Tag: climate leadership

  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Elijah Manley for Congress in Florida’s 20th District

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Elijah Manley for Congress in Florida’s 20th District

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    July 28, 2026

    Contacts: 
    Collin Rees, collin@priceofoil.org
    Lindsay Tice, ltice@foe.org
    Mike Johnson, mike@thirdact.org

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Elijah Manley for Congress in Florida’s 20th District

    Today, Oil Change Action, Friends of the Earth Action, and GrayPAC are endorsing Elijah Manley to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District.  

    Born and raised by a single mother in Fort Lauderdale, Manley knows firsthand the challenges faced by struggling families in South Florida. In Congress, he will fight for union jobs, a $20-per-hour minimum wage, and no taxes on families making less than $50,000 a year. 

    Manley will be a strong climate champion for South Florida, a region on the frontline of rising sea levels, extreme heat, and drought. He will work to ban fracking, build a carbon-free economy, and protect the Everglades — safeguarding the region for generations to come. 

    Collin Rees, Campaigns Manager at Oil Change Action, said:
    “We are proud to endorse Elijah Manley, a champion for working people and for Florida’s environment. Manley is a strong opponent of fracking and other fossil fuel extraction, he is committed to supporting the interests of Florida’s communities over those of Big Oil and Gas, and he is the new voice we need in Congress.”

    Ariel Moger, Director of Public Affairs at Friends of the Earth Action, said:
    “Elijah Manley is the leader South Florida needs — a champion not only for the environment, but also for families, retirees, and workers. His leadership will be vital to the 20th Congressional District. We are proud to endorse him and urge voters to support him.” 

    Mike Johnson, Democracy Campaigns Manager with GrayPAC, said:
    “Elijah Manley represents a new generation of leaders, rising to meet today’s challenges in Florida. From the cost of living to protecting Florida’s robust and beloved environment, Elijah will put Florida families, not powerful interests, first, now and always. GrayPAC is proud to support his campaign.”

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  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    July 28, 2026

    Contacts: 
    Collin Rees, collin@priceofoil.org
    Lindsay Tice, ltice@foe.org

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan

    Today, Oil Change Action and Friends of the Earth Action are endorsing Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate. 

    Born and raised in Michigan, El-Sayed has spent his career working to safeguard public health, including as head of the Detroit Health Department, as a member of the state’s Childhood Lead Elimination Board, and as part of Michigan’s Public Health Advisory Commission. He understands that public health is intricately linked to clean air, clean water, and access to safe foods. As a U.S. Senator, El-Sayed will bring that passion for public health to the federal level, working to guarantee health care for all Americans, reinvest in critical public health agencies, and protect the rights of all people to make personal health care decisions, including decisions involving reproductive and gender-affirming care. 

    As U.S. Senator, El-Sayed will also prioritize clean air, water, and land. He’ll fight to direct federal subsidies to family farmers rather than corporate factory farms and work for a future that is based on renewable energy. 

    Collin Rees, Campaigns Manager at Oil Change Action, said: 
    “We are proud to endorse Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for the U.S. Senate. Abdul is a fighter who will stand up to Big Oil and Gas and champion the people of Michigan, not big polluters. He has consistently called out the role of private utilities in keeping us addicted to fossil fuels and making energy unaffordable for working people. When he is in the Senate, Abdul will fight for a just transition to end fossil fuels, protect Michigan’s water and natural environment, and build a renewable energy future where everyone can thrive.”

    Erich Pica, President of Friends of the Earth Action, said: 
    “As a proud Michigander myself, I know that our Great Lakes, our rural communities and environment define who we are. Abdul El-Sayed is exactly the kind of person Michigan needs in the U.S. Senate right now– someone who is passionate, progressive, and principled. We are thrilled to endorse El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, and we encourage Michigan Democratic voters to support him.”

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  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Cori Bush for Congress in Missouri’s 1st District

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Cori Bush for Congress in Missouri’s 1st District

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    July 23, 2026

    Contacts: 
    Rebecca Stoner, rebecca.stoner@oilchangeaction.org
    Brett Hartl, bretthartl@centeractionfund.org
    Lindsay Tice, ltice@foe.org

    Today, Oil Change Action, the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and Friends of the Earth Action endorsed Cori Bush for Congress in Missouri’s First District. A pastor, former nurse, and community organizer, Bush represented the district between 2021 and 2025. 

