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California Releases New Climate Science, Projections to Prepare for Climate Change Impacts
Dozens of reports detail the growing threats of extreme heat, wildfires, drought, and rising seas – and provide communities with the science needed to prepare Media Contact: LCI.press@lci.ca.gov SACRAMENTO (10/19/2026) — As California faces unprecedented warming and increasingly severe climate impacts, the state is releasing new research from California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, which details…
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Community advocates team up to address rising extreme heat impacts in southwest Santa Rosa
By Anne Gonzales, LCI Communications Stephanie Manieri is getting a front-row view of extreme heat in her community, and it’s alarmingly personal for her. She is highlighting the twin issues of climate-driven heat across the state. Not only are temperatures rising and heat waves intensifying and lingering longer, but some neighborhoods are disproportionately feeling the impacts. …
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Amid record-breaking extreme heat in 2026, California is positioned as a global model of climate action
By Kalin Kipling-Mojaddedi, LCI Communications As international leaders – including California Governor Gavin Newsom – convene at Climate Week NYC, the impacts of extreme heat are top of mind. Extreme heat is among the deadliest climate hazards on the planet, and the number of people exposed to extreme heat is growing exponentially worldwide due to…
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California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities.
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Tools and Resources
Initiatives
Research to improve STEM education access and outcomes to empower California’s future workforce
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Legacy Partners and Programs
Research and partnerships to advance patient-centered approaches that improve health outcomes
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Managing California’s top public education and outreach campaigns addressing California’s most pressing issues.
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Engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our State’s most pressing challenges, while lifting up all communities.
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The California Youth Empowerment Act (AB-46) was established to address the growing need to engage youth directly with policymakers.
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Leadership
Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.
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Director Assefa joined Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in October 2021.
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