Jerry Brown
With 65 percent of Californians in favor of the law, opponents face an uphill battle.
The law requires the state to produce half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the California Fair Pay Act into law Tuesday.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Thousands have been forced to evacuate.
"Climate change is much bigger than partisan politics."
"Oil has won the skirmish. But they've lost the bigger battle," pledges Gov. Jerry Brown.
Brown said the bill would expose drone users to "burdensome litigation."
Oil companies have voiced their opposition.
"If I were Joe Biden, I'd probably give it very serious consideration."