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CLCV Member, this is truly infuriating:

On October 2nd, we had one of the worst ecological disasters in Southern California history. A pipeline failure caused roughly 126,000 gallons of oil to spill into the coastal waters of Huntington and Newport Beach.

We can’t overstate the massive environmental and economic impact of this crisis.

The time to act is now. If we’re going to prevent disasters like this from happening, we MUST transition from our dependence on fossil fuels to a clean energy economy.

But Friends, taking on Big Oil is NOT a struggle we can win alone. We need your support to stand up to corporate polluters and demand clean-energy legislation. So please - chip in $15 today to support our legislative efforts:

When oil spills like this happen, they don’t just destroy the local ecosystems and wildlife. They create a devastating ripple effect that cripples local economies, our environment, and communities.

But let us be clear: This spill - and all the oil spills that have come before it - didn’t happen in isolation.

Just like our ongoing droughts and wildfires, these oil spills are a direct consequence of our reliance on fossil fuels. And they highlight our urgent need to transition to clean energy sources.

We must pass bold climate legislation now - including both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act.

And here in California, we must continue to pressure our state legislature to stand up to corporate polluters and pass far-reaching climate and clean energy legislation.

The California Legislature once again failed to pass any major climate policies this session. Polluting industries are far too influential on  some of our current leaders. The future of our planet hinges on what we do right now, at this moment.

So please support our mission by making a gift right now to stop oil spills like this and help us hold Big Oil accountable →

We know that if we stand united, we can create a better future for all of us. Let’s get to work.

In solidarity,

Mike Young
Political & Organizing Director
California Environmental Voters (formerly CLCV)

California Environmental Voters (formerly CLCV) 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.