Newsom’s Historic Climate Package Fails to Deliver Action on Fossil Fuels

September 23, 2021 – Today, Governor Newsom announced a $15 billion climate package including nearly $4 billion for electric vehicles, $5 billion for drought management, and $1.5 billion for wildfires, forest management, and prescribed burns in the state of California. However, the Governor made no mention of immediate action on phasing out fossil fuels. READ MORE →
TAGS: Gov. Newsom, Oil Drilling in California

Governor Newsom’s 2021 Budget Fails to Address the State’s Fossil-Fueled Public Health and Climate Crises

January 8, 2021 – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2021 state budget, which fails to directly address the extraction and production of in-state fossil fuels, despite the climate and health threats posed to communities living near pollution sites during this pandemic. READ MORE →
TAGS: Gov. Newsom, Health + Safety, Just Transition + Jobs, Oil Drilling in California