加州公用设施在预防野火方面花费27B美元, California utilities spend $27B on wildfire prevention, facing criticism over costs and efficacy.

加利福尼亚电力公司正花费270多亿美元预防野火, 包括埋设电线和使用无人机, 费用已转嫁给消费者。 California's power companies are spending over $27 billion on wildfire prevention, including burying power lines and using drones, with costs passed on to consumers. 批评者认为这些措施费用昂贵,并质疑其效率,而公用事业则声称由于气候变化,这些措施是必要的。 Critics argue the measures are expensive and question their efficiency, while utilities claim they are necessary due to climate change. 总督Newsom呼吁进行更好的监督,以确保成本效益。 Governor Newsom has called for better oversight to ensure cost-effectiveness.