LOS ANGELES: California Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation Monday committing his state to a 100 percent clean electricity grid by 2045. More broadly, California has set ambitious goals to slash greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. "California is showing the world that a transition to 100 percent clean energy is within reach." "California and the rest of the world have miles to go before we achieve zero-carbon emissions." Brown, 80 years old, first proposed renewable legislation 40 decades ago during his inaugural stint as California chief executive, earning him the nickname "Governor Moonbeam."

Source: Bangkok Post September 10, 2018 19:18 UTC