This policy brief presents short- and medium-term recommendations for western states adapting to the effects of climate change. We evaluate California’s wildfire, energy, and climate change adaptation policies using the set of evaluation metrics discussed in each section, and highlight areas where states can enact adaptation policy.

This policy brief presents short- and medium-term recommendations for western states adapting to the effects of climate change. We evaluate California’s wildfire, energy, and climate change adaptation policies using the set of evaluation metrics discussed in each section, and highlight areas where states can enact adaptation policy.

This policy brief presents short- and medium-term recommendations for western states adapting to the effects of climate change. We evaluate California’s wildfire, energy, and climate change adaptation policies using the set of evaluation metrics discussed in each section, and highlight areas where states can enact adaptation policy.