Environmentalists, councilmembers offer remarks and hold signs calling on California state leaders to match action from Washington, DC to slow down climate change and chart California on a bold path towards 100% clean energy
WHAT:
The Irvine community is calling on California to take strong action to beat the heat by addressing climate change. Coming to City Hall with signs, community members and advocates are aiming to keep California as a national leader and take advantage of momentum as the United States Congress passes a historic climate law. Attendees will show support for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan for strong climate action calling for state lawmakers to accelerate our state’s advance toward 100% clean energy, amongst other emission-reducing initiatives. This comes off the heels of Irvine’s commitment to 100% renewable energy earlier this year. Attendees will enjoy popsicles to beat the heat and support strong climate action.
WHO:
-Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran
-Senait Forthal, Executive Director of OC Goes Solar and Chair of the Irvine Green Ribbon Environmental Committee
-Steven King, Environment California
-Sander Kushen, CALPIRG
-UCI Student Activist (TBA)
WHEN:
Thursday, August 18, 11:00AM to 11:30AM
WHERE:
Lawn in front of Irvine City Hall
VISUALS:
Signage calling for immediate action to demonstrate California’s climate commitment. Dozens of community members and activists holding signs. Distribution of popsicles to beat the heat.