How did the environment do in the 2011 legislative session?

Oct 12, 2011

Governor Brown showed he believes a clean environment & a strong economy go hand-in-hand. Read More >

And sharks everywhere applauded!

Oct 7, 2011

OK, so sharks don't actually ever applaud. But if they could, they would be heartily clapping their fins together for the decision by California Governor Jerry Brown to sign AB 376 to ban the possession and sale of shark fins in California.

Authored by Assemblymembers Paul Fong and Jared Huffman, the bill will help put a stop to the unnecessary and cruel practice of shark finning. As described by the governor himself: Read More >

CA legislative session wraps up, environmental priority bills await action by Governor Brown

Sep 13, 2011

This has been a busy year for environmental advocates in the State Capitol, and though the legislative session wrapped up last Friday (well, very early Saturday morning), there's still plenty of work to do to ensure Governor Jerry Brown signs our priority bills. Read More >

Senate passes BPA ban, many environmental bills still in play

Sep 1, 2011

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the state legislature! There have been plenty of ups and downs, and there's still more than a week for bills to be passed out of their second houses. Read More >

CA Legislature Returns: Updates & next steps to pass environmental priority bills

Aug 15, 2011

Today the State Senate and Assembly returned from a month long recess. Though it's only the first day back, advocates and legislators are already very busy, and this quick pace is expected to continue for the next several weeks. Read More >

A shark frenzy?

Jul 29, 2011

Are you ready to get in on the frenzy around sharks? Read More >

Secret Budget Negotiations Threaten California's Public Health and Environment

Jun 21, 2011

It’s the untold story of California’s budget crisis. Read More >

Green California: Working together to win legislative victories for the environment

Jun 8, 2011

23 California environmental bills pass through first house! Read More >

Louise Renne: Legal Pioneer and Environmental Champion

Jun 2, 2011

Louise Renne is a legal pioneer on environmental, consumer, and women’s issues. Read More >

Celebrating Environmental Champions

May 26, 2011

Next week, we’re going to do something truly remarkable. We’re going to celebrate success at our annual Environmental Leadership awards on Thursday, June 2. Read More >

 
 
 

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2018 California Environmental Scorecard

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