Inside: What do you think? (5-minute survey); Why are all the cities suddenly talking about housing? Plus: Action item: End NOx pollution; Action item: Hold Martinez refinery accountable for their crime;
Successes encourage us. Challenges stimulate ever more determination to fight harder in 2023. Take a look back at a year’s local action for a better world and what we see ahead.
Inside: Urgent Climate Actions & Local Wins—Take urgent action to protect rooftop solar and stop price gouging at the gas pump. This week’s CARB Scoping Plan vote could shape California’s climate future, while LA leads the way by shutting down all oil and gas drilling. Plus, El Cerrito shows how grassroots action can drive real results.
In this issue: Invitation to our December 7 virtual open house, plus learn about local climate action, including methane reduction efforts, recent election wins, and the fight to protect California’s setback law from the oil industry. We’ll also cover the latest CPUC proposal threatening solar energy and other key local initiatives.
Martinez, Walnut Creek & California Climate Updates: Martinez is moving forward with building electrification, while Walnut Creek residents are encouraged to meet their climate candidate. California’s Governor Newsom signs key climate bills into law and vetoes others. Plus, don’t miss Sustainability Week in Walnut Creek (Oct 22-28) and EcoFest at Civic Park on October 22, 11am-3pm.
Inside: Sacramento, Local Climate Action & Election Updates
Big news from Sacramento on climate policy! Learn about efforts to boost pollinators and trees, plus the latest CARB Scoping Plan update—make your voice heard. In Martinez, building electrification is moving forward, and Walnut Creek’s Sustainability Week (Oct 22-28) and EcoFest (Oct 22, 11am-3pm) are just around the corner. Also, let’s elect climate champions this election—are you registered to vote?
Climate Action & Local Updates: Get Involved—The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers opportunities for climate progress—let’s build on it! Join the conversation on why the climate crisis isn’t getting enough attention. Call your Assemblymember and State Senator today. Plus, grassroots efforts in El Cerrito, urgent action needed in Martinez, and a key event this Sunday on defending our legal right to protect from oil and gas
Inside: SCOTUS delivers a major setback for climate action; El Cerrito residents face urgent action by Monday. Plus, learn the basics of building electrification and support the new petition to save rooftop solar, and much more.
