E and E: A Republican mayor in Southern California who sees climate change as an urgent threat wants to mandate solar on new homes.
Mayor R. Rex Parris of Lancaster, Calif., pushed for the requirement -- believed to be the first of its kind in the nation -- because "there isn't any greater crisis facing the world today" than global warming.
Lancaster, Calif., Mayor R. Rex Parris at work. He uses his podium to unveil a KB Home with solar power -- and much more. Photo courtesy of the city of Lancaster....