Climate change affects Modesto’s poorest areas the most. What is the city’s plan?

Modesto is incorporating an environmental justice element into its 2027-2050 general plan for the first time. The initiative aims to address climate change impacts, air quality, and water access in the city's most underserved neighborhoods. While the city has proposed new policies to mitigate pollution burdens, community advocates argue that the current measures are insufficient to address the severity of the environmental challenges facing residents.