At EnviroVoters, we are on a path to gain a climate majority in the State Legislature. Check out these election resources to make sure you’re ready to vote in the California Primaries:
Q&A with Assemblymember and Democracy Champion Mike Fong
Assemblymember Mike Fong is leading the charge to close the participation gap for youth and people of color, who are underrepresented in our democracy, by calling for an $85 million investment in voter education and outreach. He spoke to EnviroVoters about how to make our democracy more representative and where non-English languages fit in:
Watch: Badass In Green Honorees
On April 28, California Environmental Voters will host its annual Badass In Green Awards to celebrate leaders and innovators in the climate justice movement. Watch the videos to learn more about these Badass climate champions.
Celebrating Earth Day Every Day
When you think of Earth Day, what do you think of? For us at EnviroVoters, everyday is Earth Day, and we’re hoping you can join us in celebrating it all month, not just Earth Day on April 22. Here are some things you can do and ways to stay engaged in the fight to solve the climate crisis and protect our environment for the whole month of Earth Day:
Female Champions Leading the Climate Movement
The climate movement is full of female champions. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a few of the many women delivering climate solutions.
What Is the Scoping Plan? And Why Is It Important?
The 2022 Scoping Plan is instrumental for California to become carbon neutral by 2045. This is important because achieving carbon neutrality will be a boon for the state and for the fight against climate change, putting California on a path to a just transition toward a clean energy economy for all. But what is the Scoping Plan?
Meet 5 Key Black Environmental Activists
It’s Black History Month and we’re talking about Black environmentalist activists you don’t hear enough about.
Black History Month: The Fight to Achieve Environmental and Climate Justice
In an effort to save the planet, we as a society have been overlooking the systemic effects on marginalized communities, a phenomenon known as environmental racism. The conservation movement is rooted in racism and we still have a long way to go to fix it. Watch the following videos to learn more about the history of environmental racism and environmental justice:
EnviroVoters Intern Spotlight: Jaelynn Douglas and Santiago M. Rodriguez
Santiago, a member of the Legislative Affairs Team, says that “working with people who share a vision of a better world and who understand that world is indeed possible” has been the best part of working at EnviroVoters. “It has been truly inspiring to see such a dedicated and hardworking group that pushes transformative change where many don’t believe necessary,” says Jaelynn, who develops social media campaigns for the Communications Team.
What Is Environmental Justice?
Coined by African American civil rights leader Benjamin Chavis, environmental racism is “the systematic exclusion of minorities in environmental policy making, enforcement, and remediation” and “racial discrimination in the deliberated targeting of ethnic and minority communities.”
There are two notable movements working to solve environmental racism and its impacts on historically excluded and divested communities: the environmental justice and climate justice movement. Watch our video to learn more:
Video: Breaking Down Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal
Watch this video breaking down the budget proposal and unpacks the Governor’s plans to make California a leader on climate action.
