ICYMI: we released an environmental scorecard evaluating the five top-polling candidates for California governor on five key environmental issues.

Tom Steyer @tomsteyer.bsky.social, who has pledged to hold the fossil fuel industry and monopoly utilities accountable, received the top “A” grade.

Steyer Leads California Governor Candidates on Environmental Issues

Center for Bio Diversity Action Fund scores California Governor candidates. More here 👇 sites.centeractionfund.org/news-release...

How many California schools are in the 3,200-foot buffer zone where the state bans new drilling? | LA Local By Justin Allen for EdSourceOriginally published Feb. 23, 2026 The Trump administration is suing California over a law preventing new oil and gas wells from being located too close to schools, homes and other sensitive sites. The 2022 law, Senate Bill 1137, prevents new drilling within a safety zone of 3,200 feet, a little over half a mile, […]

How many California schools are in the 3,200-foot buffer zone where the state bans new drilling?

Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.

Climate Change Is Already Costing U.S. Households Up to $900 Per Year A new working paper from a trio of eminent economists tallies the effects of warming — particularly extreme weather — on Americans’ budgets.

You are, right now, paying Big Oil's $900 annual pollution tax, in the form of higher home insurance, higher health insurance, and higher electric bills for more air conditioning. These costs disproportionately burden the poor and will keep rising as long as the fossil fuel industry exists.

In addition, there's always the real risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when combustion is not complete due to poor installation & ventilation. My experiences from a very slow leak over a month: headaches, low energy, and grogginess that cleared up once we got outside. #naturalgas

Flaming emissions coming from an oil refinery smokestack backed by a clear blue sky. There is white text in a black box covering the left side of the image. It reads: Every time our leaders cave to the volatile, hazardous fossil fuel industry, Californians suffer for it. It’s time to speed the transition to clean energy and get off oil and gas for good.

"If state lawmakers needed a sign that their bill boosting oil drilling to appease refineries was ill-advised, they got it last Thursday night in the form of towering flames."

CBD's Christina Scaringe wrote a letter to the editor following the recent #ElSegundo refinery incident ➡️ lat.ms/4qhpM3l

See How E.V. Road Trips Went From Impossible to Easy There are a lot more fast chargers than there used to be. Look up what that could mean for a route near you.

US EV fast-chargers have soared from 1,000 a decade ago to 12,000 today. And despite Trump's hostility toward EVs and efforts to end federal funding for public chargers, new stations are still going up— around 2,000 so far this year. By Francesca Paris, Eve Washington www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Absolute greenwashing.

This project greatly harms the environment by adding a highway lane and inducing many more vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions.

This will harm the marshlands and wildlife by furthering climate change.

Shame on everyone supporting this.

'Defending Paradise': Julia Louis-Dreyfus Takes on Big Oil in California Actress and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus is fighting to block new oil drilling in Santa Barbara in the wake of a massive 2015 spill.

Governor Newsom should stop the zombie sable pipeline in Santa Barbara. We have already had a major oil spill from this pipeline. It would be insane to reopen it.

Read this exceptional reporting from @antoniajuhasz.bsky.social.
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I stand with our region’s climate advocates and youth leaders to demand what’s long overdue: polluters paying their fair share. If you profit from environmental damage, you should be responsible for the cost of repair.

Yesterday, @politico.com ran an article about this week’s @calenergy.bsky.social meeting claiming that climate and environmental justice groups are lining up behind a plan that would “pump the brakes” on the transition away from fossil fuels. It’s time to set the story straight ⬇️⬇️

This short video by @weatherwest.bsky.social provides a clear explanation of the meteorological factors contributing to this heartbreaking disaster and how climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of heavy rain.

This (nearly 2 hour long!) livestream discussing the meteorology and broader context surrounding the Texas flood disaster was recorded live, and is now available in its entirety at link below. Journalists: as always, please feel free to pull any audio/video content from this recorded broadcast.

