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California’s obsession with environmental virtue signaling—reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting emissions—comes at a steep price. Portland, Oregon, for example, spent nearly $725 million on homelessness last year alone, highlighting how misguided policies and excessive taxation contribute to a cycle of economic hardship. These layered policies—ranging from taxing vehicle miles traveled to incentivize low-income, affordable housing—only worsen the cost burden and further incentivize residents to leave.