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SANDAG is approaching a major milestone. Let’s push for world-class transit!

May 27, 20211 min read

SANDAG is approaching a major milestone. Let’s push for world-class transit!

Tomorrow, our regional transportation planning agency—SANDAG—will present their draft Regional Transportation Plan for the first time....

Franchise Update: The Council Must Hold The Line

Matthew Vasilakis

May 21, 20212 min read

Franchise Update: The Council Must Hold The Line

Folks, this is it. The City Council is going to vote next Tuesday on whether we will have a willing partner or an adversary in our fight...

Three Once-In-A-Generation Opportunities to Achieve our Transportation Future

Noah Harris

May 10, 20211 min read

Three Once-In-A-Generation Opportunities to Achieve our Transportation Future

In the next two years, there will be 3 once-in-a-generation opportunities to secure an equitable, climate-safe transportation future in...

We demand an equitable transportation system that works for all.

Noah Harris

May 10, 20211 min read

We demand an equitable transportation system that works for all.

On May 13, we’re releasing our newest white paper, “The Dream Is Possible: World-Class Transit In San Diego”. In our most recent blog...

Why do we need world-class transit in San Diego? Climate.

Noah Harris

May 6, 20211 min read

Why do we need world-class transit in San Diego? Climate.

Everything we do at Climate Action Campaign is in service of our mission to stop the climate crisis. That’s why, on May 13, we’re...

We Must Correct Course On The Franchise Agreements

Matthew Vasilakis

Apr 28, 20211 min read

We Must Correct Course On The Franchise Agreements

At this very moment, the Mayor is negotiating with SDG&E on the electric and gas Franchise Agreements. Our clean energy future is on the...

Opinion: Our region is not taking action at a pace or scale necessary for our climate emergency

Nicole Capretz

Apr 27, 20213 min read

Opinion: Our region is not taking action at a pace or scale necessary for our climate emergency

If there is one thing we know about the climate emergency, it’s that we are not taking action at the pace and scale necessary to prevent...

Where We Stand On The Mayor’s Franchise Proposal

Matthew Vasilakis

Apr 1, 20212 min read

Where We Stand On The Mayor’s Franchise Proposal

On March 16, the Mayor released his proposed deal terms for the new electric and gas Franchise Agreements. These bids have a direct...

San Diego CAP Audit Is A Wakeup Call - We Have No Time To Waste!

Maleeka Marsden

Mar 18, 20212 min read

San Diego CAP Audit Is A Wakeup Call - We Have No Time To Waste!

The City of San Diego just released an audit of its performance on implementing its Climate Action Plan (CAP). We read through all 60+...

San Diego Is Flexing Its Big City Energy

Matthew Vasilakis

Mar 9, 20212 min read

San Diego Is Flexing Its Big City Energy

We’ve been in the trenches for San Diego’s gas and electric Franchise Agreements for months now and... we finally have good news to...

SDCP is Launching, What Should We Expect? A Q&A with CAC’s Co-Director of Policy, Mat Vasilakis

Ariana Criste

Mar 1, 20213 min read

SDCP is Launching, What Should We Expect? A Q&A with CAC’s Co-Director of Policy, Mat Vasilakis

San Diego Community Power, our region’s new Community Choice Energy program, is launching today! We sat down with Mat Vasilakis—our...

What We Heard From The Community About The Franchise Agreements

Matthew Vasilakis

Feb 26, 20212 min read

What We Heard From The Community About The Franchise Agreements

Over the last month, the City of San Diego hosted a series of community forums collecting feedback from residents on what they want in...

The County Is Crushing It On Climate Action! Let’s Take Stock.

Noah Harris

Feb 10, 20212 min read

The County Is Crushing It On Climate Action! Let’s Take Stock.

Our elected leaders at the county had a busy January, kicking off the year with some groundbreaking announcements on tackling the climate...

San Diego Is Finally Securing Our Clean Energy Future

Climate Action Campaign

Feb 4, 20211 min read

San Diego Is Finally Securing Our Clean Energy Future

Last month, Mayor Todd Gloria made an exciting and bold announcement that he was “going to commit to have city facilities to use 100...

Bold Climate Action Can Prevent The Next Pandemic

Ariana Criste

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Bold Climate Action Can Prevent The Next Pandemic

As a member of our Public Health Advisory Council, Christine James, M.D., MSc has been a strong champion for climate solutions that...

What Does Zero Carbon Mean For The San Diego Region?

Bertha Rodriguez

Jan 20, 20213 min read

What Does Zero Carbon Mean For The San Diego Region?

Reaching zero carbon will require transformational change and unlearning, learning, and adapting to new ways of living.

CAC Statement Condemning 1/7 Insurrection

Climate Action Campaign

Jan 7, 20211 min read

CAC Statement Condemning 1/7 Insurrection

We condemn yesterday's violent events, led by a growing strain of conspiracy-laden white supremacists in the GOP and incited by President...

Letter from Our Executive Director: Reflections On 2020

Climate Action Campaign

Dec 17, 20202 min read

Letter from Our Executive Director: Reflections On 2020

Over the past five years, we’ve grown from 1.5 people and a shoestring budget to a staff of ten with a budget of over $1 million. In...

IRVINE CITY COUNCIL VOTES FOR THREE CLIMATE INITIATIVES AT NOV. 10 MEETING

Ayn Craciun

Nov 16, 20203 min read

IRVINE CITY COUNCIL VOTES FOR THREE CLIMATE INITIATIVES AT NOV. 10 MEETING

New nonprofit public energy agency, climate action plan, and strategic energy plan all move forward after Irvine election favors...

Climate Action Campaign Statement On Franchise Agreement

Matthew Vasilakis

Nov 10, 20201 min read

Climate Action Campaign Statement On Franchise Agreement

Last night, San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez released a memo announcing that she will not docket the city’s Franchise...

Fullerton joins Irvine to Create Orange County Energy Authority

Climate Action Campaign

Nov 5, 20202 min read

Fullerton joins Irvine to Create Orange County Energy Authority

The Fullerton City Council voted to move forward with Community Choice Energy (CCE) on Monday, November 2, voting 4-1 (Whitaker “No”) to...

Taylor Vierra

Oct 27, 20201 min read

Recapping NightCAP 2020

Our 5th Annual NightCAP Awards took place virtually on October 15th. This year’s NightCAP Awards Celebration was extra special because it...

Climate Voter Alert: Our 2020 Ballot Endorsements Are Here!

Ariana Criste

Oct 19, 20201 min read

Climate Voter Alert: Our 2020 Ballot Endorsements Are Here!

Hello Climate Voters! Ballots are out and we’re gearing up for one of the most important elections in our lifetime. If you still need to...

What You Need To Know About California’s Recent Blackouts

Climate Action Campaign

Oct 14, 20201 min read

What You Need To Know About California’s Recent Blackouts

California is on the frontlines of the climate crisis with wildfires, blackouts, and intense heat waves showing a glimpse into our future...

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