SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to the Senate Appropriations Committee killing SB 559 and SB 709.
Statement from Melissa Romero, Deputy Legislative Director, California Environmental Voters:
“It’s disappointing that the Senate killed two climate bills to establish transparency standards for California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and to end three offshore oil drilling leases in Southern California. This setback raises concerns about the commitment to environmental sustainability and the well-being of our communities.
The persistence of sacrificing the health and overall success of our most vulnerable communities to sustain an industry that raked in a staggering $4 trillion in global profits last year is troubling. This underscores the urgent need for a reevaluation of priorities and a shift towards cleaner, more sustainable policies.
In the face of these disappointments, we call on the Legislature to give precedence to decisive climate action this year by moving climate bills forward. It is imperative that we prioritize the health of our planet and the welfare of our communities over short-term gains, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.”
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CONTACT:
Erika Guzman Cornejo
310-755-1615
erika@envirovoters.org
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