Fernando Gaytan
@amadorreyes6.bsky.social
Environmental lawyer based @Earthjustice in Los Angeles. Lover of hikes and rainy days. Views expressed are mine alone. (he/him)
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@lasmogguy.bsky.social put it so well.
"Before Jesse, there was no playbook. What was remarkable from the beginning is that Jesse wasn’t afraid to write stuff down, to demand things, to spend lots of time scouring for evidence.”
"Before Jesse, there was no playbook. What was remarkable from the beginning is that Jesse wasn’t afraid to write stuff down, to demand things, to spend lots of time scouring for evidence.”
Jesse Marquez, tireless defender of L.A. port communities, dies at 74
Jesse Marquez, tireless defender of L.A. port communities, dies at 74
One of the Los Angeles region's most important environmental justice advocates has died.
www.latimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@lasmogguy.bsky.social put it so well.
"Before Jesse, there was no playbook. What was remarkable from the beginning is that Jesse wasn’t afraid to write stuff down, to demand things, to spend lots of time scouring for evidence.”
"Before Jesse, there was no playbook. What was remarkable from the beginning is that Jesse wasn’t afraid to write stuff down, to demand things, to spend lots of time scouring for evidence.”
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Most U.S. passenger and freight trains still operate on diesel engines built decades ago.
A new report from the American Lung Association highlights how these dirty trains harm our health and why we urgently need new standards.
www.lung.org/media/press-...
A new report from the American Lung Association highlights how these dirty trains harm our health and why we urgently need new standards.
www.lung.org/media/press-...
New Report: Outdated Trains Are a Major Threat to Health; Cleaner Technologies Can Protect Workers and Communities
Today, the American Lung Association released a new report, “Getting Health on Track: Cleaner Locomotives for Healthy Air.”
www.lung.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Most U.S. passenger and freight trains still operate on diesel engines built decades ago.
A new report from the American Lung Association highlights how these dirty trains harm our health and why we urgently need new standards.
www.lung.org/media/press-...
A new report from the American Lung Association highlights how these dirty trains harm our health and why we urgently need new standards.
www.lung.org/media/press-...
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Listen to @candiceyoungblood.bsky.social talk about why we need @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to move faster on its bus electrification goals #ElectrifyLA28
www.kcrw.com/shows/kcrw-r...
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Coalition urges Metro to speed up bus electrification | KCRW
The LA County Electric Truck and Bus Coalition says it will take LA Metro 250 years to electrify all its buses at the agency’s current pace. Metro did not respond to a request for comment.
www.kcrw.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Listen to @candiceyoungblood.bsky.social talk about why we need @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to move faster on its bus electrification goals #ElectrifyLA28
www.kcrw.com/shows/kcrw-r...
www.kcrw.com/shows/kcrw-r...
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Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
In case you missed the good news: @governor.ca.gov vetoed #SB34, a dangerous bill that would have made it more difficult to clean the air in the nation’s smog capital
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In a Win for Clean Air and Common Sense, Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 34
Legislation would have tied Southern California air regulators’ hands and made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in the nation’s smog capital
earthjustice.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This was 100% the right decision. Now it's up to South Coast AQMD to do what's right advance the strongest actions to protect communities using all tools available.
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
In case you missed the good news: @governor.ca.gov vetoed #SB34, a dangerous bill that would have made it more difficult to clean the air in the nation’s smog capital
earthjustice.org/press/2025/i...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/i...
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This was 100% the right decision. Now it's up to South Coast AQMD to do what's right advance the strongest actions to protect communities using all tools available.
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for vetoing this dangerous bill. Agencies protecting us from pollution need more tools, not fewer to do their job. This decision keeps California moving toward cleaner air. Now local agencies have a chance to do what's right. 🌎
Thank you @governor.ca.gov for vetoing #SB34, which would have tied Southern California air regulators’ hands and made it more difficult to our air
earthjustice.org/press/2025/i...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/i...
October 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for vetoing this dangerous bill. Agencies protecting us from pollution need more tools, not fewer to do their job. This decision keeps California moving toward cleaner air. Now local agencies have a chance to do what's right. 🌎
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
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
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...
“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
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...
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.
lasentinel.net
October 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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
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💯. @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!
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.
legal-planet.org
October 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
💯. @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!
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.
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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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This is terrible for so many reasons.
Bad for our air. Bad for our climate goals. Bad for businesses.
Bad for our air. Bad for our climate goals. Bad for businesses.
August 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is terrible for so many reasons.
Bad for our air. Bad for our climate goals. Bad for businesses.
Bad for our air. Bad for our climate goals. Bad for businesses.
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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.
earthjustice.org/experts/matt...
With citywide A/C-to-heat-pump policies, we can cut emissions, clean our air, and keep homes comfortable year round.
earthjustice.org/experts/matt...
August 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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.
earthjustice.org/experts/matt...
With citywide A/C-to-heat-pump policies, we can cut emissions, clean our air, and keep homes comfortable year round.
earthjustice.org/experts/matt...
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
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
August 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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
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
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.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We have the hottest country in the world. They’re all saying it… the hottest country in the world. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Terrific report. Anyone pondering what more can be done to address pollution should read today.
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
April 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Terrific report. Anyone pondering what more can be done to address pollution should read today.
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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
April 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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...
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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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earthjustice.org/experts/ada-...
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.
earthjustice.org
April 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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.
earthjustice.org/experts/ada-...
earthjustice.org/experts/ada-...
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
April 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Can we get us some French air in the Southland? www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
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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
earthjustice.org
March 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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...
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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:
March 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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:
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
March 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Trump wants to build more ships in the United States. It’s not so simple. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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/...
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.
calmatters.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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/...
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/...
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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...
earthjustice.org
March 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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."
earthjustice.org/press/2025/n...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/n...
L.A. temporarily bans evictions for renovations
March 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
L.A. temporarily bans evictions for renovations
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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.
earthjustice.org
February 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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.
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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.
February 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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.