California

Question 1

how has California attempted to mitigate climate change

Answer 1

Carbon footprint: 10.5 tonnes/person

GDP of California: 3.9 trillion

• cap-and-trade - started in 2013 and covers 85% of carbon polluters in the state
• vehicle emissions - aim to have 15% of cars powered by renewables, currently at 3%
• renewables - aims to generate 50% of energy through renewables by 2050