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Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters

Posted inHealth

California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters February 8, 2026February 6, 2026

California is updating CalEnviroScreen, the influential pollution tracker that helps determine which communities get environmental grants. Advocates say the state should improve the tool and use it more frequently to cut pollution.

Posted inNews

Cleaning up smog is suddenly much harder. Reined in by Trump, what will California do next?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters July 7, 2025July 8, 2025
Posted inClimate Change

U.S. Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote

Avatar photo by Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters May 22, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inHealth

These communities are unaware they’ve lived near toxic gas for decades. Why has no action been taken?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters April 23, 2025April 23, 2025
Posted inHealth

‘Herculean effort’: These port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 23, 2025March 24, 2025
Posted inHealth

Toxic fumigant methyl bromide is being used at more facilities near these communities, officials reveal

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 22, 2025March 22, 2025
Posted inPolitics

Here we go again: California prepares to battle Trump over environmental policies

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Julie Cart, CalMatters, Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters, Alastair Bland, CalMatters and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters November 9, 2024November 8, 2024
Posted inEducation

Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
Posted inNews

More extreme heat + more people = danger in these California cities. ‘Will it get as hot as Death Valley?’

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters September 5, 2024
Posted inEducation

Scorching schoolyards: California groups want more trees, less asphalt at schools

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

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