Bill Magavern, Coalition for Clean Air, 916-527-8051 FRESNO, CALIFORNIA – In what advocates for underserved communities are calling “the greatest story no one knows,” California Gov. Jerry Brown will sign legislation today dramatically expanding California’s commitment to use climate change policy to attack pollution and poverty together. In a Fresno ceremony at 11:30 this morning, … Read more
Reprinted from Capitol Weekly Millions of Californians suffered from smog and smoke this summer, but help is on the way. Defying the expectations of many observers and the fierce opposition of the oil industry, the Legislature passed a historic climate protection package in August. What the late-session action showed is that even many of the … Read more
Flanked by supporters, Gov. Jerry Brown will sign SB 32 and AB 197 into law today, extending and bolstering California’s trailblazing fight against climate change. With today’s signing, California commits to pursue the strongest greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in North America. SB 32, authored by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-27), requires the state to slash … Read more
We are facing a challenge. Too many of us compare air pollution today with the 1970s. Take this message we received via Facebook: As someone born in 1960, I can state that the air in Los Angeles is significantly cleaner now than it was back in the 70’s when smog alerts were the norm. … Read more
Bill Magavern, Coalition for Clean Air, 916-527-8051 SACRAMENTO – A series of measures to extend and strengthen California’s fight against climate change while enhancing benefits for communities battling poverty and pollution drew applause today from the climate justice advocates of the SB 535 Coalition. Following passage of SB 32 and AB 197, which extend the … Read more
The Coalition for Clean Air is thrilled to see SB 32 and AB 197 head to Governor Brown’s desk for approval. Certainly, California has done a lot to make sure that our fight against climate change brings jobs, investment and consumer savings to underserved communities. However, the California Legislature has a chance to do even … Read more
Contact: Bill Magavern, 916-527-8051 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – The state spending proposal just released by California Senate leaders provides critical funding to clean California’s air and bring jobs and opportunities to some of California’s most polluted and economically challenged communities, climate justice advocates from the SB 535 Coalition said today. “In the midst of a crucial debate about the … Read more
Today, August 1, the State Legislature returned from its July recess and entered the home stretch of the 2-year legislative session, which will end by midnight on August 31 (and experience suggests that it’s not likely to finish up much before the stroke of midnight). Among the many issues on lawmakers’ plates are several key … Read more