CA CalEnviroScreen News

California Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0 Updated with New Indicators

OEHHA announces the publication of an updated draft of CalEnviroScreen 5.0, California's environmental justice mapping tool that identifies communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The update incorporates the most recent census geography, current data, refined methodologies, and community organization feedback. Two new indicators are introduced: Diabetes Prevalence and Small Air Toxic Emission Sites. Public comment submissions and workshop summaries are available for review.

Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0 Adds Diabetes, Air Toxic Indicators

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0, an update to the state's environmental burden mapping tool that identifies California communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The draft update incorporates the most recent census geography and data, refined methodologies, and community input. Two new indicators are introduced: Diabetes Prevalence and Small Air Toxic Sites. OEHHA is accepting public feedback on the draft, with comments and workshop summaries available on the CalEnviroScreen website.