My mom came to the United States from San Martín Huamelulpam, a small pueblo in Oaxaca, México, more than 35 years ago. She worked in hotels. She worked in restaurants. She went back to college because none of her credits transferred, learning an entirely new language while doing it. She endured all of it and […]
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California Natural Resources Agency discusses Your Coast. Your Economy. Your Voice. Defending California’s Coast from Federal Threats
Register to Join California’s coast faces unprecedented federal threats that could weaken long‑standing protections, expand offshore oil drilling, and limit how Californians receive information and shape critical decisions impacting our coast. Join Secretary Crowfoot for what promises to be an informative and uplifting discussion. What: Secretary Speaker Series: Your Coast. Your Economy. Your Voice. Defending California’s Coast from […]
Read MoreGualala Roads Assessment Order: Staff Office Hours and Updated FAQ
North Coast Water Board staff are holding virtual Staff Office Hours on Thursday, August 6th, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See Zoom meeting information below. https://waterboards.zoom.us/j/85755264062 Meeting ID: 857 5526 4062 Frequently Asked Questions North Coast Water Board staff have updated the Frequently Asked Questions document to reflect information provided in the draft Gualala […]
Read MoreClimate Justice Committee Holds Community Meeting On Big Polluter
Demands Accountability Over Northern Iron. St. Paul, MN – The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) and East Side Environmental Justice hosted a community meeting, March 15, in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, raising awareness among community members about the growing campaign against the Northern Iron foundry, a major polluter in the area. Around 50 people […]
Read MoreVapor Intrusion: The Complete Picture from Fundamentals to Redevelopment-Working Together
Workshop 3: Vapor Intrusion Holistic Approach Part 1: Conceptual Site Model and Best PracticesThe California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Vapor Intrusion Workgroup (CalEPA VI Workgroup) is pleased to host five virtual public workshops to share and gain input on CalEPA’s efforts to address vapor intrusion at contaminated sites from February through June 2026. The third […]
Read MoreIs Climate Change Supercharging El Niño? A Debate Rages
As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity. By Chico Harlan Published June 19, 2026Updated June 21, 2026See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Times on Google It’s a vigorous debate taking place right now among scientists […]
Read MoreMeeting of the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative – July 17, 2026
Join the Department of Water Resources for the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative meeting. Members of the public will be able to observe the meeting and provide public comments in-person at the meeting location or remotely. Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Meeting Location California Natural Resources Agency, 715 P St, Sacramento, Room 02-221 […]
Read MoreAction for Youth v. Oil — SanDiego350’s Youth Team
My name is Sofia Carrasco, and I am the intern for Youth v. Oil — SanDiego350’s youth team which has fought to protect communities from oil drilling and hold polluters accountable. And the momentum doesn’t stop this summer — in less than a month, we might have our biggest event yet. WHAT: People & Planet Over Profit Town Hall in […]
Read MoreOur Children’s Trust: Sagoonick v. State of Alaska II
Last week, eight young people filed a constitutional climate lawsuit Sagoonick v. State of Alaska II against their state, the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), and AGDC President Frank Richards. The youth plaintiffs, many of whom are Alaska Natives, are on the frontlines of the climate crisis and already experiencing serious harms to their health, safety, and […]
Read MoreWildfire-Driven Deforestation Rates in California Among Highest in World
Reforestation Efforts Fall Far Behind Rate of Loss California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state’s […]
Read MoreAction: Data Related to Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia within Three Miles of Coastline
The State Water Resources Control Board (“State Water Board”) and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (“Regional Water Boards”) (collectively the “Water Boards”) are considering data to inform assessments of ocean acidification and hypoxia in the 2030 California Integrated Report for the following Regional Water Boards: State Water Board welcomes any data related to ocean acidification and hypoxia collected within three nautical miles from the coastline of the […]
Read MoreCalifornia’s water crisis could turn farmland into massive solar field
Jeff St. John, For the USA TODAY NETWORK April 27, 2026 California’s largest agricultural water district wants to turn a growing water crisis into an economic pivot. The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan aims to repurpose tens of thousands of acres of water‑starved farmland in California’s San Joaquin Valley into a massive solar‑and‑battery network, producing power […]
Read MoreUC DAVIS: Wildfire-driven deforestation rates in California among highest in world
California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state’s wildfire-driven deforestation rates and reforestation needs between 1991 […]
Read MoreClimate Justice Committee Holds Community Meeting On Big Polluter
Demands Accountability Over Northern Iron. St. Paul, MN – The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) and East Side Environmental Justice hosted a community meeting, March 15, in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, raising awareness among community members about the growing campaign against the Northern Iron foundry, a major polluter in the area. Around 50 people […]
Read MoreJOIN US IN PORTLAND FOR THIS HISTORIC MOMENT!