    Cori Bush was among the first congressional candidates to sign the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge, committing to reject campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry. While in Congress, Bush championed environmental and climate justice legislation. She was the author of the Green New Deal for Cities, a transformative legislative package to transition our nation’s cities away from fossil fuels, and a strong opponent of sending billions in public money through fossil fuel subsidies to boost oil, gas, and coal profits. 

    Collin Rees, Campaigns Manager at Oil Change Action, said: 

    “We are proud to support Cori Bush’s campaign for Congress. Cori has spent her life fighting to protect communities across St. Louis from police violence, climate disasters, and toxic pollution. She’s committed to making our democracy work for working people by protecting voting rights, getting Big Oil money out of politics, and putting people before corporate profits. She is the fighter for working families and climate justice we need in Congress.” 

    Brett Hartl, National Political Director at Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, said: 

    “At a time when corporate polluters have far too many allies in Washington, Cori Bush has never hesitated to stand up for clean energy, environmental justice, and the communities forced to bear the costs of pollution. We’ve seen firsthand her commitment to advancing bold climate solutions that protect people and hold polluters accountable. She’s going to bring that same fearless leadership back to Congress and we’re proud to endorse her.” 

    Erich Pica, President of Friends of the Earth Action, said: 

    “Cori Bush is a leader who has the courage to stand up for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. She will fight for the rights of all people to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in safe, healthy communities. We are proud to endorse Bush and urge voters to support her.” 

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    Oil Change Action, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting real climate leadership, exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, and building a just, equitable, and renewable energy future in the United States. Oil Change coordinates the national No Fossil Fuel Money and Green New Deal Champions coalitions and works to promote bold leaders who will advance the phaseout of fossil fuels and hold polluters accountable. 

  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Sen. Ed Markey for Reelection

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Sen. Ed Markey for Reelection

    June 24, 2026

    Contact: Brett Hartl, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, (202) 817-8121, bretthartl@centeractionfund.org
    Rebecca Stoner, Oil Change Action, (917) 561-2607, rebecca.stoner@oilchangeaction.org

    BOSTON— The Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund and Oil Change Action, the 501(c)(4) political arm of the Center for Biological Diversity and Oil Change International respectively, announced today its endorsement of incumbent Sen. Ed Markey from Massachusetts for reelection to the U.S. Senate.

    “Sen. Markey has long been one of Congress’ most visionary and relentless champions for clean air and water and our shared natural heritage,” said Brett Hartl, national political director at the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund. “He’s been an extraordinary environmental leader who takes bold action and isn’t afraid to stand up to bullies like Trump and his extremist allies in Congress. We’re honored to endorse him and excited to watch him amp up the fight.”

    Throughout his career in Congress — first as a U.S. representative and then as a senator — Sen. Markey has championed groundbreaking climate and environmental legislation, including co-authoring the Green New Deal. His leadership has helped advance critical policies to strengthen environmental protections, hold corporate polluters accountable, and safeguard public lands and imperiled wildlife.

    “Sen. Ed Markey is one of Congress’s leading champions on climate and environmental justice,” said Allie Rosenbluth, U.S. campaign manager at Oil Change Action. “He has fought to end massive government giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, unmask gas industry greenwashing, and stop the reckless buildout of U.S. liquified natural gas exports, which raise households’ utility bills and worsen the climate crisis. We are proud to endorse Sen. Markey to continue to fight for people and the planet in the Senate.”

    Sen. Markey received a 100% lifetime score on the Action Fund’s environmental scorecard, meaning he has taken the pro-environmental stance on every vote scored.

    Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06), who is challenging Sen. Markey for the Democratic nomination, received a 77%. In 2023 Moulton voted for legislation that included approving the Mountain Valley Pipeline, an ecological and climate disaster that threatens one of the largest remaining wild landscapes in the eastern United States. Sen. Markey voted against the bill.

    Moulton also failed to support the Environmental Justice for All Act, one of the most comprehensive environmental justice bills in history. Sen. Markey was one of the original cosponsors of the Senate bill.

    The Center Action Fund is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for legislation and legislators that will advance a progressive environmental agenda. The Center Action Fund is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Center for Biological Diversity, but these organizations’ names are not interchangeable. This news release is from the Center Action Fund, not the Center for Biological Diversity.

    Oil Change Action, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting real climate leadership, exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, and building a just, equitable, and renewable energy future in the United States.

