Friend — Governor Gavin Newsom released his new revised state budget proposal this morning.
While we wait for more details next week, we thank the Governor for including funding for Senate Bills 253 and 261, as well as other new laws, in this outline. These new corporate climate accountability laws are already catalyzing global change and innovation as multinational companies prepare to measure and disclose their total climate emissions for the first time ever.
Our leaders are facing unprecedented decisions that will have real consequences for Californians and people all around the world. We won’t be able to protect communities now or in the future without sustainable and ongoing funding to transition to clean energy and create resilient communities and landscapes.
The budget must be approved by June 15, and the Governor and Legislature have a tough road ahead in the next month. Cutting corporate handouts and committing to a climate bond should be a given right now.
Ending subsidies for the oil and gas industries would secure additional funding for climate action while holding corporate polluters accountable at the same time. These corporations have been raking in record breaking profits at the expense of the lives and livelihoods of the most-impacted communities.
And passing a big climate bond that prioritizes clean energy and climate resilience would likewise secure additional funding to address the threats that the worsening climate crisis poses to our lives and livelihoods.
We appreciate the thoughtfulness and diligence of our leaders during this time, and look forward to partnering with them to finalize a courageous budget and climate bond by the end of June.
Two years ago, the advocacy of organizations like EnviroVoters helped push California to pass a historic $54 billion climate budget. We know how to deliver results, but we’re a small nonprofit up against corporate polluters. Friend, will you make a donation today to bolster our efforts to advocate for more climate investment in this upcoming state budget?
