Gubernatorial candidates spoke out about their environmental policies, including climate change and clean energy, at a forum on Wednesday. “It’s absolutely true that it’s not affordable today for many people to choose an” electric vehicle, said former Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine. The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources. Jerry Brown’s first foray as California governor more than four decades ago. During Wednesday’s forum, Becerra also committed a gaffe as he discussed rooftop solar programs for Californians with a word that some consider a slur about Jewish people.