"As a resident of Contra Costa County, I am deeply concerned about Gov. Newsom's "Drill Baby Drill" plan now gaining traction with legislators. Fossil fuel companies are bullying California with a manufactured crisis. Everyone knows we must transition off oil and gas to avoid catastrophic climate change. While hard-working Californians are indeed facing serious affordability issues, giving handouts to the oil industry won't address those. What it will do"
"is allow a dying industry to do immeasurable damage on its way out the door, threatening our health, water, wildlife and climate. Instead of proposing to fast-track more oil drilling or roll back protections from oil industry pollution, our governor and legislators must find other ways to minimize short-term impacts to residents, workers and communities from our transition to renewable energy. Voters must do their part by not blaming politicians for bumps on the road to long-term sustainability."
The redistricting ballot measure faces uphill messaging that may discourage voter support. Proposals to fast-track oil drilling and subsidize fossil fuel companies risk prolonging environmental harm while failing to solve affordability problems. Subsidizing the oil industry could enable further damage to public health, water supplies, wildlife and the climate. Policymakers are urged to pursue policies that minimize short-term impacts on residents, workers and communities while accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Voters are encouraged to remain engaged and avoid blaming political leaders for transitional difficulties. Concerns also include a perceived decline in decorum and decency in national leadership.
Read at The Mercury News
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