The department responsible for cleaning up California’s toxic waste problem is failing working class communities of color. Thousands of Californians are facing life-threatening health problems due to failed regulations and years’ worth of delayed cleanup of toxic substances in their workplaces, homes, and schools. Some of the stories and culprits…

Governor’s May Revise Includes Critical Investments for Environmental Justice Communities Budget surplus is “historic window” to create new climate job training, cap dangerous oil wells, and invest billions in utilities, housing, and climate resilience May 14, 2021 — Sacramento — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his May revision of the 2021 state budget with investments in critical environmental justice…

CA Environmental Justice Alliance Calls on Governor to Partner with Communities for Equitable Climate, COVID Recovery Californians “need investment in community resilience and a Just Recovery” Los Angeles, CA | March 11, 2021 — In his third state of the state address, Governor Newsom addressed the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 and economic crises on communities of color and low income communities in the past year.

Communities of Color Continue to Lead on Environmental and Climate Justice Dear community: It has been an overwhelming and painful year for communities throughout the state. …

Resounding Defeat Shows Californians Reject Deals with Polluters and Amplifies Call for Bolder Climate Leadership — By Strela Cervas, CEJA Action As recent wildfires, storms, and other extreme weather events have shown, the climate crisis is only getting worse. Everyday we see attacks from the Trump administration on communities of color, the environment, and climate science. …

By Tiffany Eng, CEJA Green Zones Program Manager — The impacts of climate change are deeply felt in environmental justice communities where residents are impacted by multiple sources of pollution, health vulnerabilities, and related challenges. These health problems are exacerbated by the fact that public investments and resources are scarce in low-income communities and communities of color. Communities across…

California’s climate leadership has a national and international spotlight, but it’s everyday residents on the frontlines who are the real heroes. They are fighting for real climate solutions every day, borne out of their daily struggles and a vision for a just, sustainable world. They are living and working next…

Sexual Harassment & Assault is a Violent Tool for Patriarchal Governance — As a statewide women-led alliance that advocates at the Capitol to create equity-focused policies for healthy, sustainable communities, we rise with the nearly 200 women who have signed a letter denouncing a culture of rampant sexual abuse and violence in and around the Capitol. …

By California Environmental Justice Alliance & PlaceWorks Inc. Imagine a state made up of healthy and thriving communities, where urban and rural neighborhoods have the means to prevent and reduce industrial pollution, provide open space and local organic food, develop affordable housing, preserve local culture, generate good jobs and conduct…