Friend, we’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: 2022 was a historic year for climate action in California.

The state passed a multi-year $54 billion climate budget! That’s right, $54 billion. With a B.

Plus a bill to ban oil drilling near homes and schools.

Plus a bill to stop plastic pollution.

Plus a bill to reach carbon neutrality.

Plus a bill to make solar energy more accessible and affordable.

And so on and so on.

After three years of inaction, California is back on track and headed in the right direction to solve the climate crisis.

The $54 billion climate budget is the first time budgeting has been used for climate action by a state at this scale. And because California has the largest economy of any U.S. state, other states will follow our lead in addressing the climate crisis while building a more just society.

Learn more about how California went BIG on climate in the budget!

Friend, we are creating the roadmap away from a throwaway economy built on the exploitation of fossil-fuels.

Still, we must continue acting at this scale every year and show the world what’s possible before our window of time runs out at the end of this decade.

Because our work isn’t done. Although the Legislature passed three other priority climate bills dealing with air quality and transportation, the Governor vetoed them.

It’s not just in the hands of the Governor and state legislators, friend. Californians have the opportunity at the ballot box this fall to vote for climate directly.

Prop 30, the only statewide climate ballot measure, will boost our transition to clean, zero-emission vehicles and increase extreme wildfire prevention and resilience. While not a replacement for legislative action, Prop 30 is something we can do in a state where vehicle emissions have caused some of the most toxic air in the world.

All in all, everyone here at EnviroVoters is ecstatic over this unprecedented, landmark year on climate legislation in California. Our efforts helped increase the state’s climate budget by 46%!

And we’re counting on you to help us keep the pressure on state leaders to continue this momentum.

Thank you for being on this team. We’re so glad to have you.

California Environmental Voters (formerly CLCV)
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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.

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