The Governor and his staff have done an amazing job in getting Tesla to move from New Mexico to California, and I can say to all California residents and taxpayers that the Governor and his office have done a fantastically good thing for the economy and for the future of the state with investing in Clean Technology. Watch VideoAbout Investing in Clean Technology »

We are so grateful for Governor Schwarzenegger coming to Florida to help us with the Climate Change Summit. The Governor is a great man who truly understands the importance of Climate Change, making sure that it stays front and center, and is a focus both for California, Florida, our country, and the planet. Watch VideoAbout Florida Summit on Global Climate Change »

The Governor presented the Environmental Defense Fund's Inaugural Innovation Index of Companies that demonstrates how you can have enormous profits while simultaneously improving productivity, quality of life and the environment. It's a very exciting time to be in California and to be leading the world in showing how economic growth and environmental protection can go hand in hand. Watch VideoAbout California's Economic and Environmental Growth »

This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we are taking advantage of today, a fabulous partnership between the state and environmental organizations and the Tejon Ranch Company for the preservation and for future development and conservation of the ranch. Watch VideoAbout Tejon Ranch Agreement »

Thanks to a partnership of public and non-profit organizations, a precious jewel of California's coast is being restored to its natural habitat. This week, a major clean-up project on Santa Cruz Island is being completed, accelerating an ambitious restoration project led by The Nature Conservancy and supported by the National Park Service and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Read MoreAbout California's coast being restored to its natural habitat »

We're here today on the historic Irvine Ranch in southern Orange County to celebrate Earth Day. What the Irvine Ranch Company has done here on this 50,000 acre reserve, to preserve this very, very valuable landscape, the diversity of this landscape and the Mediterranean climate that we enjoy here in California, is the epitome of Earth Day. It's an historic day. Watch VideoAbout California's First Natural Landmark »

Today is an historic day for the global fight against climate change. On Earth Day, in one of the fastest growing economies in the world, I had the honor to sign a climate agreement with the United Nations Develoment Programme. As part of the UNDP's ongoing work with the Chinese government, California has been asked to provide a climate program model to Chinese provincial governments. Read MoreAbout Earth Day in Beijing »

On this eve of Earth Day, I'm honored to be here in China to support its efforts to address climate change. Today we toured a clean development mechanism (CDM) project in Tangshan, north of Beijing. The CDM is an arrangement under the Kyoto Protocol allowing industrialized countries with a greenhouse gas reduction commitment to invest in projects that reduce emissions in developing countries. Read MoreAbout Cal/EPA China Visit »

Today's workshop topic focused on a provocative question: who owns the world's carbon? More specifically, who's responsible for China's carbon? If Californians purchase goods made in China or other countries, should we be held responsible for the emissions produced from manufacturing those goods. Read MoreAbout Day 3: Low Carbon Fuels Conference »

California is currently in the process of drafting the regulations for our low carbon fuel standard. I was greatly encouraged by today's discussion of low carbon policies that are being considered here in China. As one of the world's largest fuel users, expected to surpass the U.S. by 2010, it's imperative that the global community take aggressive action to generate new, cleaner transportation fuels - reducing our dependence on oil, diversifying our fuel options and creating a new market for low carbon fuels. Read MoreAbout Cal/EPA China Visit »

I'm thrilled to co-host the 2nd Annual Low Carbon Fuels Conference to discuss the development of a low carbon fuels standard here in China - fashioned after Governor Schwarzenegger's low carbon fuel standard. Today we met with two of China's non-government organizations: The Regulatory Assistance Project and The Energy Foundation. Both are supporting China's efforts to improve environmental protection and develop cleaner energy policies. Read MoreAbout CalEPA China Visit »

We're here today to dedicate and launch a new initiative to put 2 megawatts of solar cell power on an unused roof in San Bernardino County as part of the Governor's leadership on environmental initiatives. We hope to really lead the way where others can follow to establish solar power throughout California as part of the state's and Governor's leadership in reducing greenhouse gases. Watch VideoAbout Solar Project »

