It's all over but the signing...
Bills were passed, bills were amended, bills were murdered...and now the survivors are on Governor Newsom's desk: he needs to sign or veto the lot by the end of September. This is the crunch time for the bills that will make the biggest difference for the climate! Our policy teams have sent or signed letters urging Governor Newsom to approve our priority bills and many others, and now it's down to individuals to weigh in. That's all of us! And it's easy!
What We Do
We work in teams focused on pollutants and emissions sources, and advocate for local, state, and federal legislation and policies that move the needle on climate. We track bills, work in coalition to promote our positions, and keep in close touch with legislators and agency decision-makers on a wide range of issues from building decarbonization and plastics to energy policy and the California budget.
How We’re Different
Climate Action California is the only volunteer-led, grassroots climate advocacy group in our state with our approach and focus. We take science-based positions on legislation and policies that 1) reduce short-lived climate pollutants including methane and refrigerants, 2) advance clean transportation and transit, and 3) accelerate an equitable, just transition to the low-carbon future we all need.
Work With Us!
As a community of volunteers and a coalition of like-minded groups, we welcome everyone to join our work—resolving climate change is a big project! New volunteers are welcome to join our twice-a-month meetings on Zoom, sign up for campaign teams, or help out with the website, events, or fundraising. No special expertise is needed to help keep Climate Action California making a difference!
What Climate Action California volunteers say
Ava Zeichner
"“In a time when many of us feel powerless, volunteering with CAC has been an incredible gift, giving me a voice and a platform to fight for real solutions to climate change.”"
Mary Buxton
"“CAC’s volunteers are our power! Whether adding boots on the ground in Sacramento or participating in virtual meetings from around the state, they build our reputation and move key bills forward!”
Robert Haw
"I“CAC’s first sponsored bill, signed by Governor Newsom, paves the way for California to adopt the Passive House Standard and move our building stock to safe, efficient, all-electric energy.”
CAC Opposes Prop 45 — vote NO in November
Prop 45 weakens protections in California for clean air and clean water. As the Trump Administration rolls back critical environmental regulations, it's more important than ever for California to step up and defend the laws that protect our public health, air, land, and water. Vote NO on Prop 45!
Join CAC's Capitol Team in Sacramento!
We're speeding through the 2026 legislative session in California and our surviving priority bills are in review by policy committees. All hands on deck! Get in on the action and join our Capitol Team on the ground in Sacramento!
Rebuilding Los Angeles for the future
Rebuild LA S.A.F.E. is a grassroots coalition advocating for rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods to be safe, affordable, and ELECTRIC. With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Los Angeles can show the world what climate-resilient recovery looks like!
Connect Bay Area on the November ballot
Still recovering from the pandemic and changing work habits, San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies are facing a fiscal cliff. The Connect Bay Area Measure on the November ballot will rescue vital agencies, improve service, and continue our evolution toward a more seamless, integrated system.
High time to make polluters pay for climate harms
As climate disasters grow more extreme, we need to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable. Who better to make families and communities whole after a climate-fueled fire or flood? Climate Superfund legislation will keep on coming back in the state legislature until we pass it at last!