To say we’re disappointed in the California State Assembly for holding AB 2535 in the Assembly Appropriations Committee is a profound understatement. The Invest in Clean Air Act, championed by ...
https://greenlining.org/2024/charge-ahead-california-statement-on-ab-2535/
The 7-2 ruling upholds the independence of the consumer watchdog agency which provides critical protections for consumers, including communities of color (Oakland, California) – Today, the Un...
https://greenlining.org/2024/scotus-ruling-protects-the-cfpb/
(Oakland, CA) — The Greenlining Institute has long advocated for systemic change to put a stop to cuts and delays to essential climate equity programs due to the state’s economic highs and lo...
https://greenlining.org/2024/cas-last-chance-to-move-climate-equity-programs-into-ggrf/
Here we go again. California lawmakers are poised to make communities of color pay the price for the state’s historic, multi-billion dollar state budget deficit. This time with an early action ...
Got packages? If you enjoy the convenience of two day Amazon shipping, then you are a direct beneficiary of medium and heavy-duty vehicles, or MHDVs. Though MHDVs have many uses, like collecting ...
https://greenlining.org/2024/communities-need-equitable-zero-emission-solutions/
How any entity determines its budget reflects the values and priorities of the decision-makers behind it. In California, decisions on where and how to spend public dollars are among the most cons...
https://greenlining.org/2024/embedding-equity-in-our-budget-with-bets/
In today’s digital age, internet access is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From education and employment, to healthcare and social connections, the internet opens the door to vital opp...
https://greenlining.org/2024/acp-is-ending-what-comes-next-for-bipoc/
As a regulatory attorney, I often see eyes glaze over when talking to my family and friends about the wonky energy policies I work on. That is decidedly not the case whenever I talk about utility...
Studies have shown that planning and infrastructure policies that shaped redlined neighborhoods increase the vulnerability to climate change impacts like extreme heat, flooding, and stormwater is...