Two-thirds of voters in Arizona fell prey to one of the most
vicious disinformation campaigns in the annals of US politics last month.
Bombarded by more than $25 million worth of lies bought and paid for by local
utility company Arizona Public Service, they turned thumbs down on a proposal
that would have required the state to obtain 50% of its electricity from
renewable energy sources — not including nuclear — by 2030.
Arizona’s loss is several other states’ gain, however.
Incoming governors in Connecticut, Maine, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, New
Mexico, and Oregon have all pledged to beef up their state’s renewable energy
goals, according to a report by PV
Magazine.
