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Through Climate Infrastructure Investments, the Newsom Administration Is Building a More Sustainable, Equitable California for All
California is highlighting billions of dollars in climate infrastructure investments that are benefitting communities – particularly those most in need – around the state. California has invested nearly $25 billion in the past three years to increase climate resiliency and adaptation projects and build more infrastructure projects for water, environmental restoration, energy and many others. Read the press release and view project examples. (5/9/24)
CalEPA, U.S. EPA Release Plan for Joint Enforcement Work to Protect California Communities Overburdened by Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) released a two-year action plan to collaboratively address environmental justice issues across California by enforcing laws that protect public health and the environment. The plan builds on a first-of-its-kind agreement signed by EPA and CalEPA in 2021. Read the press release. (4/24/24)
California Leaders Visit China to Strengthen Climate Partnerships, Advance Global Climate Action
The secretaries of the California Environmental Protection Agency and California State Transportation Agency visited China in March 2024 to make progress on key climate and clean transportation priorities, including finalizing workplans for two of California’s memorandums of understanding with Chinese provinces and municipalities. The trip built on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s visit in October 2023, when California signed MOUs that strengthen California’s work with China on climate action. Read the press release. (4/2/24)