Tag: California
As California considers dropping fossil fuels from major pension funds, new...
“California cannot be a climate justice leader if we continue to invest in the companies that are polluting our environment.”
‘Let the floodgates open’: Starbucks union scores first wins in California
"This is a major victory," said Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat. "It's time for Starbucks to pay fair wages and treat every worker with dignity and respect."
California oil and gas industry leans on political heavyweights to drill...
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
California briefly runs on 97% renewable energy, showing a future in...
If anyone is listening, what we really need is national financial instruments allowing families to pay off solar panels over time.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against telecom industry in...
The court ruled against the telecom industry and California's net neutrality law is now enforceable.
Community efforts to clean up contaminated water in one California town
“Lawmakers need to figure out better ways to balance the interests of industry with protecting people’s health.”
California releases new proposal to ban oil drilling near communities
“We are committed to protecting public health, the economy and our environment as we transition to a greener future that reckons with the realities of the climate crisis we’re all facing.”
California adds new endangered species protections for leatherback sea turtles
“Protecting the state’s ocean to save leatherbacks benefits not only sea turtles, but whales and people too.”
California votes no: Governor Gavin Newsom survives Republican-led recall effort
California voters cast their ballots in the recall because “as attention started being focused nationally on this election, people started realizing what was at stake.”
California passes landmark bill moving state closer to target offshore wind...
“Investing in offshore wind is an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to California building an electricity grid that is resilient, reliable and renewable."
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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.