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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · 2d

Still relevant. @governor.ca.gov this bill is not needed, and will do more harm by chilling rules on air pollution when we can least afford it. Unlike the feds, you can let local agencies have all options to reduce pollution. #VetoSB34

Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Jun 30

Theral Golden doesn’t mince words.
“If you vote for SB 34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.”
@assemblydems.bsky.social @casendems.bsky.social
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SB 34 Is a Death Sentence for Our Communities - Los Angeles Sentinel

If you vote for SB 34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · 2d

💯. @governor.ca.gov - be the Governor that stood up to for-profit utilities and sign #AB1167 to make California the 7th state to protect customers from footing the bill for their lobbying and promotional campaigns!

UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Newsom should sign AB 1167 to keep costs down for utility ratepayers by ensuring they are not forced to subsidize utilities’ political lobbying and PR, our @denisegrab.bsky.social writes at @legal-planet.org.

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Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet

AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · 7d

Community groups come to South Coast AQMD and spoke truth, stated the facts, and even had visuals for the SCAQMD Board. The message is simple, we need stronger action to reduce port pollution, not just plans. Onward.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Aug 22

This is terrible for so many reasons.

Bad for our air. Bad for our climate goals. Bad for businesses.

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Aug 17

Why? Why??

Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding. The effort comes a year after the agency was honored for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-p...

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Aug 14

Replace an air conditioner, get a heater too…without the pollution.

With citywide A/C-to-heat-pump policies, we can cut emissions, clean our air, and keep homes comfortable year round.
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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Aug 14

Welcome back, #LAUSD students! 🚍💨

Thrilled to see zero-emissions buses rolling out — a fresh start to the year with cleaner air in our future.

Let’s keep going until every ride is clean.
#LAUSD #ElectrifyIt #CleanAirLA

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Jun 25

We have the hottest country in the world. They’re all saying it… the hottest country in the world. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Where extreme heat will pose the biggest threat: Look up your city

See in maps how heat waves and dangerous temperatures will affect your city this summer. Track the temperatures and extreme heat wave risk in your area.

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Apr 24

Terrific report. Anyone pondering what more can be done to address pollution should read today.

UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · Apr 24

In summary: We predict that you’re going to hear a lot more about ISRs very soon. Read more from Brennon Mendez and Cara Horowitz at @legal-planet.org legal-planet.org/2025/04/24/u...

Unsheathing a Weapon for Clean Air: ISRs - Legal Planet

New UCLA Emmett Institute report focuses on how to use Indirect Source Rules to fight pollution from mega facilities.

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UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · Apr 24

In summary: We predict that you’re going to hear a lot more about ISRs very soon. Read more from Brennon Mendez and Cara Horowitz at @legal-planet.org legal-planet.org/2025/04/24/u...

Unsheathing a Weapon for Clean Air: ISRs - Legal Planet

New UCLA Emmett Institute report focuses on how to use Indirect Source Rules to fight pollution from mega facilities.

legal-planet.org

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our team is working hard for clean air and climate gains in California. Read on for how the state can move forward with the rest of the world this legislative session.
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How California Moves Forward with the Rest of the World

While the Trump administration tries to drag us back to darker and dirtier days, California can forge ahead.

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Apr 12

Can we get us some French air in the Southland? www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...

Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.

Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thank you @asmmarcberman.bsky.social for authoring AB 1167 to ensure cost of for-profit utility lobbying and PR campaigns are kept out of California energy bills. @earthjustice.bsky.social is proud to co-sponsor! It's time to take politics out of our utility bills! earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...

California Assemblymember Berman Introduces Legislation To Lower Energy Bills

The California Ratepayer Protection Act would end the unfair practice of for-profit utilities charging customers for lobbying and PR campaigns

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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · Mar 25

On March 12, EPA Administrator Zeldin launched a sweeping 31-point plan to dismantle key environmental protections. One of his biggest targets was clean water protections. Here is how this will affect the safe water we all depend on:

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Mar 23

Trump wants to build more ships in the United States. It’s not so simple. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Trump wants to build more ships in the United States. It’s not so simple.

The administration aims to counter China’s dominance of commercial shipbuilding.

www.washingtonpost.com

Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Mar 20

Great article by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde @calmatters.org
My takeaway: going to zero emissions across the board is essential, but plans alone won’t get us there, we need action and less pollution to follow.

calmatters.org/environment/...

LA port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short

The LA and Long Beach ports are the region's biggest sources of air pollution. Groups representing 400,000 residents say new proposed rules don't go far enough.

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Mar 12

Or vice versa

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Mar 12

New Yorkers need #NYHeat! "The NY HEAT Act is the clear solution to lowering energy bills, curbing future rate hikes, and saving the 1 in 4 families who already can’t afford their energy bills an average of $136 every single month."
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New York Assembly Must Prioritize Affordability, Put NY HEAT Act in Final Budget As Utilities Raise Rates Every Year

Senate continues to show leadership by putting struggling families first and including NY HEAT Act in one-house - now Assembly must follow and include full bill in final budget; NY HEAT Act would save...

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Mar 8

You can find the story here. www.latimes.com/california/s...

L.A. temporarily bans evictions for renovations

The L.A. City Council voted unanimously to temporarily block evictions due to substantial renovations on Friday. The ban lasts until Aug. 1.

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Mar 8

L.A. temporarily bans evictions for renovations

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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · Feb 25

Offshore drilling directly threatens the public health and economic resilience of coastal communities, as well as vital ecosystems. We are standing with our partners and millions of people who would be harmed by this illegal order. See you in court, President Trump.

We’re Suing to Block Trump’s Illegal Ocean Drilling Plan

Executive order gives oil and gas companies a green light to drill in public waters that had been protected off almost every U.S. coast.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Feb 25

Calling all New York folks: join transportation leaders and city officials this Friday, February 28 at 9 am to hear how NYC can reduce the deadly pollution from mega-e commerce warehouses.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Feb 24

The bottom line is congestion pricing is working. It's reducing traffic and has already raised $48.6 million in tolls in just one month.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/n...

Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals.

Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Feb 20

Rather hear this broken record than continue breaking records for air pollution! Take action, push back in gas company efforts to keep us tethered to their poison.

Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Feb 20

We're a broken record, but we need strong local action more than ever before. Take action today and tell SoCal regulators we need live-saving clean air regulations. And if you're feeling extra motivated, share this with two friends!
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Tell SoCal regulators: Clean our air with new standards

Tell the South Coast Air Quality Management District to move forward with the life-saving regulations that would help clean up the LA region’s notoriously smoggy skies while reducing planet-warming cl...

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚨SoCal folks: Take action to support clean air! The gas industry wants to tank life-saving standards that will clean up pollution from buildings. Public support will help get a strong rule from regulators. Plz take two minutes to send a letter though link below:

earthjustice.org/action/tell-...

Tell SoCal regulators: Clean our air with new standards

Tell the South Coast Air Quality Management District to move forward with the life-saving regulations that would help clean up the LA region’s notoriously smoggy skies while reducing planet-warming cl...

earthjustice.org

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · Feb 17

$2 billion in public health care savings at stake. But gas Co. wants us to keep footing the bill and keep us chained to their health-harming product. ⏰ break up with polluting appliances. Send SCAQMD a letter; we need zero- -NOx rules now!

earthjustice.org/action/tell-...

Tell SoCal regulators: Clean our air with new standards

Tell the South Coast Air Quality Management District to move forward with the life-saving regulations that would help clean up the LA region’s notoriously smoggy skies while reducing planet-warming cl...

earthjustice.org

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