blog post Video: Californians and the Environment By Stephanie Barton Aug 4, 2022 Researchers Deja Thomas and Rachel Lawler discuss key findings from the latest PPIC Statewide Survey, which examines Californians’ views on drought, wildfires, climate change, and a range of other environmental issues.
California Economic Policy, Report Learning from California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Program By Louise Bedsworth, Margaret R. Taylor Sep 12, 2007 Although it received little notice when it was created in 1990, the Zero-Emission Vehicle program has helped to bring thousands of extremely clean new vehicles to California roads by 2007. The result has benefited air quality, but through very different means from those the program’s creators intended. This issue of California Economic Policy explores the development and modifications to the state’s innovative ZEV program, and the issues it raises at the intersection of public policy and technology development. Lessons learned from the ZEV program may help in decisions about how California could most effectively tackle the problem of greenhouse gas emissions.
blog post The Drought and Californians’ Views on Climate Policy By David Kordus Aug 28, 2015 California Democrats and Republicans are divided over proposals to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But party registration is not the only driver of these views.
Report California’s Water: Climate Change and Water By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Robert Wilkinson ... Nov 12, 2018 California’s climate is warming and becoming more variable. While the state is a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, its water system was designed for a 20th century climate. All facets of water management must be updated to adapt to changing conditions. This brief summarizes strategies to help the state prepare for a changing climate and rising sea level.
press release Record-High Share of Californians Concerned About Global Warming Making Wildfires More Severe Jul 29, 2019
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Jul 29, 2020 Key findings from the current survey: Most Californians support policies to address climate change, including laws to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Two-thirds say air pollution is a serious threat, with Latinos and African Americans most likely to say it is a health concern. Majorities oppose offshore drilling and favor protecting marine sanctuaries. In light of COVID-19, 74% support always wearing masks in public.
blog post When a Lack of Air Conditioning is a Public Health Threat By Lori Pottinger Aug 17, 2020 California is getting hotter, which is leading to public health inequities caused by a lack of air conditioning. We talked to Kelly Sanders of the University of Southern California about addressing “air conditioning deserts."
