Actually, California's economy has done pretty well over the last 30 years, yet its per capita use of electricity has barely budged. It also ranks near the bottom of the 50 states in per capita gasoline consumption. This is a striking story, given how much some politicians and economists have led us to fear regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Anyone who takes global warming seriously should look at this article.
--Dean Baker
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