As vast tracts of rain forest are cleared, Brazil has become the worldâs fourth-largest producer of the greenhouse gases that cause global warming, after the United States, China and Indonesia, according to the most recent data from the U.S.-based World Resources Institute.
Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health plans.
California provides paid time off for parenting and pregnancy leave. California is one of the few states that has a short-term disability insurance (SDI) program for employees. Many people refer to this program as temporary disability insurance (TDI); in California, it's the same thing. Employees fund the short-term disability program through payroll deductions and can receive benefits when they are temporarily unable to work due to disability, including pregnancy.