Analysis finds landmark law helped cut emissions, grow the economy and deliver billions in economic benefits, while identifying affordability as critical to sustaining future progress
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First statewide analysis of its kind highlights transparency gaps, rising water risks, and environmental justice concerns tied to AI-driven data center growth
Locating data centers near solar generation in rural areas can avoid the buildout of expensive new grid infrastructure
Renewables peak as fossil fuel power generation reaches historic low, while transportation emissions also plummet. While not on target to reach 2030 climate goals, state continues to close the gap.
Authors say guardrails and a cleaner grid can mitigate data center carbon emissions, diesel pollution and water use.
Analysis from the Center for Law, Energy & Environment at the University of California, Berkeley shows that disaster costs, health impacts, lost wages and more are disproportionately affecting California households, businesses and the public sector, with no sign of abatement
Emissions analysis shows California has cut close to a quarter of the state’s climate pollution in 16 years, as officials scramble to protect clean air progress
New report outlines equitable adaptation recommendations in preparation for devastating sea-level rise, case studies examine real-world implications for six Bay Area neighborhoods
New report finds that the presence of amenities near public EV chargers will increase charging station use, contributing revenue, which could help to offset EV infrastructure costs
15th annual California Green Innovation Index notes economic growth has become less dependent on fossil fuels, but decarbonization must increase threefold to meet climate targets