This final post in our six-part series highlights how climate denialism is shaping federal climate policy. Drawing on scientific evidence, public opinion data, and policy analysis, we explore what’s driving climate denialism, the key tenets of climate change science, and what’s at stake for communities, ecosystems, and economies when climate change denialism informs federal climate policy.

In the fifth post for our series Mapping the Federal Retreat on Climate Action, we examine how federal cuts to climate agencies and emergency preparedness programs are affecting public safety in the Bay Area right now. Using real local examples — including halted climate resilience centers, suspended infrastructure projects, and strain on first responder teams like California Task Force 3 — this post explores how weakened federal support can ripple outward into local consequences for residents, activists, and lawmakers across the greater SF Bay and Delta Region.

Flooding, extreme storms, and sea level rise are becoming everyday risks for Bay Area communities — and reliable climate science plays a critical role in preparing for them. This article examines how federal cuts to forecasting, modeling, and monitoring systems could weaken early warnings and long-term planning, increasing uncertainty just as water-related climate risks accelerate.

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, Bay Area communities increasingly rely on federal agencies for accurate forecasts, emergency preparedness, and long-term climate research. This post explains how federal funding cuts to NOAA, FEMA, and climate science programs could weaken wildfire monitoring, early warning systems, and disaster response capacity in California. Focusing on local impacts, it outlines what these changes mean for public safety, community resilience, and why protecting science-based wildfire planning matters now more than ever.

I recently joined a gathering of about thirty climate activists for a screening of Beyond Zero at the Interface showroom in San Francisco, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. The film recounts how the CEO of Interface, a global carpet company, was inspired to put the company on a path to sustainable practices starting back in the 1990s. Seeing that story in the place where some of those innovations now live felt surprisingly grounding. Discovering how Interface’s corporate journey wasn’t driven by existing technologies or by mandates or corporate governance fads but above all by a corporate leader’s uncompromising commitment to environmental accountability — a where there’s a will there’s a way approach — made me see that the biggest obstacle to solving the climate crisis may be the narratives we’ve created for ourselves.

Businesses across the Bay Area are going clean — thanks to local programs, community partnerships, and practical upgrades that cut costs and carbon. See how the shift is taking shape in the commercial sector across the Bay Area, and discover practical ideas and a list of helpful resources that help SF Bay Area business owners and leaders ramp up their clean energy commitments.

Climate Changemakers has recently joined The Climate Reality Project.  This new combination of expertise brings us one step closer in finding solutions for the climate crisis and in making change happen. Pairing Climate Changemakers  expertise in advocacy and unique tools for community engagement with our training resources and expansive network creates a powerful vessel for effective climate action.

The Trump administration is rolling back climate science and protections just as climate impacts intensify. Cuts to NOAA threaten weather forecasts and research, a disputed DOE report downplays greenhouse gases, and EPA moves to rescind the Endangerment Finding that underpins U.S. emissions rules. These federal retreats put communities at risk — including here in the Bay Area — but local leaders and residents can step up to defend science and push for action.

The landscape of climate action feels like it’s shifting beneath our feet. From federal leadership relinquishing leadership on climate science and clean energy, to attacks on climate science, the undercutting of the Biden-era EPA Endangerment Principle, and the massive energy consumption of growing AI data centers, where do we stand, how will local communities, and the most vulnerable communities be impact, and where do we make a stand? The answers aren’t always clear. But what is clear is that our local networks, agencies, and grassroots movements are more important than ever. Climate Reality Bay Area (CRBA) is spotlighting four campaigns that invite reflection and action — and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.

In this article CRBA Leader and CRBA SF Policy activist Dave Rhody challenges the Golden Gate Bridge District’s continued investment in diesel ferries. Drawing on years of persistent advocacy for clean energy solutions, Rhody exposes the myths around “renewable diesel,” questions claims about electric ferry limitations, and urges transit leaders to get serious about zero-emissions transit on the Bay.

In this post we celebrate Earth Month’s 55th birthday by commemorating what environmentalism is about, why it’s a project we can all get behind, and why it matters (so much). And, with climate change leading to more and more frequent and intense disasters and disruptions to health, agriculture, and more, it’s as good a time as ever to show up to work for the planet if you haven’t taken that step yet, or to renew your interest and commitments to the work! Our planet and our kids’ futures depend on us.

Under the Trump administration, funds for building electrification incentives are disappearing, so this is a great time to learn more about California electrification goals and what incentives are out there.

Did you know the SF Bay Area is emerging as ground zero for a sustainable fashion revolution?  This post explores six regional trends — from eco-conscious values to tech innovations — shaping this movement and providing all the ingredients that can make the SF Bay Area a hub for an eco-business revolution that, with scalable models, offers viable alternatives to today’s fast fashion industry and the harms it inflicts on the planet and workers. Keep reading to see which piece of the puzzle you fit into and how you can support and amplify this uniquely “made in the SF Bay Area” fashion revolution.

Marin County is stepping up its commitment to climate action with a newly launched Electrification Roadmap — a community-powered initiative designed to phase out natural gas and accelerate building electrification.

The roadmap outlines ten key steps to optimize alignment and reduce unnecessary red tape. This plan is a call to action for taking a more comprehensive approach to the elimination of carbon fuels and the transition to a fully electric future, cutting emissions, improving public health and unlocking energy savings for all residents.

Learn just how comprehensive Marin County’s Roadmap is, how it will roll out, and ways to get on the electrification bandwagon, whether you live in Marin County or elsewhere in the SF Bay Area.

None of San Francisco’s political scandals, past or present, match the depth of its racial and environmental injustice toward the Bayview Hunters Point community. In Toxic City, released in 2024, UC Santa Cruz Sociology Professor Lindsey Dillon explores the city’s decades-long betrayal of this predominantly Black neighborhood. Dillon presents the environmental racism there as part of a broader history of harm, including decades-long struggles to fight against environmental injustice, as linked to the legacies of slavery.

In this post CRBA Writers Team contributor Keith Nickolaus shares reflections on four very different books exploring the climate crisis. From Greta Thunberg’s urgent call to action in The Climate Book, to a new book on slow-growth economics titled Slow Down that claims a growing audience around the world, and including the highly regarded Doughnut Economics as well as Siddhartha Kara’s harrowing exposé titled Cobalt Red, we hope these reflections lead readers to new titles for their climate activism bookshelf and inspire deeper conversations and reflections on the roots of the climate crisis and the scope of our collective approaches to combat it.

This blog post explores the Bay Area's leadership in electrification across transportation and building sectors, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of this transition. Learn about the broader benefits of electrification beyond environmental gains and discover some of the less talked about challenges and downsides.

The Bay Area's beautiful landscapes are under threat from climate change-induced wildfires. These fires, which have grown more intense due to rising temperatures and drying forests, pose severe risks to our environment and health. While human activities are responsible for starting 90% of wildfires, climate change has heightened their intensity and scale. As weather patterns change, rising temperatures, and drying forests have made wildfires a disastrous outcome of climate change…

In recent years, California's persistent battle with water scarcity has intensified, particularly impacting the iconic Bay Area. With dwindling rainfall, escalating drought conditions, and the looming specter of wildfires, the region's water woes have reached a critical juncture, necessitating immediate attention and collective action from its residents. In this post we explore new water conservation measures in California enacted with passage of the Making Conservation a California Way of Life law on July 3, 2024.

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