CA Climate Accountability Project – California’s future is hanging in the balance

The oil and gas industry has rigged the system in Sacramento – and California’s future is hanging in the balance.

California leaders need to step up and keep their promises for our economy, the environment, and public health. They can be part of climate solutions or part of a rigged system.

Climate Opponents

Oil & Gas executives and lobbyists are pushing an agenda

To burn more fossil fuels, block new climate progress, and oppose California’s responsible transition to clean electricity, cars, and homes.

California’s Worst Neighbors: The Oil & Gas Industry

Oil & Gas companies are placing profit above the safety of Californians and polluting the communities we call home. This interactive map will help you discover just how bad Oil & Gas has been to neighborhoods across the state.

How did your legislator vote on climate in 2023?

The California Climate Accountability Project has released its updated climate scorecard to reflect all of the 2023 legislative votes.

Big Bucks From Fossil Fuel Are Helping Kill California Climate Legislation

California has long been seen as a leader in progressive climate policy in the U.S., but some recent climate legislative efforts have faced significant roadblocks from familiar foes. Despite the state’s overwhelming support for climate action, the oil and gas industry has bankrolled constant campaigns to defeat critical pieces of climate legislation.

Big Oil’s Profits and the Cost to Consumers

Governor Gavin Newsom’s call for the special legislative session on gas price spikes is the latest chapter in the ongoing trend we know to be true: Big Oil spends big to oppose consumer and climate-friendly policy in California.

SEMPRA, Chevron, and Western States Petroleum Association Ramping Up Lobby Spending To Delay Climate Action and Create Special Deals for Themselves

SEMPRA, Chevron, and the Western States Petroleum Association spent over $2.4 million on lobbying in California in the first three months of 2022 to push an agenda to burn more fossil fuels.

Western States Petroleum Association Slows California’s Clean Car Progress

The majority of Californians believe vehicles should be powered by 100% clean energy by 2035, but WSPA is opposing policies that will get more electric vehicles on California’s roads.

SoCalGas Undermines California’s Climate Progress to Protect their Profits

SoCalGas is holding California back from taking meaningful climate action by using deceptive lobbying tactics to carve out special policies that advance a pro-gas agenda.

Clean Energy

The New Case for Ending Oil and Gas Subsidies in California

Governor Newsom has not been shy about calling out the oil and gas industry for its anti-consumer and anti-climate agenda.

Industry Attacks Fall Short: Renewables + Storage Are Poised to Drive Grid Reliability

The Oil & Gas industry is obstructing California’s clean energy transition, and it’s a big risk for Californians. Clean energy isn’t just about being green, it’s key to creating energy that can withstand heat waves and provide a reliable future for families. Once again, the Oil & Gas executives are putting their profits ahead of Californians’ best interests, when the facts show that clean energy is cheaper and more reliable.

Check out the fact sheet.

California’s Clean Energy Future: What’s at Stake

California is moving toward a clean energy future to reduce pollution, save lives, create jobs, and lower energy costs, but Oil & Gas industry executives and lobbyists are working to rig the system in state government in their favor and slow our progress.

Download the fact sheet.

Californians Want Stronger Climate Action

Poll findings show that the California public's desire for state action on clean energy and climate is broad and growing.

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