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EnviroVoters Statement: Supreme Court is Undermining our Democracy

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CONTACT: Sarah Hersh-Walker, sarah@fcpcommunications.com, 510-759-2921 

Sacramento, CA – California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. 

Statement from Mary Creasman, Chief Executive Officer, EnviroVoters: 

“Let’s be clear about what’s happening right now. The Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v. Wade is part of a well-thought-out plan to undermine our democracy and retrograde rights, especially for the most vulnerable people in our country. 

First, they went after voting rights. Then gun safety. Now, they are taking away access to safe abortions. This is a clear indication that the Court will go after other rights like LGBTQIA+ rights as well.

The agenda of the conservative activist Supreme Court is clearly interpreting the constitution for the benefit of the rightwing extremist elite, and to hurt BIPOC and low-income communities and groups. This agenda is also at the root of what has caused and exacerbated our climate crisis.

It’s going to be up to all of us to stand up and fight back against these human rights violations. The leadership of activists, advocates, and our elected officials will be essential. California can and must lead the way.”

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About California Environmental Voters

California Environmental Voters (formerly the California League of Conservation Voters) believes the climate crisis is here and this moment requires transformative change. California has the policy solutions to stop climate change but lacks the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s necessary. EnviroVoters exists to build the political power to solve the climate crisis, advance justice, and create a roadmap for global action. We organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change. We won’t stop until we have resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all. Join us at www.envirovoters.org and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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ENVIROVOTERS ON STATE BUDGET: LEGISLATURE MUST STOP ‘KICKING THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD’ ON CLIMATE FIGHT

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Mary Creasman, Chief Executive Officer of the California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), released the following statement in response to yesterday’s passage of a $300 billion dollar state budget from the State Legislature. While the Legislature’s budget includes $21 billion in climate and energy funding, it lacks details about how it will be allocated and whether it is one-time funding or funded over multiple years.

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Clean Air California Coalition Launches Multimillion-Dollar Statewide Ad Campaign

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Clean Air California launched a statewide advertising campaign this week highlighting the urgent need to fight climate change and its impacts by reducing vehicle emissions and curtailing wildfires. The coalition is sponsoring the Clean Cars and Clean Air Act, a November ballot initiative that would boost California’s transition to clean, zero-emission vehicles and increase wildfire prevention and response.

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MAY REVISION REACTION: EnviroVoters Urges Governor, Lawmakers to Put Massive Budget Surplus to Work Fighting Climate Change

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“It’s exciting to see an even bigger climate investment proposed today but Governor Newsom and lawmakers must double down on investments in clean air, energy, transportation, and other infrastructure. But more is needed. This is an existential threat and their job is to ensure victory in the fight. Saving California requires a budget with many unprecedented actions. We have the know-how and the resources. We just need leaders to unleash them by passing a Climate Courage Budget that invests at least $75 billion over five years.”

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California Environmental Voters Responds to SEC Proposal to Require Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement today in response to a climate disclosure proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The proposed rule would require all publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from climate change.

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California Environmental Voters, LCV Action Fund Endorse Slate of U.S. House Incumbents in California

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California Environmental Voters announced today their endorsements for a slate of incumbents for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives from California: Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) and Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ami Bera (CA-06), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Garamendi (CA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Judy Chu (CA-28), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Adam Schiff (CA-30), Grace Napolitano (CA-31), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Norma Torres (CA-35), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Mark Takano (CA-39), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Lou Correa (CA-46), Katie Porter (CA-47), Mike Levin (CA-49), Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Juan Vargas (CA-52). LCV Action Fund is also endorsing Speaker Pelosi and Reps. Huffman, Bera, Matsui, Khanna, Ruiz, Brownley, Napolitano, Aguilar, Barragán, Porter, and Levin.