A growing number of auto manufacturers recommend we change our motor oil every 5,000 miles or more. A California Integrated Waste Management Board study found that nearly 75 percent of drivers change their oil more frequently than their manufacturer recommends. So instead of following the 3,000 Mile Myth, check your owner's manual to be sure. The 3,000 Mile Myth is not good for the environment, resource conservation or our pocketbooks. Read MoreAbout 3,000 Mile Myth  »

Today the Governor is in Los Angeles visiting Solar Integrated Technologies. Billions of dollars are flowing into the clean tech sector as investors see tremendous potential as products, responding to demand around the world for clean tech's products rises. These industries create great jobs for Californians and they're part of a great export-driven potential for California's economy. Watch VideoAbout Clean tech »

It has been a tremendous week here in Indonesia - full of learning and important relationship building. As a special honor I was given the opportunity to represent Governor Schwarzenegger at the final United Nations plenary session. The audience was close to 10,000 people and they interrupted my speech numerous times to cheer for the work that California, as well as other states in America, are doing. Read MoreAbout U.N. Climate Conference, Day 5 »

Al Gore, who flew directly to the UN Conference on Global Climate Change from Oslo where he received the Nobel Peace Prize, gave a rousing speech singling out California for special mention as a leader. As we prepare to leave today I am more convinced than before of the importance of California's leadership. Read MoreAbout United Nations Climate Conference »

Biofuels for transportation are receiving substantial attention here at the UN talks as one potential solution to global climate change. California is considered a leader in the policies and protocols that recognize the full lifecycle impacts of biofuel production with the Governor's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which was presented to an international audience at the conference. Read MoreAbout U.N. Climate Conference, Day 3 »

More than 20 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are from the forest and land-use sector. What has been reinforced here in Bali, at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is the idea that what we do in California is directly relevant to efforts on a national and international level. Read MoreAbout California's Adaption to Climate Change Will Have a World Benefit »

The California delegation arrived December 8 - in time to participate in numerous side events sharing our efforts to combat climate change. The world community has tremendous interest in California's efforts because of its environmental leadership and setting a cap on emissions provides hope to the rest of the world. Read MoreAbout U.N. Climate Conference, Day 1 »

Governor Schwarzenegger is sending his top officials to Indonesia to participate in the world's most important international global warming forum. Environmental leaders will discuss post-Kyoto Protocol plans for curbing greenhouse gases and preparing for the changes that higher temperatures will bring. Watch VideoAbout UN Climate Conference »

In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger supported and California voters approved Proposition 1D, making $100 million available for adding green elements to new school building plans. About 25 schools that meet the comprehensive green building standards of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools have been built in California. More than 100 are in design or construction phases now. Not only do these schools improve the health of our children and their learning environments, but these schools also save money, saving an average of $100,000 per year in energy costs Read MoreAbout Green Schools for California's Kids »

Four years ago, Governor Schwarzenegger challenged us to demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in state buildings when he signed his ambitious Green Building Executive Order. The new DGS Central Plant will do just that and help reduce the impact state facilities have on climate change. Read MoreAbout Green Energy in California »

In California, transportation fuels and greenhouse gas emissions account for 41 percent of the total emissions. To address this, the Governor signed the Low Carbon Fuel Standard in January of this year. All of the Alternative Fuel cars here at the L.A. Auto Show will help consumers lower their greenhouse gas emissions and transportation fuels. Watch VideoAbout Alternative Fuel Vehicles for California »

California is moving to require the auto industry to sell us cars that will be about 18 percent more efficient, and by 2020 the whole fleet in California is going to have to be about 30 percent cleaner than it is today. California has to have these cleaner cars, and we need the U.S. EPA to give us the waiver. Watch VideoAbout Pursuing Clean Cars for California »

Today the Governor signed AB 1109, which will ensure that California stays at the forefront of energy efficiency as well as the forefront of green chemistry. Watch VideoAbout Legislation Promoting Safe Energy Efficiency »

California's Employment Training Panel is helping in the fight against climate change by awarding job training funds to environmentally friendly businesses. It is funded by a tax paid by CA employers, and helps businesses and workers maintain competitive edge by partially offsetting the costs of job training. Since 1983, the panel has awarded over $1 billion to train over 665,000 workers. Read MoreAbout California’s Employment Training Panel  »

