California's Doughnut Dashboard
California's performance across 21 categories of social and ecological well-being. Inner ring = social foundation (shortfall). Outer ring = ecological ceiling (overshoot).
Social Foundation
100% of social indicators in shortfall. Average shortfall: 33.9%.
Connectivity & Transportation
Access to internet and reliable transportation
Education
Access to quality education and literacy
Energy
Affordable and reliable energy access
Equity
Racial and gender equity
Food
Food security and nutrition
Health
Life expectancy and healthcare access
Housing
Homelessness and housing affordability
Income & Work
Poverty and employment
Peace & Justice
Safety from violent crime and police accountability
Political Voice
Democratic participation and voter engagement
Social Cohesion
Income inequality and life satisfaction
Water & Sanitation
Clean water and basic sanitation access
Ecological Ceiling
88.9% of ecological indicators in overshoot. Average overshoot: 321.9%.
Air Pollution
Air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone
Biodiversity Loss
Protected areas and species at risk
Chemical Pollution
Pesticide toxicity and chemical releases
Climate Change
Greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy
Freshwater Use
Groundwater sustainability and water footprint
Land Use Change
Forest cover and ecological footprint
Nitrogen & Phosphorus
Nutrient loading and eutrophication
Ocean Acidification
Ocean pH and acidification potential
Ozone Depletion
Ozone-depleting substances and ozone layer health