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Environmental Justice Groups Across the Country Issue Letter to the Department of the Treasury on Hydrogen Funding
On October 13, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.2 billion in funding for hydrogen infrastructure development in California, as part of $7 billion in hydrogen hub funding available nationwide. In response, CEJA submitted a letter to the DOE vehemently opposing California’s approach to obtaining this funding. California’s application process entirely cut out input from low-income communities of color … Read MoreThe Regenerate California Coalition Examines California’s Underperforming Gas Plants
New analysis of California’s 2022 heat wave confirms gas plants failed to deliver promised power while toxic emissions soared in environmental justice communities.
Results call into question Gov. Newsom’s strategy to prolong the life of gas plants to prevent energy shortfalls.
Download the 2023 Heatwave Report here
California gas plants underperformed and over polluted in the record breaking heat wave … Read MoreOUT NOW: 2022 Legislative Scorecard
Big Progress, Serious Concerns
Ten years after CEJA released our first environmental justice scorecard, we have seen incredible progress in lawmakers’ awareness of environmental and climate justice issues. In 2022, grassroots organizing and advocacy propelled four of our priority bills onto the governor’s desk, and three were signed into law. But major challenges continued. As the embattled oil and gas … Read MoreThank you for building power with us in 2022.
In 2022, we won significant policy victories. Thank you for taking action with CEJA this year.Letter: Concerns about Carbon Capture and Storage in 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan
Download this letter as a PDF. October 24, 2022 Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Chair Liane Randolph California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Concerns about Carbon Capture and Storage in Scoping Plan Dear Governor Newsom, Chair Liane Randolph, and Air Resources Board Members: We appreciate… Read MoreNow hiring: Communications Director
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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 – to improve environmental health by creating comprehensive opportunities for… Read MoreThe Importance of Education in Solar Programs
Living in California is expensive, and rising energy bills makes it harder. While the state has championed renewable energy solutions, not all residents are able to shoulder the up-front costs in order to receive the benefits of those programs. Today, many renters have limited access to options such as solar panels, energy efficient appliances, or electric vehicle charging stations. Environmental … Read MoreTake action with us: call Governor Newsom.
This is the final push: join us to urge Governor Newsom and the state air and climate regulator to prioritize a fossil fuel phaseout and no CCUS in the state climate plan.Job Announcement: Co-Executive Director
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The California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) aims to hire the first of two Co-Executive Directors by the Fall of 2022. Once the first Co-Executive Director is hired, they will serve as the Interim Executive Director until the other Co-Executive Director is hired and will have a role in the hiring of the second Co-Executive Director.
Job Announcement: Climate Justice Program Manager
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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
