… These are the key findings of the Californians and the Environment survey on federal and state environmental policy directions, wildfires and extreme weather events, climate change and related policies, and ocean, coast, and marine life that was conducted July 1–July 7, 2025: Most Californians choose wildfires, global warming, government overregulation, and water supply when asked to identify the most important environmental issues facing the state today. Majorities believe that stricter environmental regulations in California are worth the cost and favor the state government making its own policies, separate from the federal government, on climate change.