Watch: Gov. Newsom announces plan to dedicate 30% of California’s lands to conservation by 2030

Governor Gavin Newsom announced "new actions in the fight against climate change" Wednesday at noon, according to a tweet sent by his office.

The Governor said that California will be taking steps to conserve 30% of the state's land by 2030.

He said that this conservation will extend to coastal waters as well. He said that California will be the first state in the U.S. to do both land and coastal conservation.

In September, Governor Newsom announced a plan to phase out gas-powered cars in 15 years.

You can watch his announcement here on KESQ.com.