Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - While these efforts —if combined with similar global initiatives —ultimately may constrain the total amount of warming the planet experiences, scientists are conclusive that some degree of climate change already is inevitable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - Specifically, in areas where underground sea water pushes the water table up towards —or above —the ground surface, water could also damage and intrude into underground sewer pipes and systems. This could lead to more prevalent incidents —particularly during high tides and storms —of raw sewage seeping into fresh groundwater aquifers or backing up into streets and homes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - Most recently, the federal Inflation Reduction Act included a tax credit of up to $7,500 per vehicle for the purchase of new light ‑duty ZEVs and up to $4,000 per vehicle for the purchase of used light ‑duty ZEVs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Publication Details]

Feb 9, 2012 - This new, complex program is part of the state's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions statewide to 1990 levels by 2020—a goal set by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (commonly referred to as AB 32).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2559

The 2012–13 Budget: Cap–and–Trade Auction Revenues [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2012 - These auctions are part of the state's plan to meet the goals of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (commonly referred to as AB 32). In this report, we recommend that the Legislature first use the revenues in 2012-13 to offset General Fund costs of existing programs designed to mitigate GHG emissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2563

Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program - Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Video]

Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program - Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB 's Cap-and-Trade Program February 9, 2012 In this video, Mark Newton, Tiffany Roberts, and James Nachbaur
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=45

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - California’s Five Major Climate Hazards As a result of human activities that warm the planet, the global climate is changing. While efforts are underway —across the state, country, and internationally —to limit the extent of this warming, some degree of climate change already is occurring, and therefore some impacts are inevitable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation

Jan 31, 2022 - Matching Funds for Federal Funding. Some of the federal funds are expected to require a state match. Specifically, under the current federal guidelines, states must provide matching funds to secure up to $30  million in performance grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4508

The 2022-23 Budget: State Water Resources Control Board—Bay-Delta Plan Update

Jan 31, 2022 - Such trends are not solely related to existing flow requirements, and have been exacerbated by loss of habitat, impediments to fish passage such as dams and weirs, water diversion systems including pumps, recurring drought conditions, and warming temperatures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4506

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding. LCI = Governor ’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation; EEO = Equal Employment Opportunity; and CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act. Assessment Administration Has Provided Reasonable Justification for Proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167