ICYMI: Attorney General Becerra on Medium: California’s Roadmap to Building a More Just World Through Climate Action

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today authored an article, excerpted below, to preview his speech tomorrow at the Global Climate Action Summit. At 8:45am PT this Friday, he’ll discuss California’s work to uphold clean air and water laws and another big priority: environmental justice.

By California Attorney General Xavier Becerra: 

This Friday, I’m honored to join leaders from around our nation and the world at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. As the chief law officer for the State of California, I’ll be sharing the story of our state’s many successful efforts to uphold the rule of law when it comes to protecting the planet. Indeed, the climate is warming, and not just because of the hot air from Washington, DC. California has a long track record of taking bold action to protect our planet and our people. We’ve been leading the way for decades when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our cars and promoting commonsense energy-efficiency standards for our consumer products.

No matter what happens in Washington, California will continue to lead the way towards a healthier climate — now with a heightened urgency because of this year’s historic wildfires and mudslides. We’ll keep proving that you don’t need to choose between people, the planet, and the economy.

Read the full article HERE.