blog post Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change By Lori Pottinger May 1, 2020 What can the environmental “silver linings” of the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about addressing climate change? We talked to Louise Bedsworth of the California Strategic Growth Council about this issue.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Jul 27, 2022 Key findings include: Three in ten Californians name water supply and drought as the state’s top environmental issue; nearly seven in ten say the water supply is a big problem in their part of the state. More than half of Californians say higher gas prices have caused financial hardship, and more than four in ten are upset about the current rate of inflation. Most Californians oppose offshore drilling, and an overwhelming majority want to prioritize alternative energy over oil, coal, and natural gas. But views are divided along party lines. Democrats are much more likely than independents and Republicans to support key state climate change policies.
blog post Groundwater Management is Key to Adapting to Climate Change By Jeffrey Mount, Ellen Hanak Oct 30, 2018 Sustainable groundwater management is vital to adapting to a warmer future and should be a top policy priority for the next administration.
blog post California Millennials and Climate Change By David Kordus Sep 19, 2017 California millennials—adults age 35 and younger—are the most likely group to favor the state’s actions on climate change.
blog post Californians Want the Government to Do More about Drought, Wildfires, and Climate Change By Deja Thomas, Caitlin Peterson Aug 8, 2022 Californians voiced continued concern over water supply, wildfire, and climate issues in this year’s survey on the environment. And while actions are underway, many think that the state could do more to combat these issues swiftly.
Report Preparing California for a Changing Climate By Ellen Hanak, Louise Bedsworth Nov 17, 2008 California has ambitious plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But the state also needs an integrated policy to prepare for―and adapt to―climate change. This report finds that some institutions, such as water agencies and electrical utilities, have already begun planning for change. But other areas have yet to prepare effectively for the challenges of a changing California. More information can be found in the following supporting reports: Climate Change in California: Scenarios for Adaptation Adapting California’s Water Management to Climate Change Adaptation of California’s Electricity Sector to Climate Change California Coastal Management with a Changing Climate Air Quality Planning and California’s Changing Climate Climate Change and California’s Public Health Institutions Conservation and Management of Ecological Systems in a Changing California
blog post Climate Change and California’s Future By Mark Baldassare Mar 25, 2015 In 2006, California responded to climate change with a law that committed the state to reverse the trend of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Today, California has reached another pivotal moment.
Occasional Paper, Report Climate Change and California’s Local Public Health Agencies By Louise Bedsworth Feb 19, 2008 This paper presents the results from a survey of local public health officials conducted between August and October 2007. The survey found that although most public health agencies have a number of programs in place to help mitigate the health risks associated with a changing climate, local health officials generally feel ill-prepared, both in terms of information and resources, to respond to the public health threat posed by climate change.
event Climate Change and California’s Future Dec 3, 2013 About the Program With the strong support of state residents, California remains a leader in addressing climate change and encouraging renewable energy development. Former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, current California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols, and former Secretary of State George Shultz will discuss the impact of these policies and what more can be done to build a brighter future for the Golden State.
blog post Climate Change and Partisanship By Dean Bonner Aug 10, 2016 A strong majority of Californians continue to favor goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that were set ten years ago . But now there is a wide partisan divide.
