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  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM

You won’t believe how many Democrats take oil money, friend 🛢

Oil money is toxic, friend.Oil money is toxic, friend. An analysis in our 2022 California Environmental Scorecard reveals that a shocking 64% of state legislators (77/120) take oil money. That includes every single Republican, but it’s not just Republicans. 54% of Democrats accept oil money too!  W…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 9:31 PM

The Climate Insider: CA's newest Black lawmakers, 30x30 progress, and more!

EnviroVoters' monthly newsletter with the inside scoop into California's climate justice movement. These four legislators are going to make waves in the Assembly and State Senate Lori Wilson, Tina McKinnor, Corey Jackson, and Lola Smallwood-Cuevas are California’s newest Black lawmakers, and we wou…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Why California got an A- grade for climate action in 2022

Friend, find out why 2022 was a comeback year for the Golden State: Friend,  Our team has spent the past year diligently assessing voting records, bills, and actions from state leaders to create our 2022 California Environmental Scorecard. We’ve been specifically looking at the political will and a…
  Elise Fandrich, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Friend, how much does natural resource protection matter to you? 💧

We believe every Californian deserves to have access to nature, clean water, and to be safe from wildfires, extreme heat, and drought. Friend, one of the reasons we refer to the climate crisis as such is because of how many people and ecosystems who contribute nothing to the cause of the crisis bea…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Response Requested from YOU

Take our Priorities Survey. Your input will help inform our 2023 agenda. Friend — It’s only been a few weeks since we sent out our 2023 Priorities Survey, and we’ve already received HUNDREDS of responses! For instance, so far EnviroVoters consider corporate polluters and the fossil fuel industry th…
  Veda Banerjee, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 10:51 PM

One week away, friend!

Our 2022 Scorecard is launching next week with a special live event. Hey friend — Do you ever wonder how well our California leaders are truly acting on climate? For 50 years, California Environmental Voters has published a Scorecard grading the Governor and every single state legislator on their e…
  Matt Abularach-Macias, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Friend, meet the new members of California's legislature!

After redistricting and the 2022 election, CA has 34 BRAND NEW lawmakers! Friend — In order to take a stand, you have to know who is standing for you.  You hear us talking about holding elected officials accountable all the time, but that starts with knowing who our elected officials are!  With red…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Top 🔟 highlights from 2022

Friend, we had a banner year in 2022 thanks to your support. Mary CreasmanChief Executive OfficerCalifornia Environmental Voters(formerly CLCV) DONATE California Environmental Voters (formerly CLCV)350 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1100Oakland, CA 94612United States+15102710900 |  membership@enviro…
  California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Resources for staying safe through California’s storms

Friend, we are living through the climate crisisFriend, just look outside. Climate scientists have long warned of the ways rising global temperatures will supercharge our state’s natural weather trends. Left unchecked, catastrophic storms like the ones we’re experiencing now will occur with growing…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Update on Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal❗️

Friend, we cannot be making cuts to climate investment.Friend,  In this moment, California is faced with both economic challenges and climate disasters.  Traditionally, climate action has not been a core funding priority in the state budget. This has been changing the last two years — but we are so…
  Mike Young, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Why we’re optimistic about the climate crisis, friend

Friend, we need your help generating political will. Friend, it’s clear what we need to do to solve the climate crisis: accelerate our transition to clean energy and create a clean economy.  And the best part? We already can. We have the technology. We have the expertise to make these changes.   Al…
  Elise Fandrich, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
January 5, 2023 at 10:39 PM

Progress Update: Fighting against pollution 🏭

Friend, follow us as we eliminate pollution in 2023 Friend — 2022 saw amazing progress in the fight against pollution!  Here’s a report back on all that happened this past year, and where we need to focus our efforts on next. To stay updated on this work, please follow our Instagram, Twitter, Faceb…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Fwd: Friend, climate MUST be a priority in our state budget

