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News coverage of the “Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency” rally
News coverage of the “Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency” rally, January 21, 2023 on two channels: KFMB-8 and KGTV-10. Interview with SanDiego350’s, Maria Rivera.

Environmental activists call on President Biden to declare a climate emergency
Hundreds of San Diegans passionate about environmental justice joined thousands of others nationwide Saturday to call on the White House to take action.

Our Future: Conversations About Climate, Community, Justice, and Activism
Watch SanDiego350’s Youth v. Oil member Ryan Berberet in a conversation about climate, justice, and activism.

San Diego community advocates rally for rules that favor solar power
Solar advocates rallied in support of changing a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) plan to rewrite the state’s net energy metering (NEM) rules. Comments from Danica Tomayo, SanDiego350’s Legislative Committee Co-Chair.

Activists rally ahead of California Public Utilities Commission vote on new solar rules
Environmentalists, utility critics and workers in the solar energy industry rallied Thursday 12/1 calling on the California Public Utilities Commission to not make changes to the amount rooftop solar customers are compensated when their systems generate excess electricity. Comments from Peter Sloan, Campaign Coordinator for SanDiego350.

Environmental advocates, solar workers rally against rooftop solar proposal
A coalition of climate activists (including SanDiego350 activists) and solar workers rallied to fight back against a proposal they say will hurt the expansion of rooftop solar.

CPUC NET METERING PROPOSED CHANGES SLATED FOR HEARING NOV. 16
Comments from David Harris, renewable energy team leader of SanDiego350.

SDG&E Set to construct an energy storage and microgrid project in Tierrasanta
San Diego Union Tribune coverage on SanDiego350 blocking Sempra Energy’s parking facility.

SanDiego350 Blocks Access to Sempra Parking Facility In Protest
KPBS news covers SanDiego350 blocking access to Sempra parking facility in protest of continued carbon emissions and high energy prices. Comments from SanDiego350’s Phil Petrie.

‘Now or never’: San Diego students march for climate action for third year
Comments about the urgency of the climate crisis from youth activists Theo Martien and Keala Minna-Choe.

Global Youth Climate Strikes
News coverage of the Global Climate Strike on 4 channels.

San Diego leaders strip ‘road charge’ on drivers from $160B transportation vision
Green groups, such as the Environmental Health Coalition, SanDiego350 and Climate Action Campaign, urged the 21-member board of elected…

Per mile road usage fee off the table for county transportation plan
SanDieo350’s Bee Mittermiller is interviewed on Fox-5 regarding SANDAG dropping the proposed per-mile usage charge.

The No Future Generation: What Have We Left for Our Children?
SanDiego350’s Board Member, Jim Miller writes about young people being forced to suffer the consequences of climate change and encourages others to join the Global Youth Climate Strikes.

San Diego County working to become net zero by 2045
Steve Gelb, Co-Leader of SanDiego350’s Transportation Team, comments on The Regional Decarbonization Framework.

Supervisors OK Sustainability Initiatives, Decarbonization Plan by 2045
Rita Clement, Co-Leader of SanDiego350’s South Bay Eco Justice team, made a public comment in support of passing an all-electric code for construction.