What Next - California’s Wildfire Problem Goes Beyond PG&E
The blame for the wildfires does not fall solely on the state’s largest utility company.
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In California, thousands of people have evacuated their homes in yet another season of dangerous wildfires. Thousands of other residents have had their power shut off in an effort to help prevent incidents along power lines that could trigger yet more wildfires across the state. How has Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tone changed when it comes to talking about PG&E, the utility company responsible for many past fires and current power outages. Plus, how does California’s affordability problem factor into the state’s wildfire problem?
Guest: Taryn Luna, reporter at the Los Angeles Times
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