The Climate Center
@theclimatecenter
Our mission: We're working to rapidly reduce climate pollution at scale, starting in California.
California's Cap and Invest program is poised to cut essential climate funding in favor of MORE corporate giveaways. We can't let that happen. @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social has the power to restore funding for climate solutions in Cap and Invest. Take action now at buff.ly/O0Ssmv9.
We’re thrilled to welcome Kat Lockwood as The Climate Center’s new CEO! 🎉 Under Kat's leadership, we’re going to continue doing what we do best: working in partnership to advance bold, life-saving climate policy. Get to know her at buff.ly/4zOUJ1C
🚨 Governor Newsom is approaching the end of his term, and solutions that *he* championed to expedite our transition away from fossil fuels have still not been implemented. Take action now and urge @governor.ca.gov to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels: buff.ly/GW0vm5T
Join us on Thursday, August 13, at 10 am PT for a webinar on the latest reforms to California's Cap and Invest program. Register here: buff.ly/knSW8uH Featuring experts from @pacificforest.bsky.social, Communities for a Better Environment, @upenn.edu, and @nextgenpolicy.bsky.social.
🚗☀️🔌 On July 23, join us for a webinar on the Transportation Fuels Transition Plan, California's roadmap away from fossil fuels. We'll discuss strategies to reduce fossil fuel demand, accelerate EV adoption, and support workers. Register here: buff.ly/Xq4EeFI
Picture this: it's a hot day in July. The electric grid is subject to extreme strain as Californians try to stay cool. Enter: the Demand Side Grid Support program. @leahstokes.bsky.social explains how every ounce of power we generate from clean energy reduces strain on the grid.
What have we been up to lately at The Climate Center? Swipe to see us: 🚴 Cycling through Northern California with @climateride.bsky.social 🤝 Convening colleagues on clean energy policy ✊️ Rallying to end Big Oil's influence 🌹 Enjoying the state capitol's rose garden 🌟 Being a force for good!
California is facing an affordability crisis, but three bills before the legislature right now can help. Take action today for clean, affordable electricity solutions at buff.ly/ojrcsdM.
Our Carbon Drawdown Director Baani Behniwal joins @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social on Thursday, July 2 at 12 PM for a webinar carbon removal strategies. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/Ge7Kzss
☠️ 16 feet of oil under the ground. 💰 Estimated cleanup costs of close to $1 billion. When Big Oil closes a refinery, local communities are left in the dark about the mess they leave behind. #SB1259 would change that. Take action at buff.ly/Cjbucgj
#SB913, the Clean Local Power Act authored by @joshbecker.bsky.social, is up for an important vote in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Tell your assemblymember to support affordable, clean energy here: buff.ly/nlSSrX1
From powering electric school buses to advocating for bold climate action with rock star legislators @asmrickzbur.bsky.social and @joshbecker.bsky.social, our summer is off to a great start at The Climate Center! 🌟
#SB1259 — the Refinery Transparency Act, authored by @SenBlakespear — cleared its first committee in the California State Assembly this week. ✅️ Keep the momentum going to hold oil refineries accountable by taking action here: buff.ly/vVcdVXv
✨ New: @apen4ej.bsky.social report estimates cleanup costs at the Phillips 66 refinery in Carson are about $910 million — with no clear plan for who will pay. Taxpayers and nearby communities shouldn't have to foot the bill for Big Oil's mess. More: buff.ly/Efe8OVI
#SB1259, the Refinery Transparency Act, cleared the California State Senate today! Next stop: California State Assembly. ✅️ Tell your assemblymember to hold oil refineries accountable by taking action here: buff.ly/vVcdVXv
Join industry changemakers for Vehicle-Grid Integration Council’s annual event, EVolve, on October 6 – 7 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Register now for this in-person event: buff.ly/bEtWJB0
We joined more than 40 organizations to tell @airresources.bsky.social, “Don’t subsidize Big Oil. CA’s #CapandInvest program should cut pollution, provide energy bill relief.” Read more: buff.ly/b7fH80f
Jose is right — California has the solutions needed to make affordable energy happen. @affordableenergy.bsky.social makes sure that everyone has a seat at the table. ✊️
Terry Tamminen of AltaSea shares how we can harness the power of the ocean to protect our planet at the #CAClimateSummit. 🌊
A world without fossil fuels is possible. Big Oil just wants you to *think* it's not. @sammyroth.bsky.social of Climate-Colored Goggles explains the power of storytelling at the #CAClimateSummit.
✨This Thursday, join us to learn how nature-based climate solutions can clean our air and water, improve public health, and save Californians money. Register now: theclimatecenter.org/events/roote...
✨On May 7, join us to learn how nature-based climate solutions can clean our air and water, improve public health, and save Californians money. Register now: https://loom.ly/AlhLhXU
🌱 During his keynote address at our 2026 CAClimateSummit, Secretary @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social emphasized the critical role that California’s natural resources play in combating the climate crisis.
What does a climate-safe future look like to you? It's an important question for all of us to consider this #EarthDay. @gruberte.bsky.social's vision has climate and environmental justice at the forefront. 🌎💫
⏩ Moving forward! #SB1282, authored by @joshbecker.bsky.social, passed the Senate Energy Committee today. Next stop: the Senate Appropriations Committee. Take action in support of the clean energy transition today: https://loom.ly/4YyzvV4
Tired of uncertainty at the gas pump? ⛽ Take action in support of #AB2672 here: theclimatecenter.org/ab-2672/ This bill, authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart, will help stabilize California's gasoline supply, prevent price spikes, and provide crucial funding for clean transportation.
A true climate leader, Assemblymember @ib2real.bsky.social is at the forefront of climate justice efforts in California. We're thrilled to present him with the 2026 Climate Leadership Award at the fifth annual #CAClimateSummit, alongside Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes. 👏
