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Protect Clean Air in the Bay Area: Your Voice Matters

Protecting clean air in the Bay Area is essential for the health of our families and future generations. With new zero-NOx rules on the horizon, community involvement is crucial. Learn how you can voice your support and make a tangible difference in the fight against air pollution. Together, we can ensure a healthier environment for all.

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East Contra Costa Healthy Homes project—Cleaner Air, good jobs, healthy housing
Environmental Justice

East Contra Costa Healthy Homes Project Moving Forward

350 Contra Costa is helping Pittsburg and Antioch families create healthier, all-electric homes through the East Contra Costa Healthy Homes Project. This effort improves air quality, saves energy, and opens doors to good local clean-energy jobs—building a stronger, more equitable East Bay.

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Clear the air with electric appliances for local climate solutions
Local Policy

Local Climate Solutions Are Within Our Reach: Take Action Now

Take Action Now: Local Climate Solutions Are Within Our Reach! Local action in Contra Costa County and across California is more crucial than ever. The recent elections show that bold, community-driven climate leadership can drive real change. 350 Contra Costa Action is leading efforts to reduce emissions, boost clean energy, and prepare for climate impacts. Take action today to help build a cleaner, healthier future for our communities.

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Long view of an oil refinery sitting adjacent to wetlands
Local Policy

Richmond Tax Will Make Polluters Pay

Polluters Pay Initiative Will Tax Refinery—In June, the Richmond City Council unanimously voted to put a refinery tax—known as the Polluters Pay Initiative—on the November ballot. This initiative is the …

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Blue solar panels under sunny sky
Climate Policy

Goodbye Gas: The All-Electric Future

Claims for “natural” gas as a sensible, necessary “transition fuel” in the shift away from fossil fuels are simply false. The future is all electric.

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Speaker addresses the Contra Costa Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) conference audience with slide depicting a wall and building covered in a colorful mural illustrating "The Greenlining Institute" and "Opportunities to advance equity through the IRA"
Climate Policy

The Inflation Reduction Act: Opportunities for Contra Costa County

In May, 350 Contra Costa, Diablo Valley College, and Greenbelt Alliance presented a conference for elected officials, government staff, community-based orgs, and labor, education, and workforce development groups. The topic was IRA—the $369 billion federal Inflation Reduction Act.

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