  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Will Lawrence, Donavan McKinney for U.S. House

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Will Lawrence, Donavan McKinney for U.S. House

    June 16, 2026

    Contact: Phoebe Galt, pgalt@fwwatch.org
    Rebecca Stoner, rebecca.stoner@oilchangeaction.org

    Today, Food & Water Action, Oil Change Action, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Climate Hawks Vote, GrayPAC, and Friends of the Earth Action endorsed Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney for U.S. House in Michigan’s 7th and 13th Congressional District, respectively.

    The announcement comes as Michigan reels from over a dozen widely-opposed hyper-scale data center proposals across 11 counties. Both candidates support a nationwide data center moratorium proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced plans to introduce accompanying House legislation imminently.

    Lawrence is a long time climate organizer and co-founder of the nationwide Sunrise Movement. In contrast, his primary opponent Bridget Brink held a campaign fundraiser last week hosted by the head of international government relations at ExxonMobil. McKinney is a state Representative representing his native northeast Detroit, and an outspoken proponent of environmental justice. In the state legislature, McKinney fought for and secured important advancements in water accessibility and affordability, including over $600 million in funding to replace lead water pipes in the Detroit metro area. Both candidates are vocal about ending fossil fuel expansion, holding the fossil fuel industry accountable, and protecting Michiganders’ health, air and water from the climate crisis and polluting corporations.

    Food & Water Action Political Director Sam Bernhardt said:

    “Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney are environmental justice champions with the progressive vision needed to stop data centers’ assault on Michigan’s air, water, communities and climate. As data center developers seek to deepen corporate polluters’ stranglehold on the state, we are proud to endorse Lawrence and McKinney to fight for a better future for Michiganders.”

    Oil Change Action Campaigns Manager Allie Rosenbluth said:

    “At a moment when utility companies and corporate data center developers are trying to lock in decades of new fossil fuel infrastructure, Michigan needs leaders willing to stand up to polluters and fight for a renewable energy future. Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney have both demonstrated that kind of leadership. As signers of the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge, they have committed to putting people ahead of fossil fuel profits and advancing solutions that match the scale of the climate crisis. From McKinney’s work championing environmental justice and a Green New Deal to Lawrence’s record of climate organizing and holding polluters accountable, both candidates understand that protecting communities means ending our dependence on fossil fuels. We are proud to endorse them for Congress.”

    Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund National Political Director Brett Hartl said:

    “Michigan is a bellwether state for how our country will address the biggest environmental challenges of the day, including protecting our air and water from polluters, addressing the scourge of reckless AI data center sprawl, and protecting our climate. Donavan McKinney and Will Lawrence will stand up to the billionaire class and make sure that each and every person in this country can live in a healthy environment free from pollution, and we can’t wait to see what they do in Congress.”  

    Climate Hawks Vote founder RL Miller said: 

    “Both Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney are the choices of grassroots climate activists living in their Michigan districts, for good reasons. Will is an original founder of the Sunrise Movement, and Donavan has led on environmental justice in the state legislature. We’re excited to endorse them both.”

    GrayPAC Democracy Campaigns Manager Mike Johnson said: 

    “In America’s heartland, voters are desperate for leaders who will put their communities and families first. Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney will be fighters who stand up to polluters and special interests that seek to harm Michigan’s way of life. 

    Friends of the Earth Action Director of Public Affairs Ariel Moger said:  

    “Michigan families deserve clean air, clean water, and a livable climate, not a state handed over to fossil fuel interests and unchecked AI data centers. Will Lawrence and Donavan McKinney understand what’s at stake, and they have the backbone to do something about it. Friends of the Earth Action is thrilled to endorse them.” 

    Food & Water Action, the political and lobbying arm of the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch, mobilizes people to build political power to move bold and uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water and climate problems of our time. We work to protect people’s health, communities and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests. 

    Oil Change Action, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting real climate leadership, exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, and building a just, equitable, and renewable energy future in the United States.

    The Center Action Fund is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for legislation and legislators that will advance a progressive environmental agenda. The Center Action Fund is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Center for Biological Diversity, but these organizations’ names are not interchangeable. This news release is from the Center Action Fund, not the Center for Biological Diversity. 

    Climate Hawks Vote works to build grassroots political power for the climate movement…and we win our races. 