Los Angeles City Council Supports Resolution to Make Polluters Pay; Local Elected Officials from Across the State Express Support for Polluter Pays Climate Superfund Act - Last Chance Alliance Los Angeles, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles City Council passed a resolution in support of the Polluter Pays Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243 / SB 684) — a

The LA City Council just voted to endorse the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, a bill that would make the largest fossil fuel polluters pay their fair share for climate damage.

LA is showing up. And they’re not alone. #MakePollutersPay #InvestInCommunities
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📣 35+ groups tell Gov. Newsom & #CALeg to stand up to Big Oil and protect Californians:

🗣️No Oil Industry Bailouts
💵Smooth Price Spikes to Protect Consumers
💫Safeguard CA’s Health + Climate Progress
👥Ensure Accountability for Closure Costs

Read full letter: APEN.US/SHAKEDOWN
#StopTheShakedown

NYT headline print edition Sunday 6/15 pg A20 the day after the historic #NoKings mobilization brought 4-6 million people into the streets to protest Trump's attack on democracy. It reads "Thousands Mobilize for 'No Kings' Demonstration

Wtf NYT!? Trump regime goes openly fascist so 4-6 million people (almost 2 out of every 100 people in the whole f*cking country!) join #NoKings marches to defend democracy and you print "THOUSANDS" 🤯!? The 2 pg picture spread which you buried on A20-21 literally shows more people than thousands. 1/3

Trump’s provocations have turned Angelenos into pedestrians

CHIRLA carries the legacy of leaders who’ve led the immigrant justice movement for nearly 40 years. 🦋 As they try to silence us, our voices will rise louder than ever, echoing with love, resilience, and power. An attack on one is an attack on all! 🫂🧡

#WeBelongHere #SomosCHIRLA

“The immigrant community is vital to our city,” LA Mayor Karen Bass

Thank you, Mayor, for acknowledging and expressing your concern for the violence the immigrant community in Los Angeles is facing. Our communities deserve to live in peace in the place they call home. #WeBelongHere #SomosCHIRLA

Senator Alex Padilla is one of the most decent people I know.

This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.

Trump and his shock troops are out of control.

This must end now.

Padilla: If this is how DHS responds to a senator with a question you can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California.

A SITTING U.S. SENATOR FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM KRISTI NOEM'S PRESS CONFERENCE AND HANDCUFFED ON THE GROUND.

The alarms are going off. This administration is silencing people.

They've arrested, detained, or assaulted a judge, a Mayor, a Congresswoman, a labor leader—and now a U.S. Senator. Imagine what they'll do to you.

They are counting on our fear, which is why we must be courageous. If we don't fight back, they will come for all of us.

Another video of Senator Padilla’s violent arrest at DHS Sec Noem’s press conference in LA. You can see him thrown to the ground by FBI agents and handcuffed.

(video shared by Padilla’s staff with Elex Michaelson of Fox LA and posted on X)

Deploying soldiers in the streets, arresting critics, openly targeting opposition cities... this is not a drill.

We must not let the Regime consolidate power.

This Saturday 6/14 mobilize everyone you can to resist Trump's attacks on democracy. Find your local protest www.nokings.org #NoKings

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says High-fronted SUVs are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe, with the UK an extreme example

"SUVs are also 20% more polluting on average and this rise in sales is cancelling out the reduction in climate-heating CO2 due to electric vehicles and fuel efficiency improvements."

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There are THOUSANDS of protests planned for June 14th all over the country to send a message to Donald Trump that no one wants his birthday military parade in DC that will cost taxpayers millions. #NoKingsProtest

You can find a location here: www.nokings.org#map

Hello San Diego! Don't forget to vote on July 1 and help elect climate champion Paloma Aguirre for San Diego county supervisor. 🌎🌟🌊

➡️Learn more about Paloma's record and commitment to fight for us: www.paloma-aguirre.com

DAVID IS RELEASED and with his family! He still faces an unjust felony charge.

While we’re relieved that David is out after three nights in detention, we demand the Trump regime drop the unjust charge against him & end the raids! seiu.co/endraids #FreeDavidEndRaids