Oil money is polluting our politics, friend. 

Our 2024 California Environmental Scorecard revealed that just over half of state legislators in California accept money from the oil industry (51%). During the last legislative session, the oil and gas industry spent a record $65.8 million on lobbying in California. 

We know why Big Oil is trying harder than ever to buy influence with politicians: Californians are pushing for bold climate progress, and they want to hold us back. But our movement for change is stronger, and together we can make a positive impact.

Will you make a donation and help us fight against corporate polluters?

In 2024, every single Republican had oil money in their pocket—but Republicans weren't the only ones. 37% of Democrats in the California legislature accepted oil money too, taking the side of the industry that's actively putting their communities at risk. (Find out here if your legislator is one of them.)

There's also some good news to share: the percentage of legislators who took oil money in 2024 decreased to 51%—down from 65% in 2021, the first year we started tracking it. 

This is a big deal—data shows that Democrats that refuse oil money score more than 20% higher on their environmental actions. When we hold our legislators accountable, it has a concrete outcome in California's climate progress.

With dangerous pollution, unnatural disasters, and federal hostility threatening the environment, we need every legislator to do better on climate in 2025. Will you chip in to support our resistance against Big Oil's lobbying efforts?

We're so grateful to have your support as we fight for bigger, bolder wins on climate in 2025.

Thanks,

Team EnviroVoters

California Environmental Voters
1111 Broadway, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94607
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California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), formerly California League of Conservation Voters, exists to build the political power to solve the climate crisis, advance justice, and create a roadmap for global action. To protect our air, land, water, and future, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change. Our vision is to solve the climate crisis, build resilient, connected, healthy communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

California Environmental Voters is 501 (c)(4) non-profit organization, and our Tax ID Number is 94-3169564. Gifts are not tax deductible as a charitable donation for federal income tax purposes.

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