Can California Go Carbon Neutral?

Published: Feb. 15, 2019, 1 a.m.

b'Just ten years ago, an entire state running on 100% renewable electricity seemed fanciful. But this dreamy vision became reality when, with the backing of big utilities, California committed to 100% use of zero-carbon electricity by 2045. A statewide pledge to go carbon-neutral by 2045 raised the stakes even higher. So what will it take for California to achieve such a feat? Will Governor Gavin Newsom embrace climate initiatives started by former Governor Jerry Brown? Join us in a discussion of California\\u2019s surprise gambit to take the world\\u2019s fifth largest economy to net zero.\\n\\n\\nGuests:\\nJohn Hofmeister, Former President, Shell Oil Company; Founder and Chief Executive, Citizens for Affordable Energy\\nBob Holycross, Global Director, Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters, Ford Motor Company\\nMary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'