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LA Oil Field
March 5, 2015

La Habra Heights Fight Against Oil Continues

By Adrian Martinez  /  Headquarters Office

One election does not defeat the resolve of local community members concerned about big oil ruining their town.

February 26, 2015

Clean Energy and Clean Ports Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

Now is the time for our leaders in the Los Angeles region to take ownership of the zero emissions transition.

Los Angeles Smog Aerial
February 5, 2015

A Disgusting Day to Breathe in L.A.

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

The Los Angeles region is currently experiencing dirty, filthy and downright disgusting air. It's time for stronger air regulations.

Oil refinery
January 28, 2015

Community Advocates Bid Farewell to Senseless Oil Proposal in California

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

Occidental Petroleum proposed a plan to drill more than 200 new wells and lost.

Gas Ignited into Flame
January 15, 2015

Southern California Plays With Fire And Gets Burned

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

Oil refining in Southern California heats up with explosive results, yet the fossil fuel industry shows no sign of slowing down.

Oil wells near La Habra, 1920s
January 8, 2015

Small Town Seeks Fair Fight in Battling Oil Industry’s Expansion

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

Recently, residents of La Habra Heights, California, rang in the New Year with a victory that ensures the small town will have a fair chance at banning new oil and gas drilling come election time.

A mother watches over her child during treatment for asthma.
October 31, 2014

"We’re fighting for 18 million people living in the greater Los Angeles region forced to breathe this dirty air."

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

Smog plans are the blueprints that help communities achieve clean air, but in Los Angeles plans are faulty and communities suffer because of it.

Smog over Los Angeles.
October 15, 2014

The Port of Los Angeles Has Lost Its Environmental Mojo

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

We’re on the eve of what could be a disastrous vote by the Port of Los Angeles to expand one of its terminals.

A mother watches over her child during treatment for asthma. It remains to be unsafe to breathe in many parts of the South Coast Air Basin.
October 3, 2014

MATES Study Confirms Air Progress in LA Areas, But Safe Air Hasn’t Been Achieved for All

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

Breathing toxic air has consequences far worse than we originally thought. The recently released 2014 Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study indicates progress on air pollution, but also highlights that the fight for clean air isn't over yet.

A zero emissions truck at the Port of Long Beach, California.
July 25, 2014

Port of LA Misses Zero Emissions Boat

By Adrian Martinez  /  California Office

The Port of Long Beach, California, has shown that the freight industry can reduce its toxic air emissions. It’s time for other ports to do the same.