Scott Peters actually said...

"We are on the front lines of the climate crisis, and for many people in California and many Americans, climate stress is often felt as water stress."

"Even a modest carbon price is essential. It would reduce the cost of decarbonization, generate billions in new revenue."

"I think that there is no reason not to adjust our understanding of 'act of God' defense to reflect that."

"I think we should apply that principle, by the way, to other environmental challenges, like putting a price on carbon to address climate change."