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Statement: New bill will tackle large threat posed by tiny plastics
Statement: Oil sheen off the coast of Orange County
Updates
Act now to phase out fracking in California
To save the bees, we must track pesticides
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Biden administration updates efficiency standards for washing machines & clothes dryers
Type
Issue
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To reduce waste, Target should phase out plastic bags
To eliminate plastic waste, we need retailers like Target to do their part by phasing out plastic bags.
Biden administration sets new efficiency standards for washing machines, clothes dryers
Updated standards to take effect in 2028 will reduce pollution
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Testimony: Support clean air and end fossil fuel subsidies
Intern Angela Georgens gave public testimony at a Senate budget subcommittee hearing on the importance of funding clean air programs and ending subsidies for oil and gas companies
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Establish the true value of rooftop solar
Rooftop solar is key to generating 100% clean energy quickly. California lawmakers need to consider all of the environmental and societal benefits, from cleaner air to reduced wildfire risk, when deciding the true value of rooftop solar.
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Update: Defending our Marine Protected Areas
Rachel Lucine, Environment California's ocean conservation campaign associate and other Environment California staff, joined forces with CALPIRG students, Azul and NRDC to advocate for strengthening and expanding California's Marine Protected Areas at the most recent Fish and Game Commission meeting.
Voices
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Offshore wind is an important part of California’s energy portfolio
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I appreciate the excellent work that Environment California is doing
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We need to take significant action
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