Make Polluters Pay

Make Big Oil Pay---Why California Needs the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund

Webinar: Why California Needs the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund

California wildfires are causing catastrophic damage—with a price tag around $250 billion. But why should taxpayers carry that cost while Big Oil gets a free pass? Join us and our hosts at The Climate Center for a timely webinar on SB 684 (Menjivar) and AB 1243 (Addis)—legislation that would make fossil fuel companies pay into a Climate Superfund to support disaster recovery, frontline communities, and real climate action.

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Mobilize to Make Polluters Pay May 27, 2025

Mobilize to Make Polluters Pay on May 27

Mobilize to Make Polluters Pay at an inspiring and history-making rally at the Capitol in Sacramento on May 27. California is poised to finally hold polluters accountable for the billions of dollars of damages and harms they have caused for decades. Join us!

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April 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 Newsletter Local Action for a Better World EARTH DAY 2025, OUR POWER, OUR PLANET! NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION APRIL 5TH  It’s Time to Fight Back! There has never been an Earth Day like this one. Our environment is

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March 2025 Newsletter

Climate Activism in a Brave New World: California Strong, with the Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill, Martinez Refinery Fire Updates, CA Climate Policy Summit and Sacramento Lobby Day, plus Bay Area Earth Day 2025 Celebrations

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Climate Action

Richmond Makes Chevron Pay

The settlement calls for $50 million to be paid to Richmond per year for the first five years, rising to $60 million per year for the next five years.

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August 2024 Newsletter

Contra Costa Communities rise up to oppose Montezuma CarbonHub; learn how you can help shape transportation options in your community; Richmond makes Chevron pay; and register for the Contra Costa County Home Electrification Fair!

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