needs to triple its rate of emissions cuts to meet its 2030 climate goals
• After pandemic-related plunges, emissions in California have risen, making the goals harder to achieve
• Emissions from transportation and electricity generation are key areas contributing to the challenge
• The state needs to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources to reach its targets

To meet even the 40 percent statutory goal, California would need to go from an average annual reduction of about 1.5 percent per year to 4.6 percent per year, according to the Innovation Index.

Nonetheless, the report acknowledged that California’s emissions policies are heading in the right direction. Out of all 50 states, only New York and Massachusetts have lower per capita emissions, the analysis found.

California Releases World’s First Plan to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Pollution | California Governor

Following Governor Newsom’s call for more ambitious climate action, state’s climate plan would create 4 million new jobs, slash greenhouse gas emissions by 85%, and cut oil usage by 94%

Read the full post at Google News.