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Policy Brief: Racial Disparities in Law Enforcement Stops

By Magnus Lofstrom, Joseph Hayes, Brandon Martin, Deepak Premkumar

In an effort to directly confront concerns over racial inequities in criminal justice, California passed the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) in 2015. RIPA data on law enforcement stops reveal that Black Californians have notably different experiences during stops than white Californians.

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Drought, Water Supply Are Top Environmental Concerns in California

By Rachel Lawler, Annabelle Rosser, Gokce Sencan

As the state copes with yet another severe fire season, a new PPIC survey finds that Californians are very concerned about drought and water supply—and they’re increasingly linking these issues to climate change.

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Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment

The July PPIC survey examines Californians’ perceptions of environmental issues facing the state, including the current drought, wildfires, and climate change. It explores views on how Governor Newsom and President Biden are handling these issues and gauges support for environmental and energy policies in California.

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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment

By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

Key findings from the current survey include: One in four Californians name water supply and drought as the state’s top environmental issue; 63% say water supply is a big problem in their region. Majorities approve of the way Governor Newsom and President Biden are handling environmental issues. About six in ten (63%) are very concerned about climate change increasing the severity of wildfires and drought. Majorities across party lines favor prioritizing alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydrogen.

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How the Pandemic Has Disrupted Food Chains

By Lori Pottinger

COVID-19 has changed what we eat and where we eat it. Dave Puglia of Western Growers explains how these changes are affecting food chains and California’s farmers.

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Video: Californians and the Environment

By Mary Severance

PPIC’s latest statewide survey examines Californians’ views on global warming and its effects, state and federal policies to address climate change, and the role of environmental issues in the 2020 presidential election.

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Californians and the Coast

By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler

Most Californians see coastal conditions as very important to the state’s future. Majorities are concerned about ocean conditions and wildlife habitats, and two in three oppose drilling off the coast.

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