We’ve got to quadruple our pollution reduction. Quick update, friend: Hundreds of Environmental Voters like you have already signed our digital petition urging our California leaders to prioritize climate in the 2023 state budget.  Reports show that transforming our transportation system to make i…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
January 3, 2023 at 5:32 PM

📎 [SURVEY ENCLOSED] for: YOU

We could use your input as we map out our 2023 priorities. The key to winning the fight against climate change is YOU, friend. We cannot solve the climate crisis alone. Your ideas, your passion, and your commitment are what drive this team and this movement. That’s why we’re reaching out today.  As…
  California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Fwd: Last call: We’re almost there, friend

There’s still time to make your tax-deductible gift to start 2023 strong!With a few hours left in 2022, there’s still time to be a part of our year-end fundraising campaign, friend. EnviroVoters Ed Fund had a HUGE year: We set a bold agenda with our Policy Roadmap, built on-the-ground power with th…
  California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Last call: We’re almost there, friend

There’s still time to make your tax-deductible donation to start 2023 strong. Friend, this is your last opportunity to make a tax-deductible gift before the end of the year to support our fight to protect our environment. Donate today → Give monthly → We’re counting down the hours until 20…
  Lucas Lineback, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Hope, friend.

We have so much of it going into 2023.Friend,  Even though we’re approaching ever closer to the 2030 deadline scientists have given us to implement the changes we need to avoid major climate catastrophe, I’m actually very hopeful as we enter 2023.  Because EnviroVoters Ed Fund HAS the solutions! We…
  Sean McManus, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 7:49 PM

in your hands, friend

We are setting California’s bold climate policy agenda. Will you power our work for 2023? Friend, our ability to solve the climate crisis and protect California’s natural resources is in your hands. Please make a tax-deductible gift today before the end of the year! Hi friend,  Even as we grow anot…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 8:17 PM

where we go from here

2022 was a banner year, friend. Let's make top it in 2023! Friend, 2022 was a banner year for climate action in California — and a banner year for EnviroVoters.  EnviroVoters helped secure a historic climate budget, transformative climate legislation, and game-changing regulations. And in the midte…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Friend, climate MUST be a priority in our state budget

We’ve got to quadruple our pollution reduction. Hi friend, California has some of the most ambitious climate goals in the world — but setting goals isn’t enough. We also have to meet those goals, and recent reports show that we need to quadruple our pollution reduction to even have a chance at rea…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 1:00 AM

The Climate Insider: New Year's Resolutions, UN Conference Takeaways, and More!

EnviroVoters' monthly newsletter with the inside scoop into California's climate justice movement. California was the only U.S. state in participation at COP 15, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties, last week in Montreal, showing our importance as a leader in local and global…
  Matt Abularach-Macias, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 10:18 PM

70%, friend!

Remember the Path to 62 for a climate majority in the California Legislature? Here’s how we’re doing. Friend, now that the dust has settled on the November election, I have some extremely exciting news to report:  Our climate champion candidates won in 9 of our 13 priority races — that’s wins for 7…
  Elise Fandrich, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Here's the biggest clean energy wins California had in 2022 ⚡ and where we need to go next

Friend, find out where you fit into the clean energy transition!Hi friend,  I wanted to give you a quick update about the progress California has made in 2022 towards a clean energy economy, what needs to be done next, and how you can help! We accomplished some massive wins this year:WIN #1In 2022,…
  Erika Guzman Cornejo, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Look: We got a shout-out!

Check this out: Friend, our CEO Mary Creasman was quoted in this week’s CalMatters article on climate action in California!  We’re so gratified to know that when a major publication wants to know “Will California keep up its climate momentum?”, they ask us — because they know EnviroVoters is one of…
  Wendy-Sue Rosen, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 11:45 PM

50 has never looked so good

Friend, give a gift to the climate this holiday seasonFriend,  At 50 years old, California Environmental Voters is aging like a fine wine.  In fact, our 50th year might just end up being the most successful one in our history — from securing a $54 billion climate budget to passing transformative le…
  Mike Young, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Friend, have you heard this good piece of climate news?

