State officials say federal cuts threaten California’s environment

State officials say federal cuts threaten California’s environment

LOS ANGELES — Budget cuts, staff reductions and other sweeping changes from the federal government are posing real threats to California’s environment and progress against climate change, state officials said Thursday.

State officials say federal cuts threaten California's environment

Actions by the Trump administration are putting wildfire response, water resources, natural lands and clean energy efforts in jeopardy, state officials said.