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California’s Next Governor Will Be A Climate Champion Or A Corporate Crony

Tom Steyer vs Xavier Becerra is the choice that matters for the world’s 4th largest economy What happens in California has BIG ripple effects for the pace of our global clean energy transition.

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California’s gubernatorial primary on June 2 will narrow the field to two of the three leading candidates—Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and a third contender—who will appear on the November ballot. The race is framed as a choice between a climate‑focused leader and a candidate perceived as aligned with corporate interests, a decision the outlet says could influence the global clean‑energy transition. California’s economy, now the world’s fourth largest after AI‑driven growth, amplifies the stakes, as policies from the state can ripple worldwide.

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