Learn how California integrates environmental health initiatives to improve community wellness.
California is putting public investment behind a simple idea: materials people no longer need can still hold economic value. In June 2026, CalRecycle announced a $41 million package of grants and loans to expand recycling access, strengthen textile recovery, and support paid training for young Californians. The investments connect waste
Extreme heat is a community challenge, not only a weather forecast. It can affect outdoor workers, older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, renters in hot homes, and neighborhoods with limited shade or cooling. When temperatures rise, the places where people live, travel, learn, and gather can make
Wildfire season has always been a part of life in California, but in recent years the scale and frequency of fires have transformed the state’s skies into hazardous zones. Smoke from these fires is more than a nuisance—it is a growing public health crisis. As wildfires intensify with climate change,
