Climate change will impact California in a number of critical ways, including impacts on agriculture from changing in weather patterns, water availability, increased severe heat events, droughts, heavy rains, reduced snow pack, rising sea levels, and changes in disease patterns. Thus, California cities and counties need to begin to plan now to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can help avoid some of the most potentially catastrophic effects of climate change. But some changes are already underway, and others may be unavoidable. Here are some key resources to help understand, and prepare for, these changes in California's climate.Read more »
The City of Hayward is researching what impacts sea level rise will have on its 4.3 miles of shoreline and the options available to mediate those impacts.Read more »
Within this site you will find convenient access to information, services and programs that support the City’s commitment to become a sustainable and green community. The City is committed to addressing urban growth issues impacting energy, waste reduction, urban design, urban nature, transportation, environmental health, and water.
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