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
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
I recall that my childhood was scattered with days of not playing outside because the school declared the air unhealthy and like “snow days” of the east coast “smog days” became a day of indoor play here in Southern California. This was due largely because of the goods movement industry. Every day, several times a … Read more
In case you missed it just last week on Thursday June 23rd, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board, voted to place a very transformative transportation plan measure that puts a half cent sales tax, with no sunset clause, on the November ballot. In 2015, Metro’s staff conducted several public opinion surveys outlining … Read more