**Vice-President Kamala Harris Visits California to Focus on Climate Change**
Vice-President Kamala Harris visited California on Tuesday to discuss climate change and meet with state officials. She emphasized the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis and highlighted the role of California as a leader in clean energy and climate action.
**State Officials Meet with Vice-President on Climate Change Initiatives**
During her meeting with Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, Harris discussed the state’s efforts to combat climate change, including its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. They also highlighted the importance of collaboration between federal and state governments to tackle the climate crisis.
Harris also met with the state’s environmental protection agency to discuss clean energy initiatives, such as the state’s plan to transition to 100% clean electricity by 2045. She emphasized the Biden administration’s commitment to supporting clean energy development and innovation.
**Emphasis on Equity and Justice in Climate Policies**
In her speech at the California Air Resources Board, Harris stressed the need for equity and justice in climate policies. She highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities and emphasized the importance of ensuring that everyone benefits from the transition to a clean energy economy.
“We must make sure that as we build a clean energy future, we are also creating good-paying jobs, revitalizing communities, and addressing the systemic inequities that have long plagued our nation,” said Harris.
**Collaboration between Federal and State Governments**
Harris’s visit to California underscores the Biden administration’s commitment to working with state and local governments to address climate change. The administration has made climate action a priority and has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.
California’s leadership in climate action is seen as a model for other states and countries. The state has set ambitious targets for renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas reduction. It is also a major investor in climate research and innovation.
The collaboration between the federal government and California is expected to accelerate climate action and contribute to the Biden administration’s goal of building a clean energy economy and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050..