Southern California is making huge strides for clean air! Friend, we just secured a huge win in Southern California.  The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is a little-known but immensely important board consisting of elected and appointed officials in Southern California. Togeth…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM

How we can top 2022, friend

California should have an even bigger climate year in 2023 – with your help!Friend, we’re a month past Election Day, and I’m still on cloud nine. You see, heading into election season, California Environmental Voters had already helped deliver an unprecedented year of climate action, including $54 …
  Oliver Ignacio, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Friend, we’re going to Montreal 🇨🇦

You can be part of this once-in-a-decade opportunity to save life on Earth.California Environmental Voters is on its way to Canada, friend!  I’m excited to be joining EnviroVoters’ delegation in Montreal to discuss a once-in-a-decade plan to save life on Earth.   California is an official observer …
  Shanil Jiwani, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 6, 2022 at 5:27 PM

We have to keep our promises 🤝

Friend, ask President Biden to support developing nations in the global climate fight.DIGITAL PETITION TO PRESIDENT BIDEN Keep our promise to help developing nations transition to clean, renewable energy! SIGN THE PETITION >> Petition Signer: YOU Friend,  Last month, I attended the COP27 UN …
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 5, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Update on our petition to President Biden

Today, tell the President we need a clean energy future. Friend, we had high hopes when we sent you this petition to President Biden a few weeks ago  We didn’t expect to receive over 1,100 signatures this fast!  We’re making sure the President knows that EnviroVoters stands loudly and clearly in su…
  Mike Young, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 7:17 PM

🏞 The PUBLIC Lands Act could pass through Congress, but only with your help

Friend, Californians need public lands more than we may realize Friend, public lands are part of our identity as Californians.  From Joshua Tree National Park in the desert, to Muir Woods National Monument in the Bay Area, to Yosemite National Park beyond the Central Valley, these iconic destinatio…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 7:55 PM

The Climate Insider: Climate-conscious holiday shopping, Giving Tuesday, and more!

EnviroVoters' monthly newsletter with the inside scoop into California's climate justice movement.This holiday season choose healthy and sustainable gifts for your loved ones. Here is a list of 10 no-clutter, thoughtful, and environmentally friendly gift ideas that will make everyone on your list —…
  California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 1:16 AM

LAST CALL: We’re so close, friend

You can make a huge impact on our ambitious climate agenda!Friend, there’s still time to be a part of our Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign!  EnviroVoters Ed Fund has had a monster year, from setting a bold agenda with our Policy Roadmap to building on-the-ground power with the launch of our yout…
  Congressman Harley Rouda, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 5:52 PM

Friend, give GREEN today on Giving Tuesday

Friend,  This Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to California Environmental Voters Education Fund to power our fight for climate action → Donate $15 → Donate $35 → Donate $50 → Donate $100 → Donate another amount → The board and staff of EnviroVoters Ed Fund would be honored if you mak…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 5:36 PM

The 🔑 to a greener future

Friend, to build a climate movement bigger than anything we’ve ever seen before, we just need one thing: YOU. Our movement is built by the dedication of activists just like yourself who are determined to fight for a green future.  That green future is the goal of our Policy Roadmap. After extensive…
  Madison Luzar, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 5:55 PM

How to talk climate with your family this Thanksgiving

Friend, it’s possible to have cordial family dinners!Hi friend,  As the U.S. political climate has grown rapidly more divisive over the past decade, many families have become split along party lines — including mine. According to a recent New York Times poll, around one in five voters feel that the…
  Emmanuel Agraz-Torres, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM

I don't trust that the water in my home is safe to drink

Friend, the Ambassador program allowed me to build power around water equity in the Central Valley.Hi friend,  Growing up in Dinuba in the Central Valley, my family and I worried about whether the water coming out of our tap was safe to drink. To this day, we still don’t trust that the water in our…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 12:57 AM

Update: Takeaway from election in California

Friend, voters made sure accepting oil money was a losing strategy. Friend, now that most of the votes have been counted, I wanted to give you another update on the results from the November 8 election.  After a year of monster legislative and regulatory wins, we’re walking away from 2022 with mons…
  Congressman Harley Rouda, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 5:25 PM