We are very excited that the Western Climate Initiative today has announced today a common goal to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gases by 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, which reflects the cumulative total of individual reduction goals for each state and province. Watch VideoAbout reducing greenhouse gas emissions »

The Governor is in Florida today joining Governor Crist's environmental leadership conference. One of the most important things for California is that Florida is adopting our motor vehicle standards and this sends a very clear message to the federal government to grant a waiver so we may implement our regulations and address the issue of global warming. Watch VideoAbout  Florida Adopting CA Motor Vehicle Standards »

The Governor feels very strongly that the state should lead by example and that's why every state vehicle that we buy has to meet ultra-low emission standards. We are in the process of planning the installation of 30 to 40 alternative fueling stations and we are providing a major incentive to oil companies to provide alternative fuels through the Governor's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Watch VideoAbout  Reducing Green House Gas Emissions »

“Today, I am proud to appoint a real powerhouse to lead California’s most important environmental agency,” Governor Schwarzenegger said. “There is no one more qualified, more committed and more able to lead our efforts on climate change and air quality than Mary Nichols." Watch VideoAbout California Air Resources Board »

As of July 1st, there is a new law that will make it even easier for California to do the right thing by recycling plastic grocery bags. New requirements are now placed on grocery stores and pharmaceuticals to provide recycle bins for the estimated 19 billion plastic retail carryout bags we use annually. Read MoreAbout the New Plastic Bag Recycling Law »

California leads the nation in reducing greenhouse gas, and today Governor Schwarzenegger is joining the Governor of Utah in signing an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Western states. Watch VideoAbout greenhouse gas emissions in the Western states »

The International Low Carbon Fuel Standard Symposium brings together a panel of experts today to discuss ways to move away from our dependence on oil. Watch VideoAbout the International Low Carbon Fuel Standard Symposium  »

The Governor today will be at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in Berkeley, California, where he will be keynoting the International Low Carbon Fuel Standard Symposium. Watch VideoAbout the International Low Carbon Fuel Standard Symposium »

On Monday our climate study tour took us to an historic setting. Our briefings began at the headquarters of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany. Read MoreAbout European climate study tour »

Friday was day 2 of our climate study tour to the European Union. The purpose of this trip is to interact with our counterparts in Europe and learn about the programs and policies they’ve pursued to meet their climate change goals. Read MoreAbout climate study trip »

Today was the first day of our European climate study trip to learn from our partners in Europe who are more than a decade ahead of us on a carbon trading system. We can learn from the European Union's successes and struggles Read MoreAbout European Climate Study Trip »

Gov Schwarzenegger signed the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which will reduce the carbon intensity of California's passenger vehicle fuels by at least 10 percent by 2020 Watch VideoAbout The Low Carbon Fuel Standard »

This month, the Governor introduced a Budget that received much fanfare. It will promote clean alternative fuels and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. Read MoreAbout promoting clean alternative fuels and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions »

The Governor today signed a landmark Executive Order beginning the process to move us away from oil for our transportation needs. Read MoreAbout a landmark Executive Order »

A new law signed by Governor Schwarzenegger gives thousands of California parents more information about pesticide use in their children’s day care centers. The new law, Assembly Bill 2865, takes effect January 1. It was sponsored by Environment California and carried by Assembly Member... Read MoreAbout Pesticide Use in Day Care Centers »

What do Governor Schwarzenegger’s efforts to reverse global warming and power up solar energy have in common with a golf course in Placer County, a Laotian immigrant farmer in Fresno County, and a non-profit group in Santa Cruz? Read MoreAbout efforts to reverse global warming »

Today the Governor will speak at the Solar Power 2006 conference – highlighting the importance of clean, renewable energy for California. The Conference is the largest of its kind in the country – attracting more than 4,000 people from companies all over the United States that are looking at cleaner, more efficient ways to power their operations. Read MoreAbout Clean, Renewable Energy »

