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Sierra Club wins legal victory for clean air in Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley, Calif. — A Riverside County Superior Court judge sided with Sierra Club and the California Attorney General’s Office on Monday by ruling that the City of Moreno Valley violated…

California Public Utilities Commission Adopts Income-Graduated Fixed Charges

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Today, the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) voted 4-0 to lower volumetric (per-usage) rates and implement three tiers of monthly electric fixed charges: …

California Leaders Applaud BLM Rule to Protect Local Areas

LOS ANGELES – After prioritizing extractive industries for the past 40 years, today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its final “Public Lands Rule” to balance and uphold its …

New Bill Signals Growing Momentum to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. -- Today, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced legislation to designate Chuckwalla National Monument in the California desert and protect lands adjacent to Joshua Tree National…

Sierra Club vs. Coke – Judge rules lawsuit will proceed

SAN FRANCISCO—The fight to hold Coca-Cola accountable for misleading consumers will continue thanks to a district court judge's ruling on Monday. Judge Donato denied Coca-Cola’s attempt to dismiss…

California Public Utilities Commission Proposes Three Tiers of Income-Based Fixed Charges For Electric Bills

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Yesterday, the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) issued a Proposed Decision that would implement monthly fixed electric charges as follows:CARE Households – ~$6 –…

Environmental Groups, SCAQMD Reach Settlement to Adopt Rule that Could Financially Penalize Major Polluters

LOS ANGELES — In a major win for polluter accountability, a legal settlement announced today will require the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to adopt a rule that could fine…