Jan 10 2024
California is facing a dual crisis - a budget deficit and the urgent need to address climate change. The impacts of these crises are not evenly distributed, and it is crucial that the state takes bold action to protect its communities.
Scientists have warned that this decade is our best opportunity to mitigate the most dangerous effects of climate change. However, the state is not yet acting on the scale required for success. Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State Director of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), emphasizes the importance of committed climate leadership in this critical time: "Bold action this decade provides our best chance to prevent a catastrophic climate future."
The state of California has previously shown its commitment to climate solutions by adopting ambitious clean energy goals and dedicating $54 billion to address climate change. However, it is essential to ensure that these commitments are not just priorities of convenience, but a necessity to protect the health, lives, and livelihoods of Californians.
EDF, as one of the world's leading international nonprofit organizations, is ready to work with the governor and lawmakers to ensure that the final state budget agreement aligns with the urgent climate goals. The organization is particularly interested in investments to prevent extreme wildfires by increasing forest resilience, promoting an affordable and equitable transition to clean energy, accelerating the deployment of zero-emission trucks and infrastructure, and improving groundwater sustainability through the Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program.
California has a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on climate change and protect its communities. By taking bold and decisive action, the state can lead the way in addressing the climate crisis. The Environmental Defense Fund stands ready to support and collaborate with state leaders to achieve these crucial climate and clean energy goals.
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