Secretary Yana Garcia
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Secretary for Environmental Protection - @CaliforniaEPA. EJ advocate and attorney. Standing up for our people and our planet. Tweets on all things enviro.
Oakland, CA
Joined February 2023
Our #ClimateAction is delivering results: 11M+ metric tons of emissions down, heavy-duty truck pollution cut in half & tangible progress across nearly every sector. California’s path to a cleaner healthier tomorrow is not only possible—it’s happening. ⬇️
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Here’s a clear example of California continuing to embrace diversified infrastructure to support water resilience. And it’s a powerful reminder that by leading with innovation, we can tackle climate change, deliver critical resources to communities and protect our ecosystems.
Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
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While Trump's federal cuts threaten wildfire prevention, CA is embracing the wisdom that first cared for these lands. Through prescribed fire & Tribal cultural burning, we’re protecting air quality, biodiversity & the communities who call our state home. ⬇️ https://t.co/zUoW0gIFc2
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CA’s international partnerships unlock the power of steady leadership to slash emissions & to deliver progress & hope to our communities. #InternationalDay #ClimateAction
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Even when national governments fail, states and cities are maintaining their commitment to drive necessary climate action. At #COP30, California is running alongside like-minded partners who are resolute on protecting people and our planet. ⬇️
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ICYMI: Californians are charging ahead. A record 29.1% of all new cars sold in Q3 2025 were zero-emission vehicles — the highest share ever. We won't stop driving toward a clean air future. ⚡️ #ZEV #ClimateAction ➡️
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This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we give thanks to the Tribal Nations whose deep connection to the land has sustained CA since time immemorial. Their knowledge & partnership are essential to protecting our environment.
Since time immemorial, Tribal Nations have safeguarded the lands & waters that sustain us all. Today, CalEPA recognizes their wisdom & shared commitment to protecting CA's environment. #IndigenousPeoplesDay ➡️ https://t.co/Ldt5MkQqXl
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Los latinos constituyen el 40% de la población de California y generan más de un billón de dólares en la economía de nuestro estado. En este #MesDeLaHerenciaLatina, honramos su impacto en nuestra cultura, identidad y prosperidad.
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Latinos make up 40% of Californians & drive over $1T of our state’s economy. This #LatinoHeritageMonth, we honor their impact on our culture, identity & prosperity.
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ICYMI: CA is using science to protect kids. Building on @OEHHA’s work that informed the ban on synthetic food dyes in CA schools, now the worst ultra-processed foods will be phased out—thanks to our health & education partners. Our kids deserve real food.➡️ https://t.co/ByRjgxzCgh
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We are excited to welcome Lauren Sanchez back to the CalEPA family! Her experience and insight will be a strong addition to our climate leadership at this pivotal moment as @AirResources and @CaliforniaEPA continue to protect communities and the environment.
Today CARB welcomed @lsanchez020 as the new Chair! A CARB alumna, she most recently served as Senior Advisor for Climate in the Office of Gov Newsom. A seasoned climate policy expert, she brings experience at the intersection of environmental policy, diplomacy & state governance.
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#NativeAmericanDay reminds us: California’s first peoples have long stewarded our natural resources. Thank you to our Tribal partners for their unwavering dedication to protecting air, land & water in ways rooted in respect and shared responsibility.
On #NativeAmericanDay, we honor California’s Tribal Nations & their enduring cultures. At CalEPA, we commit to listening to & learning from Tribes & advancing our shared priorities together. 🔗 https://t.co/xHg2JzTjsL
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Climate change is real & so is our progress to combat it. Through CA's & @USClimate's collective leadership, we’ve reduced net greenhouse gas emissions & continued to grow our economies. Together, we're proving that growth & stability require a firm commitment to climate action.
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ICYMI: @CAgovernor Newsom launched new climate partnerships with Brazil & Kenya. Collaboration across borders is crucial for slashing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting ecosystems & strengthening communities & economies around the world. #ClimateWeekNYC
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CA is excited to welcome Western Cape, South Africa into the Subnational Methane Action Coalition! Reducing emissions and taking ambitious #ClimateAction requires strong partnership. 💪#ClimateWeekNYC
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At #ClimateWeekNYC, CA is partnering with global leaders to strengthen climate commitments & slash pollution. #ClimateAction
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CA leaders are sounding the alarm and leading the way at #climateweeknyc where urgent climate action is needed now more than ever. ➡️ https://t.co/kVzibOlQZ8
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CA is proud to join #Brazil to cut pollution, protect public health & strengthen the economy. Despite hostile rhetoric to the contrary, collaboration across borders is 🔑 to driving innovation & delivering benefits to our people & our 🌎. #ClimateWeek ➡️ https://t.co/ZEuvCnEfS6
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Don’t believe the lie that this fight is about gas-powered cars vs electric ones. Decades of science link greenhouse gas emissions to smog, asthma and increased ER visits. Undoing the Endangerment Finding is a blatant assault on health, safety and the economy.
The Trump Administration's decision to revoke the @EPA Endangerment Finding isn't just scientifically wrong — it violates the principles of the Clean Air Act. By repeatedly siding with polluters, Trump is actively damaging Americans' health and failing our nation.
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Extending California’s Cap-and-Invest program to 2045 delivers an ongoing proof point that climate action and growing our economy go hand in hand.
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