    GrayPAC is the political action committee of Third Act, mobilizing Americans over 60 to elect leaders and support policies for a sustainable and vibrant future for our democracy and climate.

    Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc. fights for transformational environmental policy and pushes political discourse to center justice and the environment. Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc. is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of Friends of the Earth U.S., but these organizations’ names are not interchangeable. This news release is from Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc., not Friends of the Earth.  Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

  • National Environmental Organizations Endorse Julie Gonzales for U.S. Senator for Colorado

    National Environmental Organizations Endorse Julie Gonzales for U.S. Senator for Colorado

    For Immediate Release, June 8, 2026

    Contacts: Alli Henderson, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, (970) 309-2008, allihenderson@centeractionfund.org
    Rebecca Stoner, Oil Change Action, (917) 561 2607, rebecca.stoner@oilchangeaction.org

    DENVER, Colo.— The Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund and Oil Change Action today announced their endorsement of Julie Gonzales for U.S Senator for Colorado.

    As a state senator since 2018, Gonzales has championed pro-people and pro-environment policies. She is facing Sen. John Hickenlooper in the June primary.

    “Julie Gonzales will work every day in the U.S. Senate to protect what Coloradans cherish: clean air, flowing rivers and our beloved public lands,” said Alli Henderson, Colorado political director at the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund. “In contrast, Sen. Hickenlooper has been far too cozy his entire career with the frackers and polluters that have poisoned the Front Range’s air quality. The choice is clear and it’s time for a change.”

    Gonzales is an outspoken supporter of a clean energy transition and takes stands to defy the decades of inaction on the climate crisis. Representing a community with some of the highest pollution in the country, she has supported legislation to reduce exposure to harmful toxins and hold Big Oil accountable. As the current chair of the Judiciary Committee in the Colorado Senate, Gonzales is committed to the oversight and accountability that’s critical for defending democracy and the environment.

    “Coloradans deserve a senator who puts what’s best for working families over corporate profits, and that is Julie Gonzales. Oil Change Action is excited to endorse her for U.S. Senate. For too long, incumbent Sen. Hickenlooper has prioritized his oil and gas donors over Coloradans’ health and safety, their right to drink clean water and breathe clean air, and our climate,” said Allie Rosenbluth, U.S. campaign manager at Oil Change Action. “Julie Gonzales’ experience as state senator and her commitment to her community and the environment make her the ideal candidate for U.S. Senate.”

    The Center Action Fund is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for legislation and legislators that will advance a progressive environmental agenda. The Center Action Fund is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Center for Biological Diversity, but these organizations’ names are not interchangeable. This news release is from the Center Action Fund, not the Center for Biological Diversity.

    Oil Change Action, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting real climate leadership, exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, and building a just, equitable, and renewable energy future in the United States.

  • Oil Change Action and Friends of the Earth Action Endorse Janeese Lewis George for Mayor of Washington, D.C.

    Oil Change Action and Friends of the Earth Action Endorse Janeese Lewis George for Mayor of Washington, D.C.

    Contact:
    Rebecca Stoner, Oil Change Action, rebecca.stoner@oilchangeaction.org, 917-561-2607 
    Lindsay Tice, Friends of the Earth Action, ltice@foe.org, 202-783-7400, ext. 8403

    Today, Oil Change Action and Friends of the Earth Action announced their endorsement of Janeese Lewis George for Mayor of Washington, D.C.

    As a member of the D.C. Council, Lewis George has proven to be a champion for climate justice, environmental accountability, and affordable clean energy. She has consistently advanced policies that put working people ahead of fossil fuel industry profits and corporate polluters.

    Earlier this year, Lewis George introduced the District’s “Make Polluters Pay” legislation, which would study the financial costs climate change is imposing on the city and lay the groundwork for requiring major fossil fuel corporations to compensate D.C. taxpayers for climate damages. At the bill’s introduction, George stated that “Climate change is not a distant threat for the District – it is already shaping our infrastructure, our public health, and our daily lives.”

    Lewis George has also backed efforts to green DC buildings, reduce lower-income residents’ utility bills, and limit rising energy costs for all DC residents. She supports adding bus and bike lanes, ending food deserts, and reducing citywide greenhouse gas emissions by following laws already on the books.

