What is CEQA? California’s environmental law gives communities a say in polluting projects near their homes. Here’s what it does—and what the data shows.
What is Urban Sprawl?
Urban sprawl is low-density, car-dependent development. See how it drives California’s traffic, air pollution, wildfire risk, and insurance costs.
What Is the CEMEX Mine? How Drilling Could Threaten Fresno’s Air and Water
A company wants to blast a 600-foot pit beside the San Joaquin River for 100 years. Here’s what it means for Fresno County’s air, drinking water, and your family—and how to act.
What Is the California Voting Rights Act of 2026?
The California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (SB 1164 and SB 1360) is a new law that will protect the freedom to vote after the Supreme Court gutted the federal VRA. Here’s how.
Protect Your Climate Fund: How You Benefit from California’s GGRF — and Why It’s Under Threat
California’s GGRF has implemented $12.8B+ in community projects since 2014. Learn how you benefit—and how it’s under threat by CARB’s proposed Cap-and-Invest changes
What is the Congressional Review Act?
The Congressional Review Act lets Congress overturn federal agency rules—and it’s now being used against California’s clean air protections. Here’s what that means for the air you breathe.
Nevada County Just Became the First California County to Confront the Gold Rush’s Toxic Legacy
Nevada County now requires environmental review for building on abandoned gold mines. Here’s what legacy mine hazards are and why this safety win matters.
The Solution to Wildfires Is… More Fire?
Controlled burns are one of California’s best tools to prevent catastrophic wildfires, protect communities, and clean the air. Here’s how good fire works.
Who Should Be California’s Next Insurance Commissioner?
California’s Insurance Commissioner decides what you pay for home coverage. Here’s what the job does—and why Ben Allen is the climate choice on November 3.
Ben Allen Is the Insurance Commissioner California Needs Right Now
Our endorsement, explained: EnviroVoters campaigns staff on why Ben Allen is the Insurance Commissioner California needs in a worsening climate crisis.
What Is the Roadless Rule? The Public Lands Protection That Keeps Forests Wild and Outdoor Recreation Cheap
The Roadless Rule protects undeveloped national forests from new roads & industrial logging. Here’s why it matters for clean water, wildfire risk, and affordable recreation—and how to comment.
Exxon Knew: Climate Denial History & Today’s Insurance Crisis
Exxon’s scientists predicted warming decades ago—yet public messaging stressed “uncertainty.” Now households face rising premiums and nonrenewals in high-risk ZIP codes.