Los Angeles Times Article Rating

Editorial: Joshua trees, threatened by climate change, deserve California's protection

Apr 18, 2022 View Original Article
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    -20% Somewhat Liberal

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  • Policy Leaning

    20% Somewhat Conservative

  • Politician Portrayal

    -25% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : The state's scientific review says climate change is expected to keep fueling declining numbers of western Joshua trees in the coming decades, especially in the southern, lower-elevation portions of its range, where up to 42% of its habitat may be lost to urban growth and renewable energy development by the end of the century.
43% : There are powerful development interests fighting an endangered species designation for the Joshua tree, including renewable energy companies that face restrictions on solar and wind power projects that require clearing them out of the way.

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