One California City Wants to Get Rid of Gas
Residents of liberal Berkeley will get to vote on a second attempt to curb use of the fuel in buildings.
Residents of Berkeley, California, will have a say on an initiative requiring owners of large buildings to pay a fee to use natural gas.
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Welcome to our guide to the energy and commodities markets powering the global economy. Today, reporter (and Berkeley resident) Mark Chediak explains how the city is trying a new approach to stamp out fossil fuels. To get this newsletter in your inbox, you can sign up here.
When residents of Berkeley, California, vote in next week’s presidential election, they’ll also get a say on a renewed attempt to clamp down on polluting fossil fuels.