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- State, Provinces Taking Action to Curb Climate Change (PDF)
- State Announces Proposal to Improve Water Boards’ Enforcement and Efficiency (PDF)
- Water Quality Improvement Initiative proposals (PDF)
- California signs agreement with Mexico to clean up millions of scrap tires along the border (PDF)
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Topics of Interest
Green Chemistry
A fundamentally new approach to environmental protection, transitioning away from managing toxic chemicals at the end of the lifecycle, to reducing or eliminating their use altogether.
Climate Action Team
On June 1, 2005, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an
executive order establishing greenhouse gas emission targets for
California. To achieve these goals, the Climate Action Team will develop and implement
emission reduction programs.
Enforcement
The goals of California's environmental laws cannot be
achieved without compliance.
To this end, Cal/EPA uses many tools including
education, inspection and enforcement.
Goods Movement
Action Plan
Cal/EPA and the Business, Transportation & Housing Agency have
partnered to address important issues regarding the movement of
goods into California and the environmental impacts.
Universal Waste
Starting February 9, 2006, California households and small
businesses are required to keep batteries, fluorescent
lights and other "universal waste" out of the trash. Visit
the "Zero Waste" Web site to learn how to properly dispose
of these products.
Hydrogen
Highway Initiative
The goal of the California Hydrogen Highway Initiative is to develop
the infrastructure for a hydrogen transportation economy, reducing
California’s dependence on foreign oil and improving air quality.
California Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.calepa.ca.gov/About/
General Public Contact, cepacomm@calepa.ca.gov (916) 323-2514