How I’m fighting climate change, friend

Join me in supporting the EnviroVoters Ed Fund this Giving Tuesday.Hi friend,  You might think that after serving in Congress I find myself feeling discouraged, especially about tackling the climate crisis. After all, we have until 2030 to make serious changes before major climate catastrophe becom…
  Shanil Jiwani, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Today, tell President Biden: We need a clean energy future

Show the President that EnviroVoters support decarbonization. Friend,  Just last week, at the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference, I sat in the audience as President Biden announced a slew of new initiatives and commitments to address the global climate crisis. This time, he did it with a win under …
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters Education Fund · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 5:08 PM

We’re getting started early, friend

Two weeks from today is Giving Tuesday. Will you help fund our work for 2023?Today is National Philanthropy Day, friend, and I’m reaching out to share an important opportunity to create a lasting environmental legacy. On Giving Tuesday two weeks from today, millions of people worldwide join a globa…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 10:40 PM

​Being an environmental voter isn’t just about voting, friend

EnviroVoters are climate champions and environmental advocates year round. Is that you, friend? Friend, being an environmental voter isn’t just about voting during election time. Being an environmental voter is about being a climate champion and environmental advocate year round. At EnviroVoters, w…
  Veda Banerjee, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 9:49 PM

🗞LA Times: “Every election is a climate election. The midterms were no exception”

Hey, we’re quoted in today’s LA Times! Friend, our CEO Mary Creasman is quoted in today’s LA Times article about climate and the midterm election!  While the public has gotten much more behind climate action over the years, according to the LA Times, climate was still not a major focus of the midte…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Update on CA election results

Take a deep breath, friend. Democracy is at work.Hi friend, I wanted to give you an update on where things stand the day after the midterm election.  While most results federally and statewide are too close to call, there is some good news and bad news we can already share. Statewide environmental …
  Mattea Pechter, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Fwd: It’s go time, friend!

It’s up to California to lead the way on climate and saving democracy. Will you volunteer to win this election? Friend, if you’re anything like me, you’re getting an email from a political candidate with doomsday predictions every hour.  It’s true that the entire midterm election is a toss-up acros…
  California Environmental Voters Small Contributor Committee · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Nothing scares Big Oil more than these 5 candidates

Friend, this Halloween, can you help us defeat Big Oil at the ballot box?This Halloween, you’re sure to see all sorts of monsters, friend. But of all the monsters we’ve seen, the scariest of all has to be Big Oil. For too long, Big Oil has had a disastrous influence on California’s climate action. …
  Mattea Pechter, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 4:28 PM

It’s go time, friend!

We’ve got 11 days and two weekends left in the 2022 election, friend. It’s go time! Ignore the polls. Ignore the ads flooding your social media. Ignore that stack of mailers piled up on your desk. We CAN win this election in California to save democracy and take a necessary, massive step forward i…
  California Environmental Voters (formerly CLCV) · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 9:47 PM

The Climate Insider: Voter Guide, Path to 62 and More!

EnviroVoters' monthly newsletter with the inside scoop into California's climate justice movement.12 more days to vote: Check out our voter guide! California Environmental Voters has created a simple, easy-to-navigate page with everything you need to know about voting this election season. From de…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 8:28 PM

President Biden’s first national monument 🌄

Friend, we’re asking the President to protect public land in California!Hi friend, This week, President Biden designated the first national monument of his presidency: Camp Hale in Colorado.  We’re so excited to see the President use his power to protect public lands, and we’re even more excited to…
  California Environmental Voters Small Contributor Committee · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Fwd: Friend, elect a climate majority in the California Senate!

By electing these four climate champions, we can shift the balance of power in the State Senate.Friend, we’re less than three weeks away from Election Day, but November 8 is only the last day of voting. Early Voting has already begun! This year, we have a unique opportunity to elect a majority of c…