The invasion of Ukraine has caused significant environmental damage, including the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, which has led to flooding, pollution, and heavy metal contamination, as well as the release of methane from the Nord Stream gas line, which has contributed to global warming.
San Francisco voters are supporting the creation of a public bank to fund affordable housing, small businesses, and climate initiatives, in order to build an economy that works for everyone and reduce the wealth gap.
The housing crisis is not a result of declining birth rates, but rather the unaffordable cost of housing, which is driving people to delay marriage and having children, and forcing workers to live further away from their jobs, leading to longer commutes, higher emissions, and a diminished quality of life.
California’s Democratic leadership has been criticized for passing measures that roll back environmental protections, with high-profile bills like SB 131 and SB 237 being negotiated behind closed doors and with little public input or hearings.
Greenbelt Alliance is supporting Senate Bill 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, which would make it easier and faster to build new homes near major transit stops, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a more affordable and resilient California.
California Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymember Rick Zbur are facing criticism for opposing Senate Bill 79, which advocates say is essential to fighting climate change by allowing modest mid-rise apartments within a half mile of major transit stops.
The City of Davis must make urgent and far-reaching decisions in its general plan update to address housing shortages, job and transportation mismatches, and the growing effects of climate change, while balancing growth with the protection of agricultural land and open space.
The City of Davis has begun the process of updating its General Plan, which will involve workshops, surveys, and other activities to shape the city’s future in terms of land use, transportation, climate change, equity, and more.
The housing crisis in California is causing large numbers of people to be priced out of the communities where they work, resulting in systemic failures such as increased traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and regional strain on both infrastructure and affordability.
Gentrification is causing a decline in public transit ridership in Los Angeles, as low-income residents are being priced out of neighborhoods with strong bus and rail service, leading to a decrease in riders and undermining the state’s climate goals.
Senate Bill 79, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, aims to address California’s housing crisis by incentivizing the construction of housing near public transit corridors, promoting affordability, livability, and climate survival.
Judy Ennis, co-founder of the Davis Community Action Network, advocates for a more thoughtful and inclusive approach to land use, linking housing policy to climate justice, in order to reduce emissions and increase housing affordability.
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