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California Democrats walk back climate policies

CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – California Democrats retreat from key climate regulations after 2024 election losses, citing economic pressures and shifting voter priorities, with some policies paused or diluted, Politico reports.

  • In response to political challenges following the 2024 election, Governor Newsom and California Democrats are scaling back a number of the state’s environmental regulations in 2025.
  • This retreat follows rising voter concerns over housing and gas prices, causing Democrats to pause or dilute policies like clean fuel rules and environmental reviews to avoid political backlash.
  • In 2023 and 2024, Newsom signed housing bills exempting some construction from environmental review and faced advice to pause a cap on oil profits amid these pressures.
  • Climate activists criticize these rollbacks as a disappointing retreat, while Newsom's office counters that he has done more than previous governors to address climate change.
  • This shift signals a weakening of California's former national climate leadership, reflecting broader political challenges in balancing environmental goals with economic and electoral concerns.
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Politico broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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