California and New York weaken climate rules as red states ramp up green energy
Summary
Some Democratic-led states like California and New York are reducing their climate change policies, while several Republican-led states are increasing their clean energy projects. These changes come as President Trump’s administration cuts clean energy incentives and energy prices rise due to international conflicts.Key Facts
- California reduced its cap-and-invest program by giving over $3 billion in free pollution allowances to companies.
- New York delayed a plan to regulate carbon emissions from 2024 until 2028 and lowered its emissions reduction goals.
- Rhode Island’s governor is also trying to roll back aggressive clean energy programs.
- President Trump’s administration has cut clean energy incentives and energy-saving programs.
- Energy prices have increased partly because of trade problems linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Public polls show many Americans worry about global warming and believe it increases living costs.
- Republican-led states, especially Texas, have grown the most in building renewable energy such as wind and solar power.
- Texas leads wind energy production and recently surpassed California in utility-scale solar energy capacity.
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