BY IN FOCUS STAFF EL SEGUNDO

While the climate crisis has many factors that play a role in the exacerbation of the environment, some warrant more attention than others. From plastic pollution to food waste and deforestation, Earth Month brings with it a range of environmentally focused events and campaigns. We are all encouraged to come together to support and amplify environmental advocacy work, and focus on solutions to give our planet a healthier future.

On this week’s “In Focus SoCal,” Spectrum News’ Ariel Wesler spoke with California state Sen. Lena Gonzalez, who represents the 33rd District and serves as the state’s Senate majority leader. She authored the Climate Resilient Schools Act — known as SB 118 — which is going to equip schools with the tools to protect students and educators from the impacts of climate change.

“With over 1,000 school districts and over 10,000 school facilities, we know that we need a master plan for climate resiliency across our California schools to keep children and faculty healthy,” said Gonzalez. “And so that means is we want to decarbonize buildings, putting electrical HVAC systems, adding urban yards, ensuring that the building from left to right is all decarbonized.”