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  Melissa Romero, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 6:02 PM

re: WE DID IT

The biggest climate bill of the year would not have passed without us. Friend — the California legislative session closed last week with historic wins for California and the world.  Thanks in part to EnviroVoters’ crunch-time efforts, 11 of our 12 priority climate and democracy bills that made it to…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM

QUIZ: Where is Inflation Reduction Act money going?

The IRA represents the biggest climate investment in U.S. history. Hey friend,  The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) turned one year old last month, and Americans are already reaping the benefits.  The IRA is a $500 billion funding package that features the single largest investment in fighting the cli…
  Veda Banerjee, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 7:05 PM

POLL: Climate change is a TOP priority for Californians

The people of California are on our side, friend Friend, did you know that a whopping 68% of Californians believe that efforts to protect the environment should be prioritized even at the risk of curbing economic growth!  This is part of a new release of inspiring results from a recent poll by the P…
  Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 8:23 PM

September CA Legislative Update for YOU

In these final nine days, here’s how the most important climate bills are doing → Friend, our organization has spent all year lobbying for California leaders to pass bold climate solutions, and it’s paying off!  Thanks in part to our multifaceted advocacy efforts, a whopping 13 transformative climat…
  Marquis Mason, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 11:10 PM

Recapping Green California Advocacy Day 2023

This is EnviroVoters Ed Fund's biggest lobby day of the year! Our biggest lobby event of the year just happened in Sacramento on Wednesday, and I’m here to tell you all about it.  California Environmental Voters Education Fund runs a coalition called Green California, consisting of 140 member organ…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Tell Congress to force banks to stop funding the climate crisis

The Fossil Free Finance Act requires big banks to stop financing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.Friend — Deadly heat waves sweeping the nation. Maui on fire. Southern California on hurricane watch. Towns threatened by flooding and mudslides. All in the past few weeks.  Not to mention the communiti…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 5:25 PM

And the winner is...

Here’s how you could get one of these buttons, friendHey friend,  After nearly 1,500 votes in our poll, there is a clear winner for the next EnviroVoters+ button design! Send me the button! Friend, you can get that very button by becoming a part of EnviroVoters+, our grassroots membership program …
  Yolanda Aguilar Calendario, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

We’re looking for the next generation of climate leaders

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming an organizer? The EnviroVoters Ed Fund is thrilled to announce that we’re recruiting for the third cohort of our successful Ambassador program right now!  The Ambassador program seeks to support an environmental and climate justice professional orga…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM

A whole year since the IRA was passed. Has anything changed?

Spoiler alert: YES!!!Hi friend, Exactly one year ago, the federal government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — a $500 billion funding package that includes the biggest climate investment in U.S. history.  And since the IRA was passed, we have witnessed massive wins, including unprecedented …
  Mike Young, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Myths vs. Facts: The California Environmental Quality Act

This 53-year-old law offers Californians a tool to stand up for the health of their communities. Have you heard of CEQA, friend?  CEQA is the California Environmental Quality Act, an essential yet often misunderstood law that’s been around for over five decades.  Basically, CEQA requires that develo…
  Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Recess is over

We’re using every tool at our disposal to pass our legislative agenda by the September 14 deadline. Friend, summer recess is over for the California Legislature, and the Senate and Assembly are back in session!  They have two weeks to get bills through their respective Appropriations Committees, the…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM

re: You decide, friend: Which design is your favorite?

We want only the best for our EnviroVoters+ members Friend, we’ve gotten hundreds of submissions on our button poll, but we haven’t seen yours yet! We’ll be closing the poll soon, but there’s still a chance for you to let us know which EnviroVoters+ button design is your favorite. As a refresh, Envi…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Let’s sue the fossil fuel industry, friend

Tell the Justice Department to hold them accountable for decades of deliberate deception. Sign our digital petition demanding the Justice Department hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for their decades of deliberate deception → ADD MY NAME Friend, climate change becoming the crisis it is to…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 9:51 PM

It’s working, friend

We’re building the political power to solve the climate crisis. I’ll make this quick, friend. Can you chip in $10 to help us fight the climate crisis?  We have the solutions to mitigate the worst consequences of climate change and prepare for a sustainable future. What we lack is the political will …
  Lisa Imai, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 7:49 PM

This program helped change my life

Supporting the future leaders of the climate movement is the best legacy you could leaveHi friend! My name is Lisa, and I spent the past year organizing in my community as an EnviroVoters Ed Fund Ambassador.  Growing up, like many other people in my hometown of Corona and throughout the Inland Empir…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Why should I care about the Farm Bill?

Friend, here’s all the reasons you should care and more >>Hey friend. Have you ever visited a farmers market? Ever walked past a community garden in a big city? Do you or anyone in your community rely on food stamps?  If so, then the Farm Bill may be improving your life in ways you never reali…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 6:56 PM

You decide, friend: Which design is your favorite?