Your presence in the courtroom will send a clear message: the country is standing with young people fighting for their lives. WHAT: Ninth Circuit Oral Arguments in Lighthiser v. Trump WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2026 | Meet at 7:30 AM, Hearing Starts at 9:00 AM (approximately 40 min) WHERE: U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
Read MoreChildren’s Trust News on Climate Actions
Dear Larry,Next month, the 22 youth suing the Trump administration are heading back to federal court. On April 13, 2026, youth from across the country will stand before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Lighthiser v. Trump, challenging President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders that “unleash” fossil fuels, block renewable energy development, suppress critical climate science, […]
Read MoreGenesis v. EPA Hearing
On March 5th, 18 courageous children and youth will stand before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging a federal agency whose policies treat children’s lives as worthless. The youth plaintiffs argue that the EPA, the very agency charged with protecting children’s health and welfare, has systematically discounted the economic value of their lives and […]
Read MoreSecond Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hold public working group session for the Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel (Panel) on the following date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm The session will facilitate Panel deliberations on issues relevant to the Panel charge questions, which ask the Panel to consider […]
Read MoreLessons For Climate Advocates From Bill Gates ‘Climate Hack
Many were frustrated, justifiably, by Bill Gates’ ability to steal headlines ahead of this year’s just-concluded round of U.N. climate talks, COP30. Gates did so by telling the climate community, on his blog, what he believes is a ‘hard truth’: that we are ‘diverting resources from the most effective things that should be done to […]
Read MoreA New Tool For Fluoridation Fighters
View this bulletin in your browser Dear Friends, Today is Giving Tuesday. This is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, which is the internationally recognized day of charitable giving and generosity, aimed at empowering people and nonprofits that make positive change for our communities and the world. The staff and volunteers at FAN work tirelessly […]
Read MoreSave clean water protections
The Trump administration’s EPA has proposed a new rule that guts Clean Water Act protections for many U.S. waters and makes it easier for corporations to pollute them. The EPA is seeking public comments on this ruinous proposal until January 5, 2026 — make your voice heard in opposition to any and all attempts to […]
Read MoreThere are no real benefits to artificial turf — only serious drawbacks.
Artificial turf was once promoted as a water-saving, low-maintenance alternative to natural grass. In reality, this material has proven to be harmful to both the environment and the people who use it.By contrast, well-chosen natural grass suited to local soil conditions requires minimal maintenance and will greatly reduce injury risk. It’s no wonder professional baseball and […]
Read MoreWell Aware Toolkit
Dear Sonoma County Groundwater Community, We’re excited to announce the launch of the Well Aware Toolkit – a new, interactive resource from the Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) designed to help you make smart, well-informed decisions about groundwater use on your property.The Well Aware Toolkit allows you to enter your property address to be connected with:Custom water-saving […]
Read MoreOur Children’s Trust: Year in Review
As an important member of our donor community, we’re excited to share this special invitation to our annual Community Webinar. Because of you, 2025 became a year of powerful moments in youth-led constitutional climate litigation, championing both fundamental rights and our planet’s future. Your support has empowered young people to demand their right to life, […]
Read MoreClimate Justice Committee Holds Community Meeting On Big Polluter
By Charlie Berg, Fight Back News!. March 18, 2025 Demands Accountability Over Northern Iron. St. Paul, MN – The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) and East Side Environmental Justice hosted a community meeting, March 15, in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, raising awareness among community members about the growing campaign against the Northern Iron foundry, […]
Read More‘Hidden costs’ of climate emergency are worsening California’s affordability crisis – report
University of California, Berkeley, study found that those who experience severe effects will see upto a $1m in costsDani AnguianoThu 25 Sep 2025 11.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 25 Sep 2025 16.31 EDT The climate emergency is significantly increasing costs for California households in the form of rising utility bills, lost wages and growing healthcare […]
Read MoreMeeting of the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative
Join the Department of Water Resources for the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative meeting. Members of the public will be able to observe the meeting and provide public comments in-person at the meeting location or remotely. Remote participation will be conducted via a Zoom platform. Register here. The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube […]
Read MoreWater Summit 2025
The Water Summit is the Water Education Foundation’s premier event of the year, with leading policymakers and experts addressing critical water issues in California and across the West. Conversations will revolve around this year’s theme, Embracing Uncertainty in the West, with a focus on how to move forward with critical decisions despite myriad unknowns facing the […]
Read MoreThis Trump will Destroy the Ocean
Donald Trump just announced he’s going to open the Pacific Ocean to deep sea mining! That means his friends will get permits to vacuum up the ocean floor, destroy irreplaceable marine life, and make billions – for destabilizing the entire planet’s ecosystem. This is the kind of chaos Trump brings. But the government department in charge of the […]
Read MoreTell EPA to Let the Clean Water Act alone
EPA head Lee Zeldin has already announced staggering plans to repeal or weaken dozens of crucial standards that protect public health, defend clean air and water, and address the climate crisis. And here’s his latest attack: At the behest of industrial polluters, the EPA intends to radically restrict protections for our waterways and wetlands — protections […]
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