Environment in California

Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.

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Dive into each indicator for California.

≈ 371 MMT CO₂e
GHG emissions
2021
2045
Carbon neutrality target
≈ 332,000
Acres burned (wildfire)
2023
54%
Renewable electricity
2023
Los Angeles
Worst-ozone metro
1st in the U.S.
≈ 60 /yr
Days of unhealthy air
Major metros
≈ 22%
Protected land
9
National parks
1st in the U.S.
9.3 MT
Per-capita emissions
Among lowest in U.S.
≈ 85 gal/person/day
Water use (urban)

Historical data

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Data table

GHG emissions≈ 371 MMT CO₂e2021
Carbon neutrality target2045
Acres burned (wildfire)≈ 332,0002023
Renewable electricity54%2023
Worst-ozone metroLos Angeles1st in the U.S.
Days of unhealthy air≈ 60 /yrMajor metros
Protected land≈ 22%
National parks91st in the U.S.
Per-capita emissions9.3 MTAmong lowest in U.S.
Water use (urban)≈ 85 gal/person/day

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of California vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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