Secretary Yana Garcia
@CalEPASecretary
Secretary for Environmental Protection - @CaliforniaEPA. EJ advocate and attorney. Standing up for our people and our planet. Tweets on all things enviro.
There’s nothing beautiful about this moment. This bill is an ugly, shameful setback to our economy and, most importantly, to the American people, including the tens of millions of Californians whose livelihoods, health and safety will be put at risk.
The GOP Budget Bill is a tragedy for the American people and a complete moral failure. @realDonaldTrump and his MAGA enablers are ripping care from cancer patients, meals from children, and money from working families — just to give tax breaks to the ultra-rich.
Want to know what's skyrocketing everyday costs for Californians, squeezing our farmers, and suffocating the supply chain? Trump tariffs. That’s why the Governor and Attorney General are stepping in to protect working families and businesses.
No state has more to lose from Donald Trump’s destructive tariffs. So we’re bringing him to court.
While the federal administration rolls back climate and clean air protections, California continues to prove that efficient investments in community-based pollution reduction support people and economies.
California has significantly improved air quality for millions in some of the most polluted communities in our state. While politicians in DC choose industries of the past over the air that we breathe, California's Cap-and-Invest program is protecting our health and our future.
"We will continue to keep the work of OEHHA strong and remain committed to it..." @CalEPASecretary said. "[The cuts] are a huge loss to California. It is an even bigger loss to so many other states that don't have an OEHHA like we do."
The Trump administration is gutting EPA's research arm. Can California bridge the gap? latimes.com/environment/st…
.@EPA's office of Research & Development is foundational to environmental protection. Shutting it down abandons science, weakens public health safeguards & puts communities at risk. @CaliforniaEPA will continue to lead with facts, not politics.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees. to.pbs.org/3UjGb8j
More evidence that green energy = green jobs = a greener economy. California leads the way again. 👏🏼
Two-thirds of California's power now comes from renewable and zero-carbon electricity generation, making us the largest economy in the world to achieve this milestone. While @realDonaldTrump turns his back on common sense, we’re making our clean energy future a reality.
The wildfires that ravaged L.A. 6 months ago remind us that the climate crisis is real, not only in CA but across the U.S. From one extreme to another—floods, droughts, heat & storms—safe, prepared & resilient communities must be our shared goal & sharp focus to rebuild to better
Climate action requires deep partnership and strong coalitions. When national leadership falters, states, local leaders, universities and communities rise to meet the moment by continuing to develop the solutions we all deserve. @americaisallin @USClimate @london_climate
Justice is a journey – and we’re still on the road. This #Juneteenth, I honor the Black community's leadership, strength and innovation in our shared fight for human rights and a more just California and nation.
Today we commemorate #Juneteenth. CalEPA is proud to walk in solidarity with the Black community toward a more just future.
The attacks continue. This illegal attempt to revoke our Clean Air Act waivers flagrantly disregards people’s health & safety, here and nationwide. Polluting the air we all breathe affects our lungs & pocketbooks. Clean air should be a protected right for all. We won’t back down.
I’m filing a lawsuit against President Trump after he signed illegal resolutions to target California’s clean air policies. Trump’s all-out assault on California continues, and this time he’s destroying our public health and America’s global competitiveness in the process.
Trump’s antics are hurting kids, tearing apart families, and oppressing the many hard-working people who helped build our state and this nation. California will keep standing strong. We won’t back down from protecting our people.
[FULL ADDRESS] Governor Newsom addresses Californians in response to President Trump’s assault on democracy and the President’s illegal militarization of Los Angeles.
Las disparatadas de Trump están perjudicando a niños, destrozando familias y oprimiendo a las muchas personas trabajadoras que han ayudado a construir nuestro estado y esta nación. California se mantendrá firme. No cejaremos de proteger a nuestra gente.
[FULL ADDRESS] Governor Newsom addresses Californians in response to President Trump’s assault on democracy and the President’s illegal militarization of Los Angeles.
Proud to support a tool that puts people first. CalHeatScore will help communities understand heat risks and to stay safe when temperatures rise. This is how we build climate resilience.
NEW: California is launching a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heat waves. Extreme heat kills – and we're taking aggressive action to protect residents from its impacts and build resilience in our most vulnerable communities.
Let’s clear the air here: these backward and unprecedented attempts to revoke California's clean cars and trucks program are not only immoral; they're also illegal. We won’t stop fighting. The health of our children and our nation depends on it.
The @SenateGOP is trying to illegally wipe out California’s clean air rules — the same rules that have reduced pollution and kept generations of Californians healthy. They’re selling out America’s economic dominance to China and Making America Smoggy Again.
A groundbreaking moment in Fresno County! Thanks to $5M from the state and the power of partnership, the Tombstone community will get access to safe, clean drinking water from Sanger, CA. This project is one of many delivering drinking water to communities across our state.
Thank you to our amazing CalEPA employees who treat every day like Earth Day by working passionately to protect Californians and the environment from the impacts of climate change.
This #PublicServiceAwarenessWeek, we honor the dedicated public service employees & volunteers who work tirelessly to improve the lives of Californians. Your efforts strengthen our communities, protect our environment & safeguard hope for future generations. Thank you!
México y California comparten una frontera de 225 kilómetros y colaboramos en varias iniciativas ambientales y comerciales. California seguirá protegiendo nuestras alianzas y a nuestra gente.
California es ahora la cuarta economía más grande del mundo. Ningún estado se ha visto más afectado por estos aranceles que California. Los efectos se están sintiendo en tiempo real. Estamos viendo reducciones de carga en nuestros puertos de entrada. California ha presentado una…
California's climate agenda and international partnerships contribute to our economic growth. By building bridges instead of barriers, we can always go further—together.
To our international partners: President Trump does not speak for all of America. California remains committed to strong, stable international partnerships and to leading on the global stage.
California's vehicle programs & climate rules drive innovation here & across the nation. If this federal administration has its way, we’ll see air quality & health worsen for all, harming working families & raising health care costs. Poor climate policy is poor economic policy.
NEW >> @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom statement: “Trump Republicans are hellbent on making California smoggy again. Clean air didn’t used to be political. In fact, we can thank Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon for our decades-old authority to clean our air.” “The only thing that’s…
This 55th #EarthDay, California's leadership in securing clean air, water, and green spaces is needed more than ever. "Our Power, Our Planet" is a call to action. Collectively, we have the ability and resources to keep working toward a healthier future for everyone.@EarthDay