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California’s largest investment in solar building resilience for 2021
January 26, 2021
This past year Californians were dealt historic wildfires, extreme heat, and power blackouts, all in the midst of a pandemic. While these intersecting public health and climate crises have impacted all Californians, they are not equalizing forces. The state’s most vulnerable communities have endured the greatest harm from the widening racial, socioeconomic, and health inequities of COVID-19 and lack of … Read MoreStatement on the Nomination of Michael Regan for EPA Administrator
December 17, 2020
For Immediate Release December 17, 2020 Statement on the Nomination of Michael Regan for EPA Administrator Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Michael Regan, the former Secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, to the EPA Administrator role: “We congratulate Michael Regan on his … Read MoreCA Environmental Justice Leaders Announce Top Contenders for EPA Administrator
December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 California Environmental Justice Leaders Call on Biden to Appoint EPA Leader with a ‘Proven Track Record’ on Environmental Justice Kevin de Leon, Heather Mcteer Toney, and Mathy Stanislaus Named as ‘Promising Candidates’ Sacramento, CA – Today, California environmental justice advocates announced their support for key candidates for the EPA Administrator position. “We’re encouraged by the news that … Read MoreNew Appointments Hold Promise for More Progressive, Equitable Direction for the California Air Resources Board
December 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2020 New Appointments Hold Promise for More Progressive, Equitable Direction for the California Air Resources Board Governor Newsom appoints 3 women of color, long-time environmental justice advocate to CARB Board SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, Governor Newsom announced his appointment of Liane Randolph to the position of CARB Board Chair, along with Gideon Kracov, Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, Davina … Read More70+ Organizations Oppose CARB Chair Mary Nichols for EPA
December 3, 2020
For Immediate Release December 3, 202070+ Organizations Oppose CARB Chair Mary Nichols for EPA
Nichols’ signature programs created ‘environmental sacrifice zones’ WASHINGTON – Over 70 organizations, led by California-based environmental justice groups, sent a letter to President-Elect Biden on Tuesday urging him to reject Mary Nichols as a prospective nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Nichols has served… Read MoreCEJA Mourns the Loss of EJ Champion Cecil Corbin-Mark
October 23, 2020
CEJA and our members and partners mourn the enormous and sudden loss of environmental justice champion Cecil Corbin-Mark. As the Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives at Harlem-based WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Cecil was a fierce and tireless fighter for environmental justice and he spent 26 years helping to build and strengthen the power of WE ACT, the… Read MoreExposing and Rejecting Disinformation
October 19, 2020
Communities of Color Continue to Lead on Environmental & Climate Justice
Dear community, It has been an overwhelming and painful year for communities throughout the state. As families face multiple crises, the California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) continues to fight for solutions that will address the long-term exposures/violence of environmental racism and climate injustice in California. As an alliance of … Read MoreHighlights of our 2020 Congreso: Rising Up for a Just Recovery
October 2, 2020
Thank you to all who joined CEJA’s #2020Congreso: Rising up for a #JustRecovery! More than 200 powerful EJ leaders came together virtually from August 11-12 to experience over two days of inspiring speakers, uplifting performances, skill-building workshops, and celebrations for our EJ Leadership Awardees. Read below for highlights from our 2020 Congreso!Day 1: Grounding us in the
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September 5, 2020
