Vote Yes on Prop 4

Climate change is here

Californians are already experiencing escalating impacts of climate change. From record-breaking heat waves to more devastating wildfires. Yet, we continue to burn dirty, dangerous fossil fuels that cause global warming pollution for much of our energy needs, even when we have abundant clean, renewable energy alternatives available.

Solutions to climate problems need action now

We need urgent action to protect our environment, safeguard our communities, and transition to clean energy if we want to avert the worst impacts of climate change. However, securing stable state funding to address these concerns has been a tremendous challenge, especially in the context of a large multi-year state budget deficit.

We have climate solutions- to avert the worst impacts of climate change AND prepare for the changes that come with planetary warming already locked in. But what we need are robust investments in these solutions now. This November, Californians have the opportunity to make a down payment on these investments by voting for Proposition 4, which would authorize $10 billion in bonds for climate solutions that will:

• Prevent devastating wildfires and smoke by creating fire breaks and removing flammable brush, increasing forest health, improving early detection and upgrading firefighting equipment
• Provide safe, reliable drinking water by upgrading water infrastructure, restoring groundwater supplies, increasing stormwater capture and providing better water treatment
• Protect California’s iconic natural lands by preserving open spaces, enhancing and restoring habitats and protecting wildlife
• Build clean energy infrastructure to kickstart offshore wind development, modernize our electric grid and build batteries to store clean energy for when it’s needed

This November, vote YES on Prop 4 for action for clean air, clean water, drought, and wildfire prevention.

Vote Yes on Prop 4

Proposition 4 tackles several of California’s most pressing climate needs today. We cannot rely on the state’s boom or bust budget cycle for the funding needed to solve the climate crisis– we must make proactive investments to prevent devastating wildfires, provide clean and safe drinking water, protect California’s landscapes, and promote clean air. Prop 4’s essential $10 billion investment in a cleaner, healthier, more resilient California will do just that.

To build momentum to pass Proposition 4, we’re educating the public about the benefits of these significant climate investments through media engagement and outreach to our members and the public. We want to make sure that as many Californians as possible stand up for climate action and make the case for even bolder action going forward by voting yes on Prop 4.

Environment California helped spearhead the effort to include clean energy funding in Proposition 4, including nearly half a billion dollars to upgrade California ports so that our state can tap into the clean offshore wind energy blowing twenty to thirty miles off our coast.  We have a track record of effective public education and advocacy to advance climate and clean energy solutions, and we’re excited to help mobilize Californians to vote yes on Prop 4.

Tell your friends

Whether you’re planning on voting early by mail or waiting until election day on November 5th, 2024, you can help by voting YES on Prop 4. Invest $10 billion to help protect California’s future from the impacts of a changing climate and reduce global warming pollution through more clean energy capacity. Let our friends and family know about the issue, and post a message on social media explaining why you’re voting yes on Prop 4. See sample post below:

Sample “Yes on Prop 4” social media postPhoto by Staff | TPIN

We can make a lasting, significant investment in California’s climate response by showing a strong groundswell of support for Prop 4 at the ballot box this November. Voting yes for Prop 4 not only unlocks crucial climate investments that will benefit our communities and future generations, it will also build a strong foundation for even bolder action to protect our environment, meet our state’s climate goals and drive climate action nationwide.