Jen Ann Simmons

Organizing, Mobilizing, Policy, Public Narrative Strategist. she/her/hers

[Sammy Roth @Sammy_Roth]

In today’s @latimes: My story on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointees pushing to once again extend the life of three gas plants on the Southern California coast, saying they’re needed to keep the lights on: https://t.co/iqnlnP0Z5c

[Teresa Cheng @teresakcheng]

CA gas plants underperformed during Summer 22 heatwave, especially harming disadvantaged communities. The solution? Phasing out gas plants and transitioning to clean renewable energy 📷 - great coverage by @sammy_roth @RegenerateCA  #StopGas

[Sierra Club @SierraClub]

🚨 BREAKING: @EPA proposes tough new climate pollution standards for the electric power sector, the nation’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas pollution.

Learn more ⬇️https://t.co/ClUDp1Sn3H

[Sierra Club @SierraClub]

Congress must reject this bad debt ceiling deal!

Read our stmt here: https://t.co/BSn0QDO7SX

[Judy Chu @RepJudyChu]

NEW—I introduced the San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act, with @SenAlexPadilla introducing a companion!

We want to expand the borders of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to include the western Angeles National Forest and increase protected wilderness and rivers. ⛰️🏞️

[Sierra Club @SierraClub]

Protecting #PublicLands and rivers is a key part of taking on #ClimateChange🌱 🌎. Thank you @RepJudyChu and @SenAlexPadilla for your leadership in championing legislation to protect the #SanGabrielMountainsForever! #ProtectCAPublicLands

[Fossil Free California @FossilFreeCA]

We did it y'all. YOU DID IT!

SB 252, which will divest California's public pensions of over $14 billion in toxic and risky fossil fuel assets PASSED THE SENATE!

Join us and get involved in one of the most transformative bills of 2023: https://t.co/4b8O1Ue9nu

[CEJA Action @cejaaction]

Community solar + storage is taking off in other states & CA must catch up! By allocating $400M, CA can help close the #cleanenergy gap and retire gas plants sooner in EJ communities! @GavinNewsom, please #FundCACleanEnergy

[Monica Mariko Embrey @monicaembrey]

Amazing gathering this morning in front of CA @AirResources Board to call for zero emissions trains and trucks!

#ElectrifyEverything #RighttoZero #ClimateJustice

[My Generation Campaign @MyGenerationSC]

Today we are celebrating zero emission regulations for trains (locomotives) and (trucks) at @AirResources no matter how many oppositional forces we face we hare not giving up our #RightToBreathe #ZeroEmissionsNow

[Sierra Club @SierraClub]

Thirteen years ago today, tragedy struck the #GulfoMexico when the @bp_plc Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded.

Tell @POTUS to be a climate hero and protect the Gulf!  https://t.co/iMUenH2e5m

[Power in Nature @PowerInNatureCA]

Today a statewide coalition of community groups, environmental and conservation organizations, land trusts, Indigenous organizations, and tribal members gathered in Sacramento to meet with legislators to advocate for fully funding CA's 30x30 commitment.

#PowerInNature #30x30CA

[Sierra Club @SierraClub]

BIG NEWS: The @forestservice is taking an important step towards protecting old-growth and mature trees. These oldest forests are among the best tools we have for taking on climate change, but they're under serious threat. https://t.co/PBnEdDkMQ5

[Sammy Roth @Sammy_Roth]

“Of the 25 most ozone-choked counties in the nation, 17 are in California. Fifteen of the worst 25 counties for year-round fine particle pollution are here.”

[Jen Ann Simmons @JenAnnSimmons]

“I work in an after school program with elementary students and many of them do have asthma,” said [Gema] Peña, who has an autoimmune disease unhealthy air exacerbates. “I have psoriasis. The air alone, that affects my skin as well – and my overall health. It’s everywhere.”

[The Frontline Observer @FrontlineNewsCA]

San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Earn Failing Grades in the American Lung Association’s 2023 “State of the Air” Report

Story by @JKepAnderson

https://t.co/nwKqxhNkdf

[My Generation Campaign @MyGenerationSC]

📅TOMORROW 📅 Tell SCAQMD: There’s no alternative needed for zero-emission transportation and clean air - Pass a strong rule to electrify the machine in railyards! 🚉https://t.co/ZRAQmMtdIa

[Jen Ann Simmons @JenAnnSimmons]

Sobering report about most polluted counties by ozone, all in southern and central California🤯

[The Frontline Observer @FrontlineNewsCA]

Some data provided through @LungAssociation’s 2023 State of the Air Report that shows the severity of the Inland Empire’s air quality issues.

We’ll have a story with comments from ALA and local community soon.

[Jen Ann Simmons @JenAnnSimmons]

👏👏👏🥳@fossilfreeca

[Fossil Free California @FossilFreeCA]

Here we go again! We passed our first committee and we’re here at the Capitol in Sacramento for SB 252’s second hearing.

#SB252 will divest California’s public pensions of fossil fuels.

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[My Generation Campaign @MyGenerationSC]

@LungAssociation today released it “State of the Air Report” for CA. Our air needs to be cleaner for climate AND health. “98 percent of Californians live in a community with at least one Failing grade in State of the Air 2023” https://t.co/n3p7TCqn2B

[Clean Break @CleanBreakSC]

Why is Long Beach trying to expand oil drilling over the next 5 years?

We are asking for the city to immediately ban new oil drilling within 3200 feet and create a plan to phase out oil drilling instead. @RexRichardson @LongBeachCity @LongBeachPost