Today, leading national and western-based environmental and conservation groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Center for Western Priorities, Earthjustice, the League of Conservation Voters, the National Wildlife Federation, The Wilderness Society, Western Organization of Resource Councils, and the National Parks Conservation Association, announced the formation of the Coalition for Oil and Gas Reform with the launch of a microsite and digital ads in Washington, D.C.
California Environmental Voters Applauds the Nomination of Councilmember Nithya Raman to the South Coast Air Quality Management District
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti nominating Councilmember Nithya Raman to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board.
State Senate Fails to Pass Environmental Justice Priority Bill
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s failure to pass Senator Lena Gonzalez’s Senate Bill 342, which would have added two environmental justice seats to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s board – people who reside in and work directly with communities most burdened by and vulnerable to pollution.
Environment, Labor and Business Groups Launch “Clean Air California” Coalition to Support Efforts to Fight Wildfires and Electrify Transportation
Today, environmental, labor, and business groups announced the formation of Clean Air California, a new coalition aimed at ensuring a blue sky future for the next generation of Californians: clean air, fewer extreme wildfires, and a healthy place to live, work, play, and breathe for all Californians.
SB 260, the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, Passes State Senate
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 260, the Climate Corporate Accountability Act. The bill would require big corporations conducting business in California with over $1 billion in revenue to disclose their total carbon emissions in a way that is publicly available and understandable.
Former Congressman Harley Rouda Joins Board of Directors of California Environmental Voters Education Fund
The California Environmental Voters Education Fund (EnviroVoters Ed Fund) announced today that former Congressman Harley Rouda will join the organization’s Board of Directors. Rouda represented California’s 48th House District from 2019 to 2021, which encompasses parts of Orange County.
California Environmental Voters Statement on Climate Investments in the State Budget
“We applaud Governor Newsom for raising the bar with his proposed budget on how we approach the climate crisis holistically and for increasing the state’s overall focus on this urgent crisis.”
EnviroVoters Hails California Redistricting Process as Unprecedented and Successful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Suzanne Spencer, 510-550-8172, annette@suzanne@fcpcommunications.com SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Environmental Voters Education Fund (EnviroVoters Ed Fund) responded to the …
California Environmental Voters Respond to Senator Manchin’s Statement on Build Back Better
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sarah Hersh-Walker, 510-759-2921, sarah@fcpcommunications.com OAKLAND, CA – California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement today in response to …
Advocates Encouraged by California’s Pathways to 30×30 Draft Report
Report charts ambitious path to protect California land and waters; advocates hope to see implementation details and funding commitments addressed in the final version FOR …
Assemblymember Ash Kalra Joins Board of Directors of California Environmental Voters Education Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Suzanne Spencer, 510-550-8172, annette@suzanne@fcpcommunications.com SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Environmental Voters Education Fund (EnviroVoters Ed Fund) announced today that …
California Environmental Voters Raises “Deep Concerns” About Draft Redistricting Maps
Need for Environmental Issues, Climate, and Conservation to be Centered in Redistricting Process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Annette Majerowicz, 847-977-4434, annette@fcpcommunications.com SACRAMENTO, CA …