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The California Air Resources Board is the state's lead agency in the fight against #AirPollution & #ClimateChange arb.ca.gov

This map isn’t a prediction. It’s today’s reality. Wildfire affects communities, ecosystems, infrastructure and lives across the West. Reducing the risk takes all of us. Create defensible space. Prepare to evacuate. Stay informed. Prevent sparks. Learn more: ReadyForWildfire.org

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CA air monitoring network provides broad regional air quality measurements, but it can’t capture air quality challenges in every neighborhood. To close this gap, we use vehicles with air monitoring tools to track the air we breathe block by block ➡️ bit.ly/4eqkInN

White California Air Resources Board (CARB) hybrid SUV equipped with mobile air monitoring instruments mounted on the roof and rear passenger side. The vehicle is parked at an overlook with a large tree in the foreground and a city skyline visible in the distance under a clear blue sky. The CARB logo is displayed on the driver's side door.

📅CARB’s August events: 5: Next-Stop to Zero Webinar 18: Evening Community Meeting: Clean Transportation Incentives 19: Work Group: FY2026-27 HVIP and Long-Term Heavy-Duty Strategy 25: Intro to the Roadmap to Reduce Air Toxics 27: Board Meeting ➡️arb.ca.gov/events

Graphic from the California Air Resources Board titled "August Events." Lists five events:    

8/5: Next Stop to Zero Webinar   
8/18: Evening Community Meeting: Clean Transportation Incentives  
8/19: Implementation Work Group Meeting: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy  
8/25: Introduction to the Roadmap to Reduce Air Toxics Workshop   
8/27: Board Meeting 

Website listed at the bottom: arb.ca.gov/events.

Rideshare service provides clean, accessible transportation where it's needed most. Through @caclimateinvest.bsky.social, projects like Míocar are helping people get to work, school & more—& the pilot is growing statewide. Hear how it’s making a difference & stay tuned for more CCI stories!

Topography, fuel conditions, and weather all influence wildfire risk. In Cali, wildfire risk exists year-round, making preparedness a year-round priority. 🏡 Maintain defensible space. 🔥 Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire. 📱 Sign up for local emergency alerts. 🚗 Have an evacuation plan.

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Six new ALERTCalifornia cameras are now online in Tulare County, strengthening our ability to detect wildfires faster and respond sooner. Faster detection helps us respond sooner and supports our goal of keeping 95% of wildfires at 10 acres or less.

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Did you know the air we breathe is monitored by one of the largest air quality monitoring systems in the world? California’s Ambient Air Monitoring Network is the backbone of tracking air quality statewide and plays a key role in keeping our air clean ➡️ bit.ly/4eqkInN

Scientists work at laboratory benches in a modern research lab equipped with analytical instruments, ventilation hoods, and exposed ductwork. Several researchers wearing white lab coats prepare samples, operate equipment, and record observations in a bright, collaborative workspace.

Las Inversiones Climáticas de California están ayudando a fortalecer la resiliencia del estado ante el cambio climático. Conozca los proyectos y programas en el Informe Anual '26 que están protegiendo a las comunidades de: - Incendios forestales - Aumento del nivel del mar - Calor extremo

Dos profesionales forestales con ropa de protección señalan en dirección a su quema prescrita, con una cita superpuesta. "Fortaleciendo la Resiliencia. Preparando a las comunidades para un clima cambiante. 'Más allá de aprender sobre los diferentes tipos de prácticas de restauración que nuestro estado necesita ampliar para superar el desafío del cambio climático, esta subvención está contribuyendo directamente al establecimiento de nuevas empresas. El financiamiento ayudó a capacitar a más de 30 nuevos aserradores y profesionales del fuego a tiempo completo que ahora trabajan en todo el Norte de la Bahía para reducir el riesgo de incendios forestales y restaurar ecosistemas degradados.' Niko A., Programa de Salud Forestal." California Climate InvestmentsUn grupo de trabajadores forestales con cascos y equipo de trabajo se reúnen al aire libre entre pinos, con una motosierra visible en primer plano. "Impacto en la resiliencia de un vistazo." "1.3 MILLION" "Acres de tierra que se espera sean tratados para la prevención de incendios forestales." "235,643" "Árboles plantados en comunidades urbanas." "1.7 MILLONES" "Acres de tierra que se espera sean preservados o restaurados." "$148 MILLONES" "Inversiones que protegen a las comunidades costeras del aumento del nivel del mar." "22.3 MILLONES" "Árboles que se espera sean plantados en bosques y tierras silvestres." "571.3 MIL MILLONES" "Galones estimados de agua ahorrados con mejoras de eficiencia."Una persona se encuentra entre árboles de ramas desnudas en un campo con vegetación. "Aprenda cómo funciona Inversiones Climáticas de California." "Proteger a las personas y los paisajes de los incendios forestales." "Preparar a las comunidades para condiciones más cálidas y secas." "Fortalecimiento de los paisajes naturales y productivos." "Proteger las comunidades costeras de California."Un autobús con un mural colorido que representa la vida silvestre de California — incluyendo un alce, un arrendajo azul, un oso, una serpiente, flores y una secuoya — estacionado en una carretera con colinas boscosas al fondo. "Lea el Informe Anual 2026. Explore las formas creativas en que individuos, organizaciones, empresas, educadores, Tribus y gobiernos locales están utilizando Inversiones Climáticas de California para apoyar sus visiones más brillantes para el futuro. 🔗 Enlace en la biografía." California Climate Investments.

Did you know mowing can start a wildfire? When a mower blade strikes a rock or piece of metal, it can create sparks. During hot, dry, and windy conditions, those sparks can ignite dry grass in seconds and quickly spread into a wildfire. youtube.com/shorts/SXCUC... #OneLessSpark #ReadyForWildfire

Did You Know Mowing Can Start a Wildfire?

Did you know mowing can start a wildfire? When a mower blade strikes a rock or piece of metal, it can create sparks. During hot, dry, and windy conditions, those sparks can ignite dry grass in…

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🚁 SEE WILDFIRE SMOKE? STAY AWAY. Pilots and drone operators (yes, including drone hobbyists) should remain at least 15 miles from wildfire smoke and avoid active aerial firefighting operations. Your decision to stay away helps firefighters do their job safely. #FlySafe #AviationSafety #UAS

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July board meeting is underway. Today’s agenda: ☑️AB 32 EJAC appointments ☑️2026 State Implementation Plan revisions for CA's extreme ozone nonattainment areas ☑️Community Air Protection Program Annual Progress Update ▶️cal-span.org/meeting/carb_20260723-20260723/live ➡️ww2.arb.ca.gov/ma072326

Graphic for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announcing a Board Meeting on July 23, 2026. The CARB logo, featuring curved multicolored lines, appears above the text. The background is a soft, blurred gradient of light blues and whites.

Air quality monitoring is essential to protecting public health. It shows where pollution hits hardest, how often communities breathe harmful air, and the risks that come with it. Learn how we track the air California breathes to keep communities healthy ➡️ bit.ly/4eqkInN

Close-up of a California Air Resources Board air monitoring instrument mounted on a pole outdoors, with a clear collection vial attached to the side. Additional air monitoring equipment is visible in the blurred background beneath a clear blue sky.

CA is turning climate investments into real results 🌎 The @CAClimateInvest Annual Report is here—showing how projects statewide are cutting emissions, saving energy & building climate-resilient communities.