Aggressive California Emissions Policies Fall Short of State Climate Targets

Aggressive California Emissions Policies Fall Short of State Climate Targets
The buildings of downtown Los Angeles are seen near Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2019. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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California has the most strict vehicle fuel efficiency standards in the country, broad climate change policies, and was the nation’s first state to adopt an economy-wide cap-and-trade program. But despite all of these efforts, the Golden State isn’t on track to meet its own carbon emission goals.

California may be on track to miss its climate targets by more than 100 years, according to the California Green Innovation Index.