"California Governor Newsom Promotes Global Climate Partnerships in China and Hong Kong"

California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing aggressive climate policies, including a ban on gas-powered cars by 2035 and a mandate to stop adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere by 2045. He aims to export California's climate policies and technologies to the world, while critics argue that some of his goals are unrealistic and could disrupt energy supplies and devastate communities. Newsom's climate agenda has elevated his national profile, fueling speculation of a future White House run. However, California is not on track to meet its own emissions reductions target, and meeting Newsom's climate goals would require significant investments and infrastructure upgrades.