Eight legislative victories every Californian should know about
The California Legislature recently passed eight bills that will have a big impact on our health, safety and wellbeing.
Global warming solutions
A livable climate and a healthy future are possible if we work together to eliminate the pollution and practices warming our planet.
To avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, from more powerful hurricanes to increased flooding and worsening wildfires, we need to work together to eliminate the pollution and practices warming our planet. That means taking collective action to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, transitioning to an electric vehicle future, and powering our lives with clean, renewable energy. And we can all do more to use less energy, and use it more efficiently. Fortunately, global warming solutions are all around us — we just need to use them.
The Latest on Global warming solutions
How much does American driving contribute to global climate pollution?
New Biden clean cars proposal will spur electric vehicle adoption, slash pollution
Updates
It’s time for power plants to clean up their act
Electric buses may be coming to a city near you
The Bay Area is transitioning to all pollution-free furnaces and water heaters
What You Can Do
Tell the U.S. Postal Service: We should be investing in clean electric vehicles, not dirty diesel ones
Featured Resources
Destination: Zero Carbon
New proposed income-based fixed charges in California would devalue energy conservation
Electric vehicles are good. We can make them better.
Less driving is possible
Did you know?
In the five minutes it takes to fill your gas tank, the U.S. government will give away over $190,000 in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry
What We're Doing
Our tax dollars shouldn't be propping up an industry that's contributing to the climate crisis. We're calling on Congress to end these subsidies.
The Latest
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Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Postal Service to purchase 9,000 electric vehicles and install 14,000 chargers
The USPS, which operates the federal government's largest fleet of vehicles, is doing its part to reduce emissions.
‘You have the power’ webinar details how to electrify homes with new tax credits
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution
You have the power: how to electrify your home with new tax credits
Hundreds turned out for a workshop to learn how to take advantage of new tax credits to get a heat pump, go solar, buy an electric vehicles, weatherize their home and more.
Team
Engstrom
Jenn
Engstrom
State Director, CALPIRG
Rakov
Susan
Rakov
Managing Director, Frontier Group; Senior Vice President, The Public Interest Network