EnviroNews

Divestment from Fossil Fuels Bill Does Not Receive a Public Hearing

The bill would have significantly advanced state climate goals by requiring California’s two largest public pension funds to divest over…

3 years ago

Amid Historic Drought, Feuer Warns About Dangers of Fireworks

Leading up to the July 4th weekend, Feuer also detailed the numerous ways his Office is cracking down on illegal…

3 years ago

POLB Briefs: Gerald Desmond Bridge Demo; Second Busiest Month; Joins Green Shipping Corridor

This Green Shipping Corridor will be a big step toward decarbonizing shipping between the busiest ports in China and the…

3 years ago

Community Demands Shutdown of Warren Inc.

Residents and allies from across Los Angeles joined a press conference and protest on June 1 in Wilmington to demand…

4 years ago

California Moves To Major Fossil Fuel Divestment

California took a giant step toward a major divestment in fossil fuels on May 25 as the State Senate passed…

4 years ago

Gov. Newsom Welcomes World Leaders to California for Summit of the Americas

Governor Newsom will underscore key elements of the “California way:” defending democracy and protecting fundamental rights, achieving health care for…

4 years ago

Governor’s Briefs: Modernize State Medical Malpractice System; More Aggressive Response to Ongoing Drought

Governor Newsom warned that if this localized approach to conservation does not result in a significant reduction in water use…

4 years ago

Hahn Urges Temporary Shutdown of Carcinogen Emitting Facility in Vernon

On May 5, the SCAQMD issued a Proposition 65 notice regarding high levels of ethylene oxide “likely to affect public…

4 years ago

Gov. Newsom Highlights State and Local Action to Combat Drought, Calls On Californians To Take Action

The Governor’s March order was based on lessons learned from the last drought including that conservation actions are most impactful…

4 years ago

Would You Rather Die Slow or Die Quick? Assemblyman Mike Gipson Interview with RLn

For too long, Californians, particularly those from working-class communities of color who live next to freeways, oil refineries, chemical manufacturers,…

4 years ago