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Thank you for building power with us in 2022.

In 2022, we won significant policy victories. Thank you for taking action with CEJA this year.

Job Announcement: Climate Justice Program Manager

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Download here. Open until filled The California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) is a statewide, community-led alliance that works to achieve environmental justice by advancing policy solutions. We unite the powerful local organizing of our members in the communities most impacted by environmental hazards – low-income communities and communities of color (immigrant communities) – to improve environmental health
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EJ Organizations Issue Statement on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Generation in California

As low income and communities of color  face an affordability crisis, rising rates, major utility debt, economic insecurity, and ongoing power outages, the group released the following statement.

The Critical Role of CalEnviroScreen in Advancing Environmental Justice

In our new report, Advancing Environmental Justice in California: How CalEnviroScreen Plays a Critical Role, we discuss the importance of CalEnviroScreen 3.0: its purpose, the history of its development, and how it works to advance environmental justice at both the state and local levels. The report also clarifies common misunderstandings about the CalEnviroScreen, and how it should be used to not only direct important investments, but also to create environmental protections for areas most overburdened by pollution.

Community Town Halls Across California

CEJA hosted a series of in-district community town halls to create a space to educate elected officials on environmental justice, immigrant rights, and housing rights, engage community residents and their elected officials in dialogue, help move decision-makers closer to championing our policies, and bridge movements.

Governor Brown Proposes $176.6 Million Exide Clean Up Plan

Finally the commitment to make clean up a priority has come! We look forward to seeing clean up efforts happening on the ground and health improvements in the community.

Reflections from COP 21: No REDD in California

California Air Resources Board is considering allowing REDD programs into the state’s already-flawed cap and trade program. CEJA is working hard to stop this!