The Governor reminded Californians of his philosophy that "we must leave the State a better place than we found it." We applaud the Governor for that reminder because that is exactly what we in State Parks strive to do every day. Governor Schwarzenegger made the remark as he joined... Read MoreAbout Irvine Ranch National Landmark »

Today the Governor signed the global warming bill (AB 32/Nuñez and Pavley) which will help California curb greenhouse gases and fight global warming. California has a long history of environmental leadership. For nearly two decades, the state has been working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. From improving energy efficiency to... Read MoreAbout California's environmental leadership »

Two years ago I stood with the Governor on a jagged promontory at Point Lobos overlooking the Pacific when he announced his Ocean Action Plan. Today, from California and the World Ocean ’06 in Long Beach I’m proud to say that 13 actions outlined in that plan to protect the marine environment... Read MoreAbout protecting the sea »

Today the Governor signed the solar bill (SB 1/Murray) which will make it easier and more affordable for homeowners and businesses to invest in clean, renewable solar energy. Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun – it’s clean... Read MoreAbout the Governor's Environmental Policies »

On a day full of historic agreements, statements, and progress toward combating greenhouse gases, there was one remark that I will long remember. Standing under the sun against a backdrop of the Port of Long Beach... Read MoreAbout The Pollution Terminator »

As the Governor said more than a year ago, the debate is over, the science is in, and the time for action is now. The impacts of global warming are being felt around the world, and right here in California our snowpack is decreasing, levees are eroding from more intense storms and flooding, and more people are suffering from heat stress illnesses. Read MoreAbout environmental solutions »

The state is experiencing a heat event unprecedented in the past 57 years. Temperatures are climbing well into the triple digits - even in milder areas along the coast. All those air conditioners running to keep up with the heat are causing record-breaking demands for electricity in the afternoons. Read MoreAbout what you can do to conserve energy »

Yesterday the Governor unveiled our new Bioenergy Action Plan - - so you might be saying "OK, but just what is "bioenergy"?! Well, that's a great question. You start with grass clippings, manure from a dairy, even the brush... Read MoreAbout Bioenergy Action Plan »

Governor Schwarzenegger announced the release of the Bioenergy Action Plan, which outlines actions to meet his goals for renewable fuels adoption and alternative energy use. The Action Plan will for the first time... Read MoreAbout the Bioenergy Action Plan »

Did you know that 95% of our coastal wetlands have been paved or drained? That California is home to more endangered plant and animal species than any other place on earth? Read MoreAbout A Road to Real Prosperity »

Hard work and positive results deserve acknowledgement. At the Flex Your Power Awards event in Los Angeles today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted California’s impressive accomplishments in energy efficiency. Read MoreAbout the Flex Your Power Awards »

At the recent Western Governor's Conference in Sedona, Arizona, Governor Schwarzenegger scored two important victories for the environment in California and the West. Read MoreAbout the Western Governor's Conference »

Not all of our transportation fuel needs to be drilled from petroleum deposits deep in the earth. California is leading the way in the production and use of biofuels, thanks to a visionary program launched by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read MoreAbout how California is leading the way in the production and use of biofuels »

On Saturday April 22nd, many of us will clean up a beach, restore a habitat in a park, educate some kids about recycling, and deliver a host of other "Valentines" to our planet. But what if every day was Earth Day? Read MoreAbout  if every day was Earth Day »

I can't believe that nearly three years have flown by since my friend Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to run for Governor. Do you know one of the first things he did, just days after that amazing announcement? Read MoreAbout the Action Plan for California's Environment »

Did you know that enough sunlight falls on the earth every hour to provide 100% of the electrical energy used by all humans in an entire year? That fact surprised me, but Governor Schwarzenegger already knew it. Read MoreAbout the Million Solar Roof Initiative »

Our Governor likes action. Lots of people talk about ending our dependence on fossil fuels, but he's been taking action on that goal for years. Read MoreAbout ending our dependence on fossil fuels »

As we talk about the Governor's Climate Action Summit and the report from his Climate Action Team, lots of people ask me "So how did the Governor think of this?" Well it all started years ago, when he learned about the growing concerns around climate change. Read MoreAbout the Governor's Climate Action Summit »