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California is currently pursuing its goal of 20 percent renewable energy standard by next year. However, regulations have been changed and now require energy utilities to draw one third of their energy from alternative, renewable resources such as wind and solar. Although many agree that raising the standard is a good idea, critics say the new regulations may not be effective because energy companies will now have more loopholes (that are not currently legal) to avoid reforming to new energy standards. There is also speculation on the effects this may have on the state in terms of jobs. Some believe that the new standard will increase green jobs, while others see a rise in electricity rates effectively killing jobs and raising the already high unemployment rates. Gov. Schwarzenegger agrees with regulators with the hope that the new requirement will comply with the 2006 Global Warming Law and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This article was reported by the Wall Street Journal on September 24, 2010. It is unbiased, showing all sides to the arguments over the energy standards and their effects on the state of California. The article is well rounded with both pro and con environmentalist opinions on the issues regulators are facing.
Topics List:
V. Energy Resources and Consumption
F. Energy Consumption
G. Renewable Energy
VI. Pollution
A. Pollution Types
1. Air Pollution
VII. Global Change
B. Global Change
-Kacey Cramer: Period 4
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