Many of these women continue to lead the environmental justice movement, but each and every one of their legacies continue to inspire us. The contributions of Black, Indigenous, and women of color has made an undeniable impact on the fight for climate and environmental justice.
Black folks’ impact and legacy on the environmental movement are monumental and yet are often under-recognized. That’s why, this Black History Month, we want to shed light on some of the lesser-known leaders who have had lasting impacts on the environmental justice movement.
EnviroVoters Ed Fund led California’s delegation at COP 15, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties, last week in Montreal. California was the only U.S. state in participation, showing our importance as a leader in local and global biodiversity and conservation efforts. 22 targets were set at COP 15, including an international 30×30 target. Here are our takeaways:
This holiday season, as family members with opposing views on climate change share time together, explosive screaming matches may seem inevitable. If you’re gearing up for a conversation on the climate crisis, here are three key techniques that will ensure your dinner table conversations are productive and don’t burn bridges.
The California Environmental Voters Ambassadors Program identifies, cultivates, and supports young leaders from marginalized communities in the Central Valley.
The California Environmental Voters Education Fund today released a new policy roadmap with a clear and comprehensive vision for California to address the climate crisis and begin to repair damage already done by decades of climate inaction.
What exactly is redistricting? Every 10 years after the census, states redraw district lines for federal, state, and local elections for the next whole decade through a process called redistricting. Who’s in charge of it? The redistricting process in Cali ...
The California Environmental Voters Education Fund announced today that former Congressman Harley Rouda will join the organization’s Board of Directors. Rouda represented California’s 48th House District from 2019 to 2021, which encompasses parts of Orange County.
The California Environmental Voters Education Fund (EnviroVoters Ed Fund) responded to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s final vote on the state’s 2022-2031 Congressional, State Legislative, and Board of Equalization maps as an “unprecedented and successful experiment in democracy.” See below for statements from the organization in response to this moment.
The California Environmental Voters Education Fund announced today that California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra (CA-27) will join the organization’s Board of Directors. “I am honored to join the EnviroVoters Ed Fund Board of Directors, particularly at a time when our state needs to deepen its commitment to fighting the climate crisis,” said Assemblymember Kalra.
