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How to Influence California Climate Legislation

Want to help shape California’s climate laws? Volunteers research bills, meet with state legislators, and advocate for clean energy and fossil fuel phase-outs. No experience needed — training and support are provided.

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Central Contra Costa: Make Polluters Pay!

Residents of Central Contra Costa: Speak up for climate justice! Urge Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer Kahan to support the Climate Superfund Bill, ensuring fossil fuel polluters pay for the damages they’ve caused to our environment.

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The Heat Is On–We Must Act Now

Climate advocacy takes time and energy. But when our house is on fire, we do whatever it takes to quell the flames. Let’s work together today so our children can have a livable home tomorrow.

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Public Transit Funding in Cal Budget!

Good news! In our June newsletter, we asked you to call Governor Newsom’s office and request that he support the legislature’s budget calling for public transit systems funding. On July 30, the governor announced that he and the legislature had “reached an agreement that provides $5.1 billion in emergency relief to support statewide public transit systems and their workers.”

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Update from Sacramento

Good news! During the Legislature’s floor session, May 30th – June 2nd, many important climate bills passed their “first house”—the Senate or Assembly—and are now making their way through committees in their second house. Among these, two Senate bills aiming to shed light on corporations’ carbon emissions and climate-related financial risks.

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