Right now, many parts of California are ablaze fuelled by high winds and tinder dry conditions.
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After Firing Top Regulator, Will Newsom Seize His Chance to Lead California Off of Oil?
The new Democratic Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is coming under pressure to make good pre-election promises to rapidly move the state away from fossil fuels.
Massive Oil Spill Endangers Central Valley Residents and Highlights State Agency’s Negligence in Protecting Community Health and Climate
“Doubling down on new drilling is incompatible with climate leadership, and for the first time we’re seeing a California governor recognize and begin to act on this reality,” said Kelly Trout.
A managed decline of oil and gas production in California?
Hidden in a detailed California budget document released last week was a critical sentence that, if pursued, could mark a major shift in California climate policy.
Gov. Newsom recognizes need for a managed decline of fossil fuel supply in California
“California can lead the way by showing what a true managed decline can look like, and we applaud Governor Newsom for his recognition of that imperative.”
Jerry Brown’s Last Chance to Address Climate Change & Avert the “Carbon Bubble”
Tomorrow tens of thousands of people are expected to march in San Francisco to demand that California Governor, Jerry Brown, take decisive action on climate change, including signalling an end to oil and gas drilling in the State.
Jerry Brown warns of “apocalyptic threat” of climate change, but carries on drilling
Jerry Brown cannot warn of an apocalyptic threat of climate change and be a force for carbonization at the same time by carrying on drilling. He is running out of time to be a true climate leader. This really is Brown’s last chance.
Oil Change International response to Trump administration attack on auto efficiency standards
If we want to stave off the very worst impacts of our climate crisis, we need to move as quickly as possible away from fossil fuels. That means cutting both our collective demand for oil, gas, and coal as well as reducing the supply of fossil fuels that helps to drive that demand.
Nobel Peace Laureates Call on Governor Brown to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Production
The letter calls on Brown and the state “to become the first major fossil fuel producer to begin a managed and just transition off oil and gas production.”
Nobel Laureates Send Letter to Gov. Brown urging managed and just transition off of oil and gas production
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Ask Governor Brown to Take “Moral Responsibility,” Pursue Bold Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels