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Among all U.S. states, California is at the forefront in the national push toward decarbonization, often leading the way with ambitious goals and novel adaptation solutions.

California’s local governments are thinking about staffing up for climate change related challenges. A new report from the nonpartisan group Next 10 tried to gauge how ready the state’s local governments are when it comes to dealing with a warming planet.

Many municipalities in the state need more detailed plans and staffing to take advantage of the historic state and federal funding available, reveals report.

A new report from UC Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy, & the Environment, and two nonprofits — the Institute for Local Government and Next 10 — found that many California municipalities, especially smaller ones, need to staff up and develop detailed climate action plans if they want a shot a

California’s local governments are thinking about staffing up for climate change-related challenges and how that will help them cope.

Even local governments with detailed blueprints for slashing greenhouse emissions often lack the dedicated resources needed to realize ambitious climate pledges

Millions in climate funding could flow to California cities and counties over the next decade — but only if they can find the time and resources to apply for it.