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A 'unified message of hope' on California Oceans Day

Ten years after California began protecting marine areas, hundreds of concerned citizens shared in a message of hope for the Golden State's iconic ocean waters.

Nifty Fifty environmental activities

Looking for family-friendly ways to learn about our planet and how to protect it? Check out our guide of 50 environmental activities kids can do at home.

Shining Cities 2022

Which cities are leading the way on solar power? Find out in our new report. 

CPUC pauses controversial plan to gut California rooftop solar

A plan that would put solar out of reach for most Californians was put on hold.

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News Release | Environment California

Statement: Assembly passes legislation to limit bee-killing neonics pesticide

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Assembly passed legislation (AB 2146) by a 45:14 vote this afternoon to ban most non-agricultural uses of the neonicotinoid, commonly known as neonics, class of pesticides.

News Release | Environment America

EPA opens applications, announces guidelines for $5 billion Clean School Bus Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is unveiling its historic, $5 billion Clean School Bus Program on Friday.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: The Home Depot shareholders take first step to protect forests

Sixty-five percent of The Home Depot shareholders voted on Thursday to take a first step toward reducing the hardware giant's forest footprint. The proposal that passed directs the company to produce a report disclosing the company’s current impact on primary forests. The proposal also asks The Home Depot to determine steps it can take to eliminate both deforestation and degradation of primary forests from its supply chains.

News Release | Environment California

Statement: AGs defend California’s waiver for Clean Car Standards

A coalition of 20 states and three cities filed a motion on Thursday to intervene to defend the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s waiver under the Clean Air Act, which allows them to set stronger greenhouse gas emission standards than the federal gove

Blog Post

Update: SF bay area campaign office launches effort to save bees in Albany, California

Our bay area campaign staff launch an effort in Albany, California to save the bees!

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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.