Help us choose the next EnviroVoters+ button Friend, remember EnviroVoters+ — our grassroots membership program with EnviroVoters-themed rewards at each level of giving?  For our Defenders level ($10/month), we’ve created some new designs for buttons and would love for you to decide which one we inc…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 7:36 PM

re: TAKE ACTION: Expand the right to vote to all

Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 would be a game-changer, friend. Friend, we’re seeing tremendous support for restoring the right to vote to American citizens in prison.  We noticed you haven’t signed on to our petition yet. Add your name today to raise your voice for protecting and expanding the…
  Mike Young, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 6:53 PM

NTY: We’ve reached a “tipping point” with climate change

this hasn’t happened in 12,800 years!Hey friend, did you see this headline in yesterday’s New York Times? We’re reaching the point of no return with the climate crisis. Global warming is causing ocean currents around the North Atlantic to slow in a way we haven’t seen in 12,800 years. The Times rep…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Your survey enclosed, friend

Take our 2-minute survey to let us know what climate issues are most important to you. Friend — It’s only been a few weeks since we sent out our 2023 Summer Survey, and we’ve already received HUNDREDS of responses! For instance, nearly half of respondents say they are most impacted by wildfires or p…
  Marquis Mason, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 3:42 PM

TAKE ACTION: Expand the right to vote to all

Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 would be a game-changer, friend.DIGITAL PETITIONRestore voting rights to U.S. citizens in prison Sign my name → The right to vote is not a privilege, friend — voting in America is an inalienable human right that should be afforded to all citizens regardless of …
  Yolanda Aguilar Calendario, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Every win our Ambassadors had this past year!

Watch how our Ambassadors make a real difference for environmental justiceHey friend, Our second cohort of Ambassadors was a MASSIVE success, and we are beyond excited to share their accomplishments with you!  The EnviroVoters Ed Fund Ambassador program resources young leaders in the Central Valley …
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 3:16 PM

How to keep cool in the heat ☀️

Friend, read these tips for dealing with extreme heat waves. Friend, we don’t need to tell you that we’re in the midst of an extreme heat wave — all you have to do is go outside or check the thermostat.  Currently, over 100 million Americans are currently under excessive heat warnings or advisories.…
  Andrew Escamilla, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Happy Latino Conservation Week, friend!!

Pick from one of 200+ events nationwide to connect to nature. This week is the 10th annual Latino Conservation Week, friend! Hispanic Access Foundation established Latino Conservation Week back in 2014 to offer Latino families and youth unique outdoor recreation activities and programs to connect wi…
  Lucas Lineback, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Funny you should ask

The EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a proven track record of success. What exactly does the California Environmental Voters Education Fund do, friend? Funny you should ask.  The EnviroVoters Ed Fund aims to radically advance climate policy by promoting civic participation, shifting public opinion, and educ…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Misinformation here, misinformation there, misinformation everywhere

Sign our petition to let media corporations know: we will not tolerate the promotion of climate misinformation!Friend, it’s no secret that there’s misinformation all across the internet.  But studies have shown that social media platforms are doing virtually nothing to stop lies about climate change…
  Veda Banerjee, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM

What do YOU want us to be focusing on, friend?

Take our 2-minute survey to let us know what climate issues are most important to you.Hi friend, We can’t solve the climate crisis alone. But together, we have the power as a movement to effect change at a massive scale.  That’s why we’re reaching out today. Now that we’re halfway through the year, …
  Veda Banerjee, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 7:15 PM

QUIZ: How well do you know the CA Legislature?

Test your knowledge with our 6-question quiz, friend Friend, how well do you think you know the California Legislature and understand its lawmaking process? This short six-question quiz is designed to test your knowledge. Friend, take our quiz to see if you’re an expert or a novice on California’s l…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 6:01 PM

California is home to HOW many native plants??

Read our blogs to learn about our wildflower varieties, snowpack in the Sierras, and so much more!Hi there, Did you know that California is home to more than 6,500 native plant types, which make the Golden State a biodiversity hotspot and play an essential role in our ecosystem?  Or did you know tha…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Don’t miss this chance, friend

Our fiscal year ends tonight. Your gift powers our critical climate work. Our fiscal year ends tonight. Please don’t miss this chance to support the great fight of this generation. Friend, California Environmental Voters is finalizing its next fiscal year budget right now. However much we raise befo…
  Lucas Lineback, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 8:41 PM

We’re taking on the climate crisis - and winning.

We have the solutions, friend!Hi 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 wrap up our fiscal year this month. We’re not waiting around for someo…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Help us keep climate in the Farm Bill!

Now is the time to invest in climate, not cut back. Friend – Nearly 3,000 (!!!) people have already signed our petition in favor of a stronger, more climate-focused Farm Bill. Will you add your name to keep the momentum going? Congress has until the end of September to reauthorize the Farm Bill, whi…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Tell President Biden: Declare a climate emergency!

Friend, this would unlock tools to mitigate severe consequences of the climate crisis.DIGITAL PETITION Tell President Biden: Declare a climate emergency! Add my name → Petition Signer: YOU Hi friend.  Seeing the gas mask-donned New Yorkers standing beneath the faded silhouettes of skyscrapers and bl…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 7:51 PM

re: Do you support expanding the Supreme Court?

