California’s ambitious climate agenda requires a dramatic increase in renewable energy production—but the path to carbon neutrality is fraught with challenges, including stringent regulations, ballooning costs, and more.
EcoBlock postdoctoral scholar Dr. Phillippe Phanivong spoke to Newsweek about the barriers posed by “aging infrastructure, rising new demand, and climate change-fueled natural disasters.” He noted how natural disasters “have gotten worse” over the years, adding strain to the state’s aging electric grid and complicating efforts to reduce carbon emissions.