Top candidates for California governor from both parties are suggesting a reassessment of the state's ambitious climate targets. High gas prices and a shrinking number of oil refineries are driving a conversation about whether the goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 remains achievable. While some candidates propose a total halt to current regulations, others suggest adjusting intermediate benchmarks to protect working families from rising costs. The debate highlights the practical struggle of balancing aggressive decarbonization with immediate energy security and affordability.
