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New Report: Will the Self-Driving Vehicle Revolution Mean Transportation Heaven or Hell?

January 23, 2019

First of Its Kind Analysis Asks Whether Autonomous, Shared and Electric Vehicles Will Worsen Inequality for Marginalized Groups Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – Three simultaneous revolutions—electrification, vehicle sharing, and self-driving, autonomous vehicles—are…

Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Help Disadvantaged Communities Access Climate Funds

September 14, 2018

First of Its Kind, SB 1072 Levels the Playing Field for Underresourced Communities Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Last night, with climate leaders from around the world, California Gov. Jerry Brown…

Assembly Passes Bill to Help Disadvantaged Communities Access Climate Funds

August 29, 2018

SB 1072 Levels the Playing Field for Underresourced Communities Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Today, by a bipartisan 48-9 vote, the California Assembly passed crucial legislation designed to level the playing field…

California Regulators OK Historic Electric Vehicle Charging Investment in Underserved Communities

May 31, 2018

$738 Million in EV Infrastructure to Be Installed by State’s 3 Largest Electric Utilities Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Today the California Public Utilities Commission approved proposals from Southern California Edison,…

Putting People Ahead of Cars: New Framework for Transportation Planning

March 28, 2018

Greenlining Framework Shows How to Include Community Voices, End Neglect of Low-Income Neighborhoods & Communities of Color Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – For too long, advocates say, transportation planners have focused on…

New Online Tool Connects Californians To Energy-Saving & Climate Programs

January 31, 2018

UpLift Resource Finder Helps Families, Governments, Community Groups Find Help to Save Energy & Money, Fight Climate Change Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – Today The Greenlining Institute released a new online tool…

California Okays New Electric Vehicle Charging Projects to Boost Access in Low-Income Communities

January 11, 2018

$43 Million in Smaller Projects Part of Larger Push to Grow EV Access Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Today the California Public Utilities Commission approved 15 proposals to expand electric vehicle…

Climate justice group: California must protect vulnerable communities

August 22, 2017

Poll shows voters of color back climate action Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute, 510-926- 4022/415-846- 7758 Ernesto Arevalo, Communities for a Better Environment, 510-910- 5123 Veronica Garibay, Leadership Council for Justice and & Accountability, 559-393-3617 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Fourteen environmental justice,…

Just-Approved VW Diesel Plan a Step Forward for Disadvantaged Communities, More Needed

July 27, 2017

Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 415-846-7758 (cell) Joel Espino, Greenlining Institute Environmental Equity Legal Counsel, 623-330-1995 (cell) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – The Greenlining Institute today supported the California Air Resources Board’s approval of a clean vehicle investment plan…

Cap-and-Trade Extension Leaves Crucial Work Ahead

July 17, 2017

Cap-and-Trade Extension Leaves Crucial Work Ahead Implementation Must Prioritize Communities in Need, Greenlining Institute Says Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – Tonight’s legislative approval of AB 398 (E. Garcia) to extend California’s cap-and-trade…

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