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The article critiques the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and state climate policies, arguing that they are misguided and detrimental to energy reliability. It questions CARB's scientific basis and regulatory authority, suggesting that the board prioritizes political goals over practical industrial needs like maintaining affordable fuel supplies.

Key points

  • California extended its 'Cap-and-Invest' program through 2045, aiming to signal long-term market stability for clean energy investments.
  • The author questions the scientific basis of climate change regulations, citing a report that allegedly predicted catastrophic warming which has not materialized.
  • CARB's current regulations create issues for oil and gas refiners because they do not cover foreign energy importers.
  • The article criticizes CARB's leadership, specifically mentioning Mary Nichols, whose staff included an individual with questionable credentials who authored a report used to restrict heavy machinery.
  • The author questions the necessity of CARB's large budget ($1.2 billion) compared to other state agencies like CalEPA.

Claims assessed

  • VerifiableThe California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 claimed that anthropogenic climate change caused global sea level rise and more frequent extreme weather events.
  • VerifiableCARB regulations do not cover foreign energy importers, creating a problem for the state’s oil and gas refiners.
  • VerifiableA report authored by Hien Tran, used to restrict trucking in California, was based on flawed science, according to legitimate scholars.
  • UnverifiedCARB is an appointed body of political cronies and cannot be removed from office by the voters.

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The article does not provide details on the specific economic impact of CARB's proposed amendments (revising offset limits or shifting free allowance allocations) beyond stating that refiners need 'long-term certainty'.

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