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Focusing on Climate
From building climate resilience and adaptation to prioritizing zero-emission vehicles, enforcement, and response to wildfires, drought and much more, climate action is at the forefront for the state, CalEPA and our six departments.
- The new California Climate Dashboard keeps track of state climate action and progress toward key targets.
- CalEPA’s Climate Action page highlights priorities and the teams coordinating climate efforts.
- The California Climate Commitment will bring California’s multiyear climate investment to $54 billion – more than what most other countries are spending – to lead the world in fighting climate change, and it’s designed to involve and benefit all Californians.
Drought Info
The state’s new water year began Oct. 1, and with it came fresh concerns about a fourth year of extreme drought. The three-year period from 2020 to 2022 is now the driest on record going back to 1896. Despite a few recent storms, California is still amid a historic drought.
News & updates
California makes largest investment to date to expand clean transportation in underserved communities
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) yesterday approved a $2.6 billion investment plan to support a wide range of zero-emission vehicle projects, with 70% of the funds directed to disadvantaged and low-income communities – the state’s largest-ever investment in the equitable expansion of clean transportation. The funding joins the California Public Utilities Commission’s recently adopted $1 billion transportation electrification program to fund ZEV charging infrastructure. Read the press release. (11/17/22)
California releases world’s first plan to achieve net zero carbon pollution
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its updated proposal to implement the most ambitious climate action of any jurisdiction in the world, taking unprecedented steps to drastically slash pollution and accelerate the transition to clean energy. No economy in the world, much less the soon-to-be fourth largest, has put forth such a comprehensive roadmap to reach carbon neutrality. Read the press release. (11/16/22)
New report shows rapidly accelerating effects of climate change, demonstrates importance of state actions
California state scientists have released a new report that shows how the impacts of climate change are rapidly accelerating in California. Key findings illustrate an exponential increase in wildfires and point to a hotter, drier environment driven by megadrought. The fourth edition of CalEPA’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s “Indicators of Climate Change in California Report” documents the wide-ranging impacts that global fossil fuel reliance has had on the state’s weather, water supplies, plants and animals, and human health, including Tribes. Read the press release. (11/1/22)
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CalEPA Employment Information
The constituent boards, departments, and offices of the California Environmental Protection Agency do their own hiring under the civil service system of the State of California. They hire over 4,000 engineers, scientists, technicians, information specialists, attorneys, and support staff in locations throughout the state.
In addition to the links provided below, the state maintains a website with a searchable database of job openings for all state agencies and departments. It includes electronic applications that can be completed, stored and updated by individuals who create a free online account. Job seekers can also subscribe to receive email notifications when new openings are posted for positions of their choosing.
To learn more, visit CalCareers.
CalEPA Office of the Secretary
California Air Resources Board
Department of Pesticide Regulation (916) 322-4553
Department of Toxic Substances Control (916) 323-2678
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) (916) 341-6000 (press 4)
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (916) 445-9376
State Water Resources Control Board (916) 341-5127
Regional Water Quality Control Board (916) 341-5127
State employment opportunities are also available at CalHR Exams and Job Vacancies Search.
Environmental Mapping Tools and Data
CalEPA and its departments develop interactive online tools and databases to increase efficiency and transparency. Some of the tools are provided on the Environmental Mapping Tools and Data webpage, which includes a brief description and an explanation of the information conveyed. Some tools are used to help enforce environmental laws, while others are used to identify populations that are the most vulnerable to the effects of pollution to help focus resources. Still other tools help communicate environmental issues, as we work with stakeholders and others develop solutions together. California residents can use these tools to find out more about the environment near their homes, schools or workplaces. Business owners, school administrators, legislators, environmental regulators, and others may also find these tools useful as they search addresses, cities, counties and regions of the state.
To learn more, visit the Environmental Mapping Tools and Data webpage.
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