Environmental activists complain California Democrats have 'backed down' on climate change

Climate change activists claimed on Monday that California Democrats are in retreat after rolling back several environmental laws since the second Trump administration began.

A Politico report featured several climate change lobbyists expressing disappointment in state Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, delaying and even suspending environmental regulations in recent weeks.

Last month, a California Energy Commission official advised Newsom to pause his 2023 plan to place a cap on excessive oil company profits.