'After a bruising legislative session, however, California emerged in late September with six climate bills signed into law that attempt to balance decarbonization with cost-reduction measures — an outcome that caught many climate advocates off guard.' heatmap.news/energy/... #climate

'Climate action at the federal level is grinding to a halt... And yet, the administration has so far appeared neutral or even bullish on the issue of food waste.' Read more from WasteDive at www.wastedive.com/ne... #climate

'In a year dominated by headlines of federal rollbacks, high electricity and gasoline prices, and general disarray, climate champions in the California Legislature kept their heads down and churned out a staggering suite of game-changing policies.' Love to see it! blog.ucs.org/daniel-... #climate

‘“We need to protect this planet and think about the future,” she told The Wall Street Journal. “Because if we don’t, that’s the end of our species. Humans are not exempt from extinction.”’ Goodbye Jane Goodall and thank you for all you gave us.

CARB released a list of 4,000+ companies required to comply with the state’s new climate reporting laws, mandating disclosures on climate-related risks and opportunities, and for some companies on value chain greenhouse gas emissions as well. www.esgtoday.com/cal... #climate

Looks like the California #solar canal pilot project went well! Exciting!

A new @sacbee.com op-ed by @industriouslabs.bsky.social, SMART Local 104 makes the case for modernizing California’s factories—because clean industry means clean air, good jobs, and a stronger economy. @governor.ca.gov #AB1280 is the path forward. Read it here: www.sacbee.com/opini...#AB1280

Every year, Californians suffer 14,000+ asthma hospitalizations and $13B in costs from pollution. We can’t afford a law that weakens local clean air protections. @GavinNewsom — VETO #SB34. Read more: www.ccair.org/newsom...

"By 2050, as global warming makes large swaths of North America hotter and drier, the annual death toll from smoke could reach between 68,000 and 71,000, without stronger preventive and public health measures." More from the LA Times at archive.is/wPalc or link in bio #climate

Though we’re disappointed to not see urgently needed cleanup this year, we’re grateful to the leaders who fought to #FixSB131 at the end of this legislative session. You are true champions for environmental justice. Let's get this across the finish line in 2026!

'The 22 young people filed a federal lawsuit against the president, 13 agencies and numerous officials in May, arguing that Mr. Trump’s executive orders were unconstitutional.' archive.is/OaOk5 or link in bio #climate

Via the NRDC, California's legislature "is sending the governor an exciting array of bills that solidify California’s stance as a bulwark against federal climate backsliding and make significant progress on energy affordability." www.nrdc.org/bio/mer... #California #climate

"If synergized, California’s climate and community investments present an opportunity to create stronger community and civic networks... However, in order to recognize equitable development, the state must recommit to its community climate investments." legal-planet.org/202... #climate #california

Less than 24 hours to #FixSB131 🚨 📞 Call or email Senate pro Tem McGuire + Speaker Rivas directly: Speaker Robert Rivas: (916) 319-2029 Senate President Mike McGuire: (916) 651-4002

📣 Speak up to protect health & climate! Sign petition: bit.ly/fixSB131now & call CA Senate Pro Tem McGuire 916.651.4002 CA Asm Budget Chair Gabriel 916.319.2046 CA Asm Speaker Rivas 916.319.2029 Demand they #FixSB131 NOW & remove advanced manufacturing exception! davisvanguard.org/20...

"Environmental Groups Face ‘Generational’ Setbacks Under Trump" says the New York Times. This is a tough fight — and that's why we're here fighting. California is the 4th largest economy in the world and what we do matters in the climate emergency. archive.is/b3s85 or link in bio #climate

"As I tackle this extensive clean up, I also have an opportunity to create a safer home." CAC volunteer and LA fires survivor Wendy-Sue Rosen on why going electric is the best choice for her, her community and beyond. www.citywatchla.com/... #climate #electrification #decarbonization

200+ groups are calling on legislators to fix SB 131. This bill’s CEQA exemption for “advanced manufacturing” could greenlight toxic projects near homes and schools without environmental review. It also leaves endangered species habitats unprotected. Learn more: drive.google.com/fil...

In a Science article from 2018, researchers found that beef emits roughly 100 kgs of greenhouse gases per kg consumed.​ A new ​Nature​ article shows another factory farming and environmental justice issue: PM2.5 levels are higher around CAFOs, harming communities nearby. www.nature.com/artic...

Heat pumps are awesome (the person posting this has one and loves it!) but California has the 2nd highest electricity costs in the US! What to do? Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle: www.sfchronicle.com/... or link in bio #climate

Some promising news. The development coincides with what JPMorgan analysts say looks to be the first decline in global upstream oil and gas development spending since 2020. www.bloomberg.com/ne... or link in bio #climate

Generally our focus is on California, but this affects us all... tell the Trump admin to back off their disastrous plan to repeal carbon-cutting protections on power plants https://is.gd/eSMsoN or link in bio #EPA

Wrong direction, folks... "BARRELS OF DEALS: California’s heading into its third big legislative showdown on gas prices in as many years — except this time both the governor and lawmakers are talking about oil industry priorities instead of fighting them." Source: Politico http://bit.ly/45aOngq

'Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to Tuesday’s EPA announcement by issuing a statement for the U.S. Climate Alliance, a collaboration of governors pushing for climate action.' EPA moves to undo key climate rule; California vows to fight back | San Francisco Chronicle http://bit.ly/45rC1BF #climate

Californians Are Worried About Wildfire and Growing Costs of Climate Change | KQED www.kqed.org/science... or link in bio

"The California property insurance market is careening toward a historic inflection point..." Read more from Insurance Business magazine at www.insurancebusines... or at link in bio #insurance #climate

"...even here, progress in recent years is striking. Consider: In March 2005, 27% of U.S. electricity consumption was supplied by nonfossil fuel sources. Fast-forward to March of this year: 42% of U.S. consumption was supplied by nonfossil fuel sources." archive.is/kgBKw or link in bio!

