What is California updating in CalEnviroScreen?

California is updating its CalEnviroScreen tool, which is used to decide which polluted communities receive cleanup funding, by adding new indicators and improving existing data.

How much funding have disadvantaged communities received through CalEnviroScreen?

Disadvantaged communities have received at least $5.8 billion in funds since 2015 through the CalEnviroScreen system.

What additional data do advocates want included in CalEnviroScreen?

Advocates want CalEnviroScreen to include additional data such as tree canopy coverage and wildfire smoke data.

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California's Pollution Cleanup Tool Under Fire

6 Feb

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Summary

CalEnviroScreen update adds diabetes and small air toxic site data.
Billions allocated to disadvantaged communities since 2015.
Advocates seek more data, including tree canopy and wildfire smoke.

California's Pollution Cleanup Tool Under Fire

California is refining CalEnviroScreen, its system for directing cleanup funds to the most affected communities. This fifth update introduces new indicators, including diabetes prevalence and small air toxic sites, reflecting a commitment to better assessing pollution's impact.

The state agency has collaborated with community organizations on this iteration. Additional data improvements, such as children's lead levels, are also incorporated into the tool's 21 existing indicators.

Since 2015, disadvantaged communities have received at least $5.8 billion through this system. Officials anticipate a final version of the updated tool this summer after public consultations.