Lessons in Capacity: How Bold Climate Policy Plays Out at a Local Level
For fear of sounding like a broken record, I will skip over the detailed account of how my fellowship/life is not exactly as I expected it to be, thanks to the pandemic. It’s 2021 but you could also call it December 56th, 2020. It didn’t become a brand new world January 1st, we are still wearing masks, working from home in our sweatpants, and trying to avoid refreshing the news. At the same time, I have been pondering the beauty of my unexpected journey to CivicSpark and SBC.
Legislative Tracking: What’s Hot in California Climate Policy?
SBC’s Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership, Sierra CAMP, is currently tracking several climate change bills introduced in the legislature that we think may impact Sierra communities. I’ve laid out each of these bills below along with how they could affect your community.
Top Three Reasons Why 2018 Was a Success for California Climate Action
It was a bit of a surprise when, at the end of 2017, we found the year rounding out with quite a bit worth celebrating in the climate action world. Now following 2018, despite the growing global hot mess of extreme wildfires, storm events, and sea level rise, I’m grateful to say there remains plenty to celebrate.
A Look at the Prop 3 Results: On Our Way to a New Normal
In June SBC was thrilled beyond belief when the $4 billion parks and water bond – Prop. 68 – passed. We wish we were celebrating again this morning for passage of Prop. 3, the $8.9 billion water bond on yesterday’s ballot; but alas, that will have to wait for another morning.
If you drink water or eat food, please vote #YesonProp3!
In this era of extreme polarization, I guess it’s no surprise that there are conflicts over Proposition 3, the water bond on the November 6th statewide ballot. I am disappointed, though, at the level of misunderstanding, misinformation, and misanthropy (against proponents) underlying the opposition.
SB 901: Wildfire in the Legislative Spotlight
Wildfire, a threat that many residents of California grapple with on a now-daily basis, became the highest priority for the California State Legislature this year.
A Culmination of Action: The California Legislative Session Wrap Up
Late Friday night, California lawmakers passed a number of bills of regional interest, wrapping up a two-year Legislative Session that will be remembered for contentious debates on catastrophic wildfire preparedness and response, renewable energy targets, and climate change policies.
Big News: Prop 68 Passed!
We have much to be grateful for in the Sierra and across the state, thanks to last night’s passage of Proposition 68, the $4 billion bond measure placed on yesterday’s ballot by the state Legislature to safeguard our water, parks, and natural resources.
Why Sierra Businesses, Nonprofits and Governments are Jumping on the Prop 68 Bandwagon
June 5th is just around the corner, so here’s what you need to know about all the folks in the Sierra who are supporting the $4billion bond measure Proposition 68, and why you should too.
The EPA and Fuel Economy Standards: The Story Behind the Headlines
You may have recently heard that head of the EPA, Scott Pruitt, announced the agency intends to roll back Obama era fuel economy standards for vehicle fleets. There has been some confusion, including my own, about what this announcement actually means compared to how it is being portrayed in headlines.