As the Golden State accelerates its transition to green energy at full throttle, some—including a former official of the California Fish and Wildlife Department—are expressing apprehension about the potential consequences for the state.
California has set an ambitious goal of reaching 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2045 following the passage of Senate Bill 100 in 2018. According to the California Energy Commission, nearly 35 percent of the in-state energy generation was renewable as of 2021.
