California governor race key to U.S. climate change policy
California's governor race is shaping up to be a referendum on the most aggressive U.S. plan to cut greenhouse gases in a vote from the trend-setting state that could hobble such efforts nationwide.
California is a hub for investment in cleantech, which could be at risk with any policy change, and has a governor and senior congressional representatives who have led President Barack Obama's push for a U.S. climate change law.
The face-off to replace Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in November offers a clear choice on the issue, which for many will come down to whether laws on climate change help the state lead in new green industries or drive firms out of business or out of state in reaction to higher costs.
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