Stockton Rising

2023 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Authors: V. Kelly Turner, Jason Karpman, Elena Hernandez, Samantha Astudillo, Lauren Dunlap, and Bo Liu

Transform Fresno

2023 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Authors: V. Kelly Turner, Jason Karpman, Elena Hernández, Samantha Astudillo, Lauren Dunlap, and Bo Liu

Shining a light on hidden corners of environmental injustice

Catherine Coleman Flowers fights for the health and dignity of rural communities where water and sanitation systems are failing
At Creekside Elementary in Tassajara, CA, the play structure is partially protected from the sun.Brian Shamblen / Flickr

Protecting Californians with Heat-Resilient Schools

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Authors: Colleen Callahan, Lauren Dunlap, Michelle Gallarza, Rae Spriggs, and V. Kelly Turner

2022 Impact Report

Actionable Research for a Sustainable Future

Edward Rendon Park, Austin. Photo by Cesar Garza / Flickr

Realizing Park Equity

An Evaluation of the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program

Authors: Ariana Hernandez and Kitty Craig
Geothermal plant near the Salton Sea

Lithium Extraction Policy in the Salton Sea and Thacker Pass

A Critical Analysis of Emerging Regulatory and Multi-Sectoral Complexities

Author: Andrew Williams
Rainwater flowing into a storm drain in Los Angeles

Equity in Stormwater Investments

Measuring Community Engagement and Disadvantaged Community Benefits for Equitable Impact in the Safe Clean Water Program

Authors: Gregory Pierce, Jon Christensen, Mike Antos, Peter Roquemore, Hayat Rasul and Estefany Garcia
An air conditioning unit outside of an apartment window, covered in flowers

Protecting Californians With Heat-Resilient Homes

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Authors: Michelle Gallarza, Rae Spriggs, Colleen Callahan and V. Kelly Turner
Child wiping forehead, hot in the sun

Protecting Californians from Deadly Heat

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Authors: Colleen Callahan, Lauren Dunlap, Rae Spriggs and V. Kelly Turner