California Agency Updates Environmental Ranking Tool for Urban Areas
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What happened
The California Environmental Protection Agency released the fifth version of CalEnviroScreen, a tool used to map environmentally burdened communities in California. The tool incorporates indicators such as diabetes prevalence and small air toxic sites, such as gas stations, and tracks lead levels detected in children. The agency uses this tool to define what communities are considered 'disadvantaged.'
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Why it matters
Under Assembly Bill 1550, the agency must dedicate 25% of cap-and-invest funds to disadvantaged communities. These funds are paid by polluting companies and deposited into the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Community advocates have criticized the new version of the tool, stating it dilutes rankings and could affect funding for certain neighborhoods.
The greater Los Angeles/Southern California area is forming a region that serves as a microcosm of regional risks.
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Who's involved
- California Environmental Protection AgencyAgency responsible for using the tool to define disadvantaged communities and allocate state funds.
- Long BeachOne of the urban areas whose ranking is determined by the agency's regulatory function.
- Los AngelesOne of the urban areas whose ranking is determined by the agency's operational responses.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A new rule passed by the California Air Resources Board mandates that ships utilize shore power or pay fees, passing costs to American consumers.Sub-event
- A cooperative agreement was established for zero-emissions infrastructure in Long Beach and Los Angeles.Sub-event
- The California Environmental Protection Agency considered the impacts of climate change on tribes on November 7, 2022.Sub-event
EPA used a tool to rank urban areas in LA and Long Beach.1 source
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- Los Angeles, South Bay, and Simi Valley are among the markets currently being tracked.
The entities involved
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Long Beach
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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California Environmental Protection Agency
environmental agency in California
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