The devastating, climate-fueled Los Angeles fires are estimated to cost around $250 billion. Who pays for that? It’s high time that climate polluters — the oil and gas industry — pay their fair share. The fossil fuel industry has been misleading the public for decades about the consequences of burning fossil fuels, long after they knew the truth from their own scientists. Modeled on the longstanding federal toxic superfund law, Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bills SB 684 (Menjivar) and AB 1243 (Addis) will require polluters to pay into a fund for climate disasters, relief for frontline communities burdened by oil and gas pollution, and climate solutions.
On this webinar, bill authors, sponsor organizations, economists, and others shared how a climate superfund will benefit Californians.
Dawn Addis was elected to the California State Assembly in 2022 to represent the 30th Assembly District. Assemblymember Addis chairs the Assembly Select Committee on Offshore Wind Energy in California and the Assembly Select Committee on Serving Students with Disabilities.
Senior Climate Campaigner, Center for Biological Diversity
Jason (he/him) works with the Climate Law Institute to fight pollution from oil and gas extraction. Prior to joining the Center, he led CALPIRG’s advocacy and policy work on public health issues like getting lead out of school drinking water and stopping antibiotic overuse on factory farms. He holds a doctorate in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Economics Professor and coordinator of the Climate and Society Center, at the University of California, Berkeley
Clair Brown, PhD, is Economics Professor and coordinator of the Climate and Society Center, at the University of California, Berkeley. One of her student research teams is working on California climate equity policies, and the other works on national policies to create a sustainable equitable economy. Her most recent book Buddhist Economics: An Enlightened Approach to the Dismal Science (Bloomsbury Press) provides an economic framework that integrates global sustainability, shared prosperity and care for the human spirit.
Councilmember Joe LaCava is honored to represent the residents and businesses of San Diego, City Council, District 1, where he is currently serving his second term. LaCava was unanimously elected by his colleagues as the President of the City Council and chairs the Council’s Rules Committee. He works on the Environment Committee and is First Vice Chair on the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors.
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