There is political pressure growing on elected officials to do something. With the federal government moving in the opposite direction this has left states, local governments and businesses to fill in the gap. But it will not be easy or cheap. This overview of state and local efforts highlights developments for carbon-taxes and for requirements of power providers to source a percentage of their energy from renewable or zero-carbon sources. Also examined are actions being taken in the private sector.
By Steve Baragona, Voice of America, April 2, 2019
