Working together is the key to developing a better future for Bay Area communities.

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative, or BARC, works to collaborate and problem-solve for 21st century challenges that impact the Bay Area, including climate change and social and economic injustice.

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Uncle Sam Wants YOU for Climate Corps

April 30, 2024 — President Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps to celebrate Earth Day. This program is patterned after the Civilian Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Peace Corps which all focused on providing service opportunities for youth that while gaining vocational skills. The...

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Finalizes Reforms to Modernize Environmental Reviews, Accelerate America’s Clean Energy Future, Simplify the Process to Rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and Strengthen Public Engagement

April 30, 2024 — The White House issued a press release on April 30, announcing the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule which will expedite federal agency permitting process while ensuring effective environmental protections, community engagement, and coordination with states, Tribes, and local...

New scientific interventions are here to fight climate change. But they aren’t silver bullets

April 26, 2024 — Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is the primary climate change mitigation approach. Scientists are looking at technological approaches for capturing and removing carbon from the atmosphere in hopes of some day reversing global warming. Learn more about various solar and geo-engineering...

California’s Plans for Slowing Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions

April 26, 2024 — In this interview, Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary of Natural Resources shares his thoughts about the carbon cycle and the state’s plan to get to carbon neutral. He discusses the indigenous forestry practices among other strategies to manage California lands in the face of climate change. Please...

We Don’t See What Climate Change Is Doing to Us

April 17, 2024 — This opinion piece highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the hidden costs of global warming and other increasing climate hazards. This includes understanding the health and socio-economic impacts of excess heat, rather than extreme heat, and how heat-related data is underreported...
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Our maps, data and reports are a core BARC necessity. These evidence-based tools and resources help support our actionable planning efforts across the region.

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