Take ActionProtect California Public Lands
The Trump administration wants to undermine public land protections and sell off our precious natural spaces to destructive development. The Public Lands Protection Act would give California more control over our public lands to protect against a federal sell-off—but public support is needed to pass this bill into law. SIGN the PETITION here. Reject Immunity for Big Oil Big Oil lobbyists and industry allies are campaigning to block the growing number of lawsuits that aim to hold the industry accountable for climate deception and damages. Urge Congress to oppose any legal shield to protect oil and gas and to hold polluters responsible for their damages instead of our taxpayers. SIGN PETITION Stop Militarization of Public Lands The Department of Homeland Security escalates militarization on our public lands by shrinking outdoor access, destroying fragile ecosystems for border walls, detention centers, and military surveillance. Children are targeted by immigration agents in parks, outdoor spaces, and on school field trips. Tell Congress Now to hold DHS accountable to protect our people and public lands. Ocean Friendly Gardens By making some minor tweaks, you can create a beautiful, thriving outdoor space that protects clean water and coastal ecosystems. Try composting, native plants, hand or electric tools and skip pesticides/herbicides. Download Surfrider’s Garden Guide to learn more about how your yard and garden can help protect clean water at the coast. DOWNLOAD NOW Stop the Solar Property Tax Without action from the State Legislature, California homeowners could pay higher property taxes in 2027 if they add solar batteries or panels, or install a new solar system. Ask your legislators in the CA Assembly and Senate to support AB 2389 (Irwin), which would ensure California does not put a new property tax on homeowners. Take Action HERE. Oppose Toxic Chemical Safety Rollbacks The Trump administration has dismantled protections that keep people safe from toxic chemicals, pesticides, and pollutants, claiming victories for the MAHA movement. Congress introduced a bill to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) — the nation's main chemical safety law. ACT NOW to tell Congress to oppose rollbacks in toxic chemical protections. Protest EPA Polluters-First Policies The Trump administration continues risking lives to benefit polluters. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is gutting health and climate protections by repealing its scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Tell Congress to hold the administration accountable for rescinding the "endangerment finding" and eliminating motor vehicle greenhouse gas standards. TAKE ACTION Defend California from Federal Pollution Rollbacks Federal funding cutbacks are stalling the state’s momentum to clean up our dirty air. Tell Governor Newsom and the State Legislature to make up for these losses by devoting at least $350 million of the state’s budget to fund zero-emission trucks and buses, the best investment to improve our air quality. ACT NOW Plug Into the Sun! California SB868 would authorize Balcony Solar Panels – one or two panels on your balcony that could be plugged into a regular outlet to generate solar power for homes. Both homeowners and renters could lower their electric bills with this simple clean energy solution. Watch this short video to learn more, then write your State Senator to support SB868. |
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SB 684/AB 1243 (Addis, Weiner, et.al)
Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025
Requires fossil fuel companies to pay for the environmental damage they cause to the state via climate change.
SB10 (Steve Padilla)
Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act: toll revenues: environmental mitigation.
Authorizes revenues from the new toll road (211) to be built in connection with the new East Otay Mesa Port of Entry to be used to mitigate border wastewater pollution, and to be used for maintenance of the IBWC plant.
AB915 (Petrie-Norris)
Clean Energy Reliability Investment Plan (CERIP)
Appropriates $900,000,000 from the General Fund to the CEC for the 2025–26 fiscal year for the CERIP for local incentive grants to increase investment in clean energy infrastructure.
AB1260 (Ward)
Electricity: renewable energy subscription programs: Community Solar.
In 2022, Ward got a bill passed (AB915) that allowed renters and small home owners in low-
income neighborhoods, who could not install rooftop solar, to “buy into” neighborhood solar arrays. But the CPUC devised rules for implementation that made the program financially infeasible. This bill would remedy the actions of the CPUC. It’s a climate justice/equity bill.
AB 368 (Ward)
Energy: building standards: passive house standards
Existing law requires the State to prescribe design standards for buildings to reduce energy consumption. This bill would require the State to evaluate Passive House energy efficiency standards (which are more stringent than current CA standards), and, if appropriate, adopt them as an alternative compliance pathway. This is would encourage building electrification.
Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025
Requires fossil fuel companies to pay for the environmental damage they cause to the state via climate change.
SB10 (Steve Padilla)
Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act: toll revenues: environmental mitigation.
Authorizes revenues from the new toll road (211) to be built in connection with the new East Otay Mesa Port of Entry to be used to mitigate border wastewater pollution, and to be used for maintenance of the IBWC plant.
AB915 (Petrie-Norris)
Clean Energy Reliability Investment Plan (CERIP)
Appropriates $900,000,000 from the General Fund to the CEC for the 2025–26 fiscal year for the CERIP for local incentive grants to increase investment in clean energy infrastructure.
AB1260 (Ward)
Electricity: renewable energy subscription programs: Community Solar.
In 2022, Ward got a bill passed (AB915) that allowed renters and small home owners in low-
income neighborhoods, who could not install rooftop solar, to “buy into” neighborhood solar arrays. But the CPUC devised rules for implementation that made the program financially infeasible. This bill would remedy the actions of the CPUC. It’s a climate justice/equity bill.
AB 368 (Ward)
Energy: building standards: passive house standards
Existing law requires the State to prescribe design standards for buildings to reduce energy consumption. This bill would require the State to evaluate Passive House energy efficiency standards (which are more stringent than current CA standards), and, if appropriate, adopt them as an alternative compliance pathway. This is would encourage building electrification.
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To create a spiritually grounded, informed, and action-oriented community that provides hope for all living beings through systemic action that stops climate change and heals our planet.
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