Action for a greener, healthier California

Tell Costco: Help save the boreal

The boreal forest is being cut down to make toilet paper. Costco has a chance to make a major difference on preventing widespread deforestation in North America's biggest and most vital forest by committing to only sell products made sustainably.

New Life for the Ocean

Join us on an underwater hike at six marine protected areas to explore these unique, diverse ecosystems rich with wildlife.

Environment California calls for accelerated 100% clean energy commitment

For Californians who suffered through wildfires, rolling blackouts and record-high temperatures, one thing is clear: The climate crisis is already here. 

"Property Brothers’" Jonathan Scott stands up for solar with Environment California

Across the nation, utility companies are trying to keep solar power out of the hands of everyday people.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: Major public lands package up for vote in House of Representatives

If passed, the legislation will designate 1.49 million acres of public land as wilderness

Blog Post

A new beginning for climate action

When President Joe Biden was sworn into office last month amid a masked and eerily quiet Washington D.C., I wasn’t expecting immediate, far-reaching action on climate. I had become so accustomed to the executive branch ignoring the existential threat of a warming planet that I forgot what was possible at the federal level. President Biden reminded me.

Blog Post

Responding to the crisis in Texas

Our energy system is more fragile than it should be, but with smart planning and decisions we can make a cleaner, safer, more resilient energy system a reality.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: U.S. officially rejoins the international Paris Agreement

WASHINGTON -- The United States officially rejoined the international Paris Agreement on Friday. The act brings America back into a key accord aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions. 

News Release | Environment California

Senator Wiener Introduces Environment California-Backed Legislation to Implement Automated Solar Permitting in Local Jurisdictions

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 617, the Solar Access Act. SB 617 implements automated solar permitting in local jurisdictions with over 10,000 residents. This will allow for remote inspections and approvals of residential solar and solar-plus-storage systems, which will greatly decrease approval times, cut permitting costs for local governments and homeowners, and help California meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. SB 617 is co-sponsored by SPUR and Environment California.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.