By Kathryn Phillips, on February 10th, 2012 Environmental and environmental justice activists, the general public, legislators, legislative staff, and even a few industry lobbyists packed a hearing room at the Capitol to witness the launch event of the Protect California Campaign on February 1.
The event was a five-panel hearing about key environmental issues and the need to protect California. Panelists ranged from a Stanford scientist who testified about disturbing new research on the effects of air pollution on children’s immune systems, to a labor leader who . . . → Read More
By Jim Metropulos, on February 10th, 2012 Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) struck down a proposal from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to charge their customers who own solar PV systems an extra fee for use of the distribution grid. This charge would have added up to $30 a month to customers that generate solar power for their own use. The effect of this charge would have changed the financial payback and energy savings equation for business and homeowners investing in their own . . . → Read More
By Kathryn Phillips, on February 10th, 2012 Greening California’s transportation system is essential to cut the state’s infamous air pollution, reduce climate change pollution, and dampen sprawl. So it’s no wonder that transportation has been a key focus for Sierra Club California for most of its 25-year history.
And the last six weeks have been an especially busy and interesting time for us.
The very good news is that in January, the California Air Resources Board adopted a package of new rules that . . . → Read More
By Kathryn Phillips, on February 1st, 2012 Sierra Club California, along with allied organizations, has launched a new campaign to proactively challenge the strong anti-environment rhetoric that is pushed on Sacramento by heavily-funded special interest groups. We know that a healthy, clean environment is vital to the success of our community & economy. ”Protect California – A No-Regrets Campaign” is working to educate & encourage both government & community leaders to protect our environment.
To find out more, visit the new website here.
By Sierra Club CA, on February 1st, 2012 Local, State Groups Lead Half-Day Hearing on the State of California’s Environment
Sacramento, CA –State, regional and local environmental, environmental justice, and public health groups joined forces today to push back on the strong anti-environment rhetoric of heavily funded special interests in the State Capitol.
“The radical right and big polluters, and their representatives, people who have never supported efforts to clean up the air and water in this state, have taken advantage of . . . → Read More
By Sierra Club CA, on January 31st, 2012 
You can enjoy an incredible 5-day bicycle ride in Northern California while supporting Sierra Club California.
Climate Ride is a fully supported bicycle ride from Fortuna to San Francisco under towering redwoods, through the Russian River Wine Country, and along the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route.
Climate Ride is more than a bike trip. It’s an inspiring journey with 150 like-minded people who . . . → Read More
By Kathryn Phillips, on January 19th, 2012 SCCA Director Kathryn Phillips has sent a letter to the HSRA outlining our concerns with the California High-Speed Rail Program Draft 2012 Business Plan, released November 1, 2011.
In the letter, she explains that while “in general, Sierra Club California supports transportation projects and systems that will help Californians reduce environmental impacts as we achieve mobility and access to work, school and services,” Sierra Club CA urges the HSRA to reconsider the Draft 2012 Business Plan because “as currently proposed, the . . . → Read More
By Sierra Club CA, on January 12th, 2012 Public Utilities Commission orders utilities to use renewable sources before electricity from fossil fuels
San Francisco – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted unanimously today to strengthen a key clean energy policy in California called the Loading Order. The Loading Order sets a priority list for electricity sources. California’s utilities must first employ energy efficiency and conservation to meet customer demand; then energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and geothermal. Only after all . . . → Read More
By Annie Pham, on January 5th, 2012 A few months ago, the California Department of Toxics and Substance Control (DTSC) released draft regulations on the Green Chemistry Initiative, which was passed in 2008 to identify toxic chemicals in consumer products and analyze alternatives. Sierra Club California has been working diligently since its passage to ensure proper enforcement of the law that aimed to put safer consumer products on the market. Our goals are to make manufacturers responsible for eliminating chemicals that are harmful to humans and environment . . . → Read More
By Sierra Club CA, on January 5th, 2012 Protect California Campaign: Restoring Environmental Strength
Since the mortgage markets collapsed in 2008, attacks on environmental policy have been strong at the legislature and at state agencies responsible for protecting the environment. Opportunists who have never supported environmental protection have used the down economy to lash out. They’ve used economic uncertainty to attack environmental protections they couldn’t defeat in the past during public regulatory and law-making sessions.
Meanwhile, lawmakers have been anxious to show they are acting to stop job . . . → Read More
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