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In California, November Election Will Decide More than President
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In California the debate is heating up over two renewable energy ballot
measures that will go before the public in November. The outcome of
voting on these measures could have far-reaching consequences in
California's fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to
clean energy sources.
Proposition 7, also known as the Solar and Clean Energy Act, calls for
the state to create up to 50% of its energy from renewable sources by
2025--a laudable goal. But several environmentalists are joining with
utilities to oppose the proposition on the basis that it is poorly
written and could actually halt clean energy progress in the state.
Proposition 10, the California Renewable Energy and Clean
Alternative Fuels Act, would authorize $5 billion in bonds to provide
cash payments for people who buy alternative-fuel vehicles and
businesses that buy alternative-fuel trucks.
Sounds good, but opponents say the money trail leads straight to T.
Boone Pickens, the billionaire oilman who has shifted his business
strategy to wind and natural gas.
Read in-depth coverage from The Mercury News.