Friend, we want to hear from you about court reform.Friend, we’ve already received over 1,200 responses to our poll, but we haven’t heard from you: Are you in favor of expanding the Supreme Court by at least four seats? YES NO The California Environmental Voters Education Fund (EnviroVoters Ed F…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 9:04 PM

LGBTQ+ rights are part of climate justice 🏳️‍🌈

It’s important to us for you to feel included, friendHi friend, We talk at length about how racial justice and climate justice are inextricably linked.  But what is not talked about nearly enough is how interconnected LGBTQ+ justice is with climate justice.  Research has shown that LGBTQ+ people are…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 7:35 PM

⚠️ Some members of Congress are trying to cut climate investments

Sign our petition to tell Congress that we want a progressive Farm BillFriend, now is the time to be making massive investments in climate solutions, NOT cutting them back.  Every five years, the Farm Bill — a massive package directing hundreds of billions of federal dollars into agriculture and foo…
  Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Honoring Juneteenth through these CA bills

These bills would make waves for voter rights Friend, this Juneteenth we are celebrating all of the progress made toward universal civil rights.  But we are also using this time to acknowledge how much work still needs to be done to ensure the right to vote, live, and thrive is afforded to everyone.…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Friend: Do you want the government to protect more public lands?

Please answer our one-question survey. Friend, we’ve heard from over 1,500 members of this community, but not yet from you. Please answer our one-question survey: Do you want to see more federally protected public land? Supporter: YOUSurvey Response: NOT RECORDED Public lands are a key tool in the f…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 5:48 PM

Big Oil won’t stop, friend. We can’t either.

We can’t underestimate what we're up against.Friend, did you know California is one of the top oil producing states in the country? Corporate polluters are powerful and entrenched in our politics. 63% of state legislators take oil money, including over half of Democrats!  But you know what? EnviroVo…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 5:15 PM

POLL: Do you support expanding the Supreme Court?

Friend, we want to hear from you about court reform.ENVIROVOTERS ED FUND POLL Are you in favor of expanding the Supreme Court? YES NO MEMBER: ENVIROVOTER Hi friend, The Supreme Court has been rocked by scandals in recent months, with justices like Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch accused of ethic…
  California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 4:08 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Insider update on priority climate legislation

Friend, join us Wednesday to learn about which bills are advancing.Hi there,  California Environmental Voters is hosting an Insider Update on Priority Climate Legislation NEXT WEDNESDAY. Can you make it?   In this exclusive members-only briefing, our ace legislative team will let you know about the …
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Let’s talk about the Farm Bill

friend, watch our video to learn about this critical agriculture and food bill.Hi friend, As crazy as it may sound, there are still some bills that Congress not only passes but does so with bipartisan support.  The Farm Bill is one of those bills. Every five years, Congress reauthorizes hundreds of …
  Melissa Romero, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 6:29 PM

CA Legislative Update for YOU

Friend, nearly all our state priority bills have advanced! Big California legislative update, friend:  Last Friday was the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin, and nearly every single one of EnviroVoters’ priority bills advanced!  That means we are one step closer to holding corp…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters Ed Fund · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Do public lands matter to you, friend?

They matter to solving the climate crisis. Hi friend, Public lands are part of our identity as Californians, whether it’s an iconic destination like Yosemite or your local park or hiking trail. But public lands are valuable beyond recreation. Public lands are essential in the fight against climate c…
  Lucas Lineback, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 6:19 PM

This card could be yours, friend!

Take your activism to the next level by supporting our world-changing work By joining EnviroVoters+ with a donation of $2 or more a month, you will receive a customized digital membership card like the one above, symbolizing your commitment to climate justice! Donate $2/month California Environment…
  Cayman Hunter, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 5:30 PM

SURVEY: Friend, what legacy do you want to leave in the world?

What does leaving a legacy mean to you? What legacy do you want to leave in the world?Friend,  Sometimes it may seem like each of us as individuals can do little to fight the climate crisis. But when we work together to effect change on a larger scale, we can truly change the world. California Envir…
  Mary Creasman, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM

The “Enviro Oscars” 🏆

Friend, I hope you can make it to the Badass in Green Awards next year.Hi friend, This month, hundreds of environmentalists and climate activists from up and down the state came together to celebrate California Environmental Voters' 50th anniversary and celebrate leaders and innovators in the climat…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Our next Town Hall is WEDNESDAY, friend!

Hear from experts about how this $369 BILLION investment will be distributedFriend, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlike anything the U.S. has ever passed.  The $369 billion climate investment will help reduce air pollution, prevent wildfires, improve water conditions in underserved communiti…
  Veda Banerjee, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 5:13 PM

half a century

Watch 50 years of EnviroVoters’ progressIt’s our birthday, friend. This year, California Environmental Voters is celebrating 50 years on the frontlines of the state’s toughest environmental battles, from our founding in 1972 to passing the most aggressive climate package in history in 2022. 50 years…
  Aaron McCall, California Environmental Voters · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Here’s how YOU can benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act

Friend, hear from experts about how this $369 BILLION investment will be distributedHi friend, Last year, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. At $369 billion over 10 years, the IRA represents the single largest investment in fighting the climate crisis the U.S. has eve…