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Gavin Newsom, California Governor
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Ashley Swearengin, CEO of Central Valley Community Foundation and CA FWD Board Member
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NEWS & INSIGHTS

Industrial Transformation: Turning California’s aging biomass power plants from an environmental challenge to an asset in the energy transition
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A regions-up, economic development-oriented approach to energy transition, using existing industrial infrastructure, rather than expanding into undeveloped areas of the state.

5 Ways to Better Link Risk Reduction and Insurance
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As climate change drives up risks around the country, there is growing recognition of the urgent need for greater investments in risk reduction at all scales. We share key takeaways and next steps.

California must shift from regulation-based climate policy to an integrated economic strategy
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CA FWD and Resources Legacy Fund explain how we can reimagine climate leadership through economic prosperity.

A Ripe Moment for Regionalism: 8 Opportunities to Strengthen an Enduring Regions-Up System in California
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Supporting greater regional capacity to achieve economic goals and creating a more durable, sustainable, and inclusive system for regional economic development and planning across California.