Good news! AB 942,"a controversial California bill that sparked backlash across the solar, housing, and environmental sectors is now set to be amended." solarbuildermag.com/... or link in bio #solar

A word from our CEO, Janet Cox, and a head's up about a webinar coming up July 16: Why CEQA Matters: Protecting Our Climate, Communities, and Future. www.climateactionca.org or link in bio! #CEQA

Despite considerable support, California’s so-called Climate Superfund bills keep stalling in Sacramento amid fierce lobbying and industry pressure. Read more from the LA Times at archive.is/u3W9O or link in bio #fossilfuels #PollutersPay

If you need a pick-me-up, stop what you're doing and watch a video of a baby California condor hatching! SO BABY boingboing.net/2025/... or link in bio!

With greater efficiency, a factory can switch its heating source from methane to electricity—and eliminate NOx and particulate pollution while also eliminating CO2 emissions. Read more in the Condor at cacondor.substack.co... (or link in bio)

Californians! Listen to the cute dog. Call your state senator and assemblymember NOW and tell them: - Remove sections 29-31 and 38-41 of AB 306 from the trailer bill AB 130. - Vote NO on AB 131. - AB 306 & SB 607 need fair/full hearings. Find your reps at link in bio or https://is.gd/jaxoda

Tell your representatives to stand up to the leadership's anti-democratic power play—putting highly consequential, very bad bills into the budget instead of letting them complete their progress through the normal bill review process! Take action now! actionnetwork.org/le... or link in bio #CEQA

Not-So-Weird Tricks to Dodge Fiscal and Fire Disaster Josh Lappen, Ph.D., explains how removing gas lines and undergrounding electric lines could be a win-win for Los Angeles, insurers and even the regional utility company. cacondor.substack.co... or link in bio #electrification

A dose of hope from a few weeks ago: David Wallace-Wells writes "the green energy numbers tell us the opposite story: In spite of cultural backsliding and a diminishing sense of political urgency, the clean energy rollout continues." www.nytimes.com/2025... #greenenergy

🚨 Rally in Sacramento 5/27! 🚨 Join hundreds at the Capitol May 27 @ 5 pm to raise our demand together: #MakePollutersPay! RSVP at bit.ly/MakePolluters...#MakePollutersPay! California Capitol West Steps 1315 10th St. Sacramento, CA

Defend transit! From the San Francisco Chronicle: "California leaders are poised to cut $1.5 billion in funding for public transit from a state greenhouse gas emissions program, a move that could cripple agencies already devastated by COVID..." www.sfchronicle.com/... #transit #climate

🚨 Californians! 🚨 #SB607 is a bill that will roll back California's STRONGEST environmental law — CEQA. Call state Senators Mike McGuire and Anna Caballero today and let them know that if they let this bill pass, they will lose your vote! You can call at: (916) 651-4002 (916) 651-4014

“If Republicans can ignore the Parliamentarian on the CRA, then why not the tax bill [...], or healthcare, or anything else?” — @SenAlexPadilla on the huge risks of @SenateGOP taking the “nuclear option” to crush common-sense pollution standards.

SB 607 threatens to gut the environmental review of polluting projects. Tell Senators McGuire and Caballero to keep CEQA strong to protect our communities and future. (916) 651-4002 or sd02.senate.ca.gov/c... (916) 651-4014 or sd14.senate.ca.gov/c... #NoOnSB607

A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming | Yale Program on Climate Change Communication climatecommunication... #climate

Amplifying --- ✨ NEW op-ed in Capitol Weekly from The Climate Center CEO Ellie Cohen... "It’s time to end Big Oil handouts in California’s cap and trade program" 👉 Read more: capitolweekly.net/it... #climatesafeca #actonclimate #climatechange @theclimatecenter.bsky.social

Amplifying --- ✨ NEW op-ed in Capitol Weekly from The Climate Center CEO Ellie Cohen... "It’s time to end Big Oil handouts in California’s cap and trade program" 👉 Read more: capitolweekly.net/it... #climatesafeca #actonclimate #climatechange @theclimatecenter.bsky.social

'“Cap-and-invest is the next chapter for one of our most effective tools to clean the air and keep our communities healthy.”' More from Politico: https://is.gd/kopeca

Chronicle: "California’s latest attack on rooftop solar comes from AB942, which would retroactively break contracts with millions of solar consumers by cutting the compensation they receive from providing energy to the grid if their home is sold or transferred." www.sfchronicle.com/... #solar

Sunday, May 11 is Mother's Day — and the last day to make your matched gift to Climate Action California! You can't take Mother Earth out to brunch but you can support her in other ways! Make your gift today at climateactionca.org/...

🚨 Victory! #AB1280 just passed key CA committees! This bill will: ✅ Cut toxic factory pollution ✅ Protect frontline communities ✅ Fund clean tech & good jobs Let’s keep pushing for a cleaner, healthier California. 🌿💪 #AB1280 #CleanAirForAll

AB 1243 (Addis) - Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Watch Party 5/9 at 1:00 pm Pacific! We’ll go beyond the popcorn: dissect testimony, track opposition narratives, and identify pressure points to advance this landmark legislation. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/ev...

Our generous Earth Month benefactors have offered to extend the $30,000 matching grant—to Mother’s Day, May 11. Call your Mother Earth! And please donate to Climate Action California. All donations will be matched, doubling your impact. climateactionca.org/...