California joins countries in ‘beyond’ fossil fuel alliance

California is joining the “Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance” launched at the Glasgow climate conference, which is a collaboration of countries and subnational governments aiming to advance a “just transition away from oil and gas production,” according to a statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) office. Led by Costa Rica and Denmark, “the first-of-its-kind alliance will help build momentum for states and nations working to phase out oil and gas production and support efforts to build a clean energy economy,”...