Cross Timbol, Communications Fellow (He/Him) Hey there! My name is Cross Timbol. I’m a Filipino 20 year old Political Science major thinking of minoring in Communications currently attending Los Angeles…| Fossil Free California
Now with over 140 labor unions and organizations in support, the California Fossil Fuel Divestment Coalition is building support in every corner of the state for SB 252, which will divest California's public pensions from fossil fuels.| Fossil Free California
Resources on saving for a child’s education without supporting the fossil fuel industry| Fossil Free California
When asked about the origins of our organization, we like to say “it all started with a kitchen table conversation amongst retired pensioners back in 2014 about the urgency of climate change…” This description paints a quick and heartening picture of elder activists launching a scheme at the roundtable to save the planet. In truth,…| Fossil Free California
On Tuesday, September 3rd, I had the privilege of facilitating Conversations Across the Generations, a discussion between four environmental justice activists aged 17-76 about the joys and challenges of building a coalition as expansive as the one for fossil fuel divestment. We had a lot of ground to cover in only one hour! Below are… The post BLOG: A Fabulous Conversation Across the Generations appeared first on Fossil Free California.| Fossil Free California
The post Press Release: Majority Leader Gonzalez, Teachers, Workers & Climate Advocates Respond to Committee Amendments That Undermine the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act appeared first on Fossil Free California.| Fossil Free California
By Joanie Lohman, FFCA Volunteer I wonder if David really thought he could slay the giant Goliath when he picked up that rock and slingshot? This question came to mind as I was driving home from Sacramento Wednesday with three retired women friends, my colleagues in Fossil Free California. FFCA has been organizing for over…| Fossil Free California
Fossil Free California condemns the genocide now taking place in Gaza. While we strongly condemn Hamas’ attack on Israeli citizens on October 7, no attack, however brutal, can justify the mass slaughter of Palestinian civilians that has followed. For the past five months, we have watched in horror as Israel bombs and starves the over…| Fossil Free California
Did you know that some of the companies that California’s pension funds invest in have thousands of oil and gas wells up and down the state? Use this interactive map to see if CalPERS or CalSTRS funding is linked to wells in your community.| Fossil Free California
Public employees deserve a secure pension, safe working conditions, and a livable place to retire. While fossil fuel investments are extremely volatile and risky, fossil fuel pollution drives climate chaos in California — including extreme heat, flooding, toxic air pollution, water contamination, and wildfires. Our pension funds actively investing in fossil fuels is undermining our ability to work and retire in peace and safety.The California Fossil Fuel Divestment Coalition is building bro...| Fossil Free California
