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The strange and beautiful sight of western Joshua tree forests are an iconic part of the Southern California desert. The spiky and twisted trees are strangely separated from their closest neighbors which makes them occupy large swaths of land. This land is also ideal for developing solar generation and transmission projects; a key element of the state's effort to prioritize renewable energy sources.
Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration proposed the first legislation focused on protecting the climate-threatened species while also permitting development across Southern California’s sunniest desert parcels. The bill authorizing the new act could be passed and signed as part of regular budget votes by the end of June.