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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...


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...


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...

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...

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...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
SANDAG unveiled their vision for our transportation future. Here’s why that matters for climate.
Earlier last month, our regional planning agency–SANDAG–unveiled their vision for San Diego’s transportation future. We’re thrilled to...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Raising the Roof in Midway
Which is scarier, San Diego: climate change or 5-story buildings? That’s the question I hope San Diegans will ask themselves if the city...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
How Coronado Can Build a Top-Notch Climate Action Plan
Last week, we collaborated with partners on a letter to Coronado’s Mayor Bailey and City Council with our recommendations for their...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Freeway Travel Is On The Rise. Yes, We Still Need World-Class Transit.
We’ve got some bad news: San Diegans are still racking up tons of miles in their cars, even with California’s stay home order. Our region...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
How Encinitas Can Chart The Course To Zero Carbon
In May, the CAC crew joined partners in writing a letter outlining our recommendations for Encinitas’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Emergency Averted: County of San Diego Rejects Dangerous Lilac Hills Project In Wildfire Zone
Last week, we spoke in opposition to the Lilac Hills Ranch housing development, urging the Board of Supervisors to reject the project...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Lemon Grove Strengthens Their CAP Through Increased Focus On Transit, Clean Energy, and Equity
Since adopting their Climate Action Plan (CAP) in April of this year, Lemon Grove has already made four important updates to strengthen...


Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Climate Change Is Making Babies Sick: New Research Links Climate Crisis to Pregnancy Risks
In new research released in the Journal of the American Medical Association, CAC Board Member, Bruce Bekkar, M.D., co-authored a study...

Climate Action Campaign
Oct 14, 20201 min read
We Won! Court Rejects San Diego County’s Flawed Climate Action Plan
The County of San Diego has done it again. They have once again been told by the California Court of Appeal to rescind their adopted...

Climate Action Campaign
Aug 1, 20201 min read
The Biggest Deal You Never Heard Of: The Franchise Agreement
I’ve held off writing this post for as long as I could. Writing about this topic is challenging because of how obscure, niche, and—dare I...

Climate Action Campaign
Jun 15, 20202 min read
There Can Be No Climate Justice Without Racial Justice – A Statement From CAC’s Executive Director
Like many of you, we have been heartbroken, angry, and inspired by the calls for a new America. We stand in solidarity with those...

Climate Action Campaign
Jun 15, 20201 min read
How The City Of San Diego’s Budget Can Address Our Climate And Community Needs
The impacts of COVID-19 have caused disruptions to the City of San Diego’s operations, services, revenue and priorities. Unfortunately,...

Climate Action Campaign
Jun 15, 20202 min read
We Need An Economic Recovery That Helps Everyday People
Yesterday, I joined advocates, including our powerhouse Board Member Rosa Olascoaga Vidal, to make a passionate case in support of...


Climate Action Campaign
Jun 15, 20201 min read
You Made #GivingTuesdayNow a Success!
We are overwhelmed at the generosity of our community of climate warriors! With your help, we raised $14,150 in just 24 hours during...

Climate Action Campaign
Jun 12, 20202 min read
Meet Noah – our Transportation Policy Advocate
I had no idea I would be advocating for a more sustainable, safe, connected, and equitable transit system from my couch.


Climate Action Campaign
Jun 12, 20204 min read
Celebrating Five Years of CAC
It’s hard to believe, but it’s our 5th Anniversary at CAC! Five years ago during this week (March 17, 2015 to be exact), CAC was granted ou
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