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California’s relentless pursuit of green energy policies and its hostility toward fossil fuel industries serve as a cautionary tale. The irony is stark: while official rhetoric champions environmental stewardship, the practical outcomes include higher prices, reduced supply, job losses, and community destabilization.
This chapter exemplifies how virtue signaling can lead to real-world hardships, especially for those least equipped to bear the burdens. As California’s refineries shut down, residents and neighboring states will increasingly feel the pinch of misguided policies—losing not just jobs and dollars, but also the reliable energy tap necessary for modern life.