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CLCV Member,

I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve heard “this is the new normal”
when talking about California’s horrifying wildfires, the terrible air
quality, and PG&E’s power outages.

I reject that -- and you should too. This doesn’t have to be the “new
normal” that we accept -- if we step up with a bold vision for our future.

Here’s the truth we are all feeling: California is unprepared for the
massive and unprecedented change we need to make in order to cope with the
climate crisis. We are going to have to radically change our economy, our
infrastructure, and our way of life. And here’s another truth: Black,
Indigenous, and people of color have been suffering from these devastating
impacts for generations. There is nothing “new” about this reality for
many of our communities.

What is new is the universal and growing impacts, and the reality that we
are working to beat the clock. We need a plan that radically reimagines
our society while we tackle this crisis.

That’s why I’m issuing a call to action to all Californians: join us in a
movement that calls for bold leadership and a comprehensive vision in
response to the climate crisis.

Let’s start here.

* First, many of us are in the midst of this crisis today, please
[ Check ]check out our blog for more information on resources that are
available to help. This is a moment to tap into our common humanity,
so if you can, please consider donating to organizations that will
support recovery efforts in [ Donate ]Northern and [ Donate ]Southern California.
* [ Share ]Share your climate story. How are you and your loved ones being
affected by wildfires, air pollution, and the power outages?
Storytelling is an important tool for change and advocacy. Show us
with a photo or send us a video or an email. We want to hear and see
what you’re experiencing and share it with our elected leadership in
this call for action.
* Be part of this movement. Sign on and tell our elected officials in
Sacramento that we need visionary leadership and a bold plan that
prepares us for the climate crisis. [ Sign ]Tell your legislator that now
is the time for a comprehensive vision.

What we need isn’t easy. It’s a bigger task than we’ve ever faced before
and that can feel overwhelming. But it can also be viewed as an incredible
opportunity.

We can change our economy to be rooted in justice, instead of extraction,
pollution and exploitation. We can create jobs that pay fair wages. We can
have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.

Let’s start today.

Thank you,

Mary Creasman
Chief Executive Officer 
California League of Conservation Voters

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