Campaign Updates
CEJA Releases New Green Zones Report
Green Zones: Transforming Toxic Hot Spots into Healthy and Thriving Neighborhoods CEJA is proud to announce the release of its newest Green Zones Across California report for 2018! This updated 36-page report highlights nine Green Zones case studies led by residents and community-based organizations from different environmental justice communities across California. What is a Green Zone? All across California, low-income… Read More
Tell Governor Brown to sign AB 2447: Help build Green Zones in California
Communities have the right to know when developers plan to build polluting industry in our neighborhoods. Tell Governor Brown to support increased transparency and community decision making by signing AB 2447 into law! Homeowners, tenants, schools and local businesses have the right to know when a polluting facility may be a threat to their community. AB 2447 by Assemblymember Eloise… Read More
Energy Democracy: Accountability and Control of our Energy System
CEJA is shaping a bold vision for energy use and decision making in California to ensure that low-income families already burdened by pollution are not saddled with higher energy prices. Our communities deserve Energy Democracy to be at the table where decisions are made to protect the air they breathe from toxic sources, and to help save on energy bills. Read about our goals and energy policy priorities this legislative session.
The Fight to Stop Prop 70: Communities of Color Say No to Big Oil
On June 5th, voters in California resoundingly rejected Proposition 70, the most controversial proposition on the June primary ballot, that was part of a long-term effort by Big Oil to attack and undermine efforts to address climate change. EJ communities across the state mobilized their family, friends, and neighbors to vote down Proposition 70 because we needed to take a stand against corporate-controlled climate policy.
2018 Environmental Justice Legislative Agenda
We are pleased to release our 2018 Environmental Justice Legislative Agenda featuring a range of bills that ensure safe and affordable drinking water, protect communities from toxic waste, improve air quality, promote equitable transportation, and limit offshore oil drilling. Read all about the 15 bills on our 2018 EJ Legislative Agenda here!
2017 Environmental Justice Scorecard
Our Environmental Justice Scorecard is the only report on how California's elected officials are addressing environmental issues that impact low-income communities and communities of color. See how your legislator scored in the 2017 legislative session, read about highlights, and where the fight for EJ continues in 2018.
SB 1000 Toolkit: Planning for Healthy Communities
Our SB 1000 Toolkit showcases a wide range of best practices, methods and policies for local jurisdictions to adopt an EJ element, or integrate EJ-related goals, policies and objectives in their General Plans. Download the toolkit today to learn more about EJ planning, methods for identifying disadvantaged communities, plans for successful community engagement, potential funding sources, and other strategies for implementing the requirements of SB 1000.
Environmental Justice Scorecard 2016 & Environmental Justice Agency Assessment
Our EJ Scorecard is the only report on how California's elected officials are addressing environmental issues that impact low-income communities and communities of color. The Agency Assessment includes EJ Principles for Policy Implementation, with an analysis of how state regulatory agencies can improve their commitment to and inclusion of environmental justice within policy implementation.
New Report: Community Vision and Principles for Transformative Climate Communities
In our new report we draw from our members, partners, and allies to provide a snapshot of what the TCC program could look like in both urban and rural environmental justice neighborhoods across California. Read more about the wide range of community-led plans for place-based transformation possible through comprehensive, cross-cutting climate investments that address environmental pollution and disinvestment in the most highly impacted communities.