    As Washington, D.C. faces threats from Trump’s takeover, attacks on immigrant neighbors, and on home rule, Lewis George is a leading voice against federal overreach and authoritarianism. She has spoken out forcefully against ICE intimidation tactics and efforts by national Republicans to undermine the District’s autonomy and target vulnerable residents for political gain.

    Oil Change Action and Friends of the Earth Action believe this is exactly the kind of bold, values-driven progressive leadership D.C. needs: a leader willing to stand up to corporate polluters, defend democratic rights, and fight for communities.

    Allie Rosenbluth, Campaign Manager at Oil Change Action, said:

    “Janeese Lewis George understands that the climate crisis and the affordability crisis are deeply connected. While fossil fuel companies continue to rake in massive profits, D.C. residents are paying the price through rising utility bills and growing inequality. Janeese has been a leader in fighting to hold polluters accountable, expand access to affordable clean energy, and build a city that works for working people instead of corporate interests. A lifelong Washingtonian and Ward 4 councilmember, Lewis George has built her political career around the idea that government should work for ordinary people, not wealthy corporations and special interests. Oil Change Action is proud to endorse her campaign for Mayor of Washington, D.C.”

    Ariel Moger, Director of Public Affairs for Friends of the Earth Action, said: 

    “Friends of the Earth Action is thrilled to endorse Janeese Lewis George for Mayor of Washington, D.C. because she really gets it. Lewis George is running a people-focused campaign, grounded in community and working toward a future in which all D.C. residents can thrive. As mayor, Lewis George won’t just talk about environmental justice, she’ll demand it; fighting for climate action, access to healthy food, and safe transportation options. We urge voters to support Lewis George and the bold, fearless leadership she will bring to Washington, D.C.” 

    Oil Change Action, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting real climate leadership, exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, and building a just, equitable, and renewable energy future in the United States.

    Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc. fights for transformational environmental policy and pushes political discourse to center justice and the environment. Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc. is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of Friends of the Earth U.S., but these organizations’ names are not interchangeable. This news release is from Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc., not Friends of the Earth.  

    Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.  

  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Saikat Chakrabarti for CA-11, Heidi Hall for CA-03

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Saikat Chakrabarti for CA-11, Heidi Hall for CA-03

    SAN FRANCISCO— National environmental groups Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund and Oil Change Action are endorsing Saikat Chakrabarti for California’s 11th Congressional District and Heidi Hall for California’s 3rd Congressional District ahead of the June 2 primary election.

    Saikat Chakrabarti, running to fill Nancy Pelosi’s open seat, is a bold thinker and environmental advocate who will lead San Francisco beyond the status quo. As an architect of the Green New Deal, he has advanced innovative and progressive solutions that place people above corporate interests.

    Heidi Hall, who is challenging Ami Bera, has a strong track record defending clean air, clean water, and public lands. She has both the experience and the courage necessary to protect the nation’s shared natural heritage while pushing for a just and sustainable clean energy future.

    Both candidates have signed the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge.

    “Both Saikat Chakrabarti and Heidi Hall represent a bold, progressive future for California and the Democratic Party,” said Rachel Rilee, deputy political director at the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund. “We are proud to support leaders who put people and our public lands ahead of polluters and profits. California has a long history of environmental leadership, and these candidates are exactly the kind of leaders we need to carry that legacy forward.”

    “Californians are on the frontlines of climate-fueled wildfires and droughts. They deserve representatives in Congress who will stand up to Big Oil and fight for their communities’ health, safety, and futures. We are proud to endorse Saikat Chakrabarti and Heidi Hall as champions for bold climate action and resilient communities,” said Allie Rosenbluth, U.S. campaign manager, Oil Change Action. “Saikat is determined to create green jobs and economic opportunity for San Franciscans while tackling the climate crisis with the full-scale mobilization it deserves. Heidi has spent decades protecting California’s water resources, fighting pollution, and making her community more resilient to wildfires — work she’ll be empowered to advance in Congress.”

    Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

  • Oil Change U.S. Statement on Election Day

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

    November 5, 2024
    Contact: Rebecca Stoner, rebecca.stoner@priceofoil.org, +1 917 561 2607

    As the election comes to a close, Collin Rees, Campaign Manager at Oil Change U.S, released the following statement:

    “Our country is at a crossroads. One path leads to an opportunity for a livable planet and the other to accelerated climate chaos and a breakdown of our democracy. 

    “Another Trump term would spell disaster, especially for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, working-class people, and our climate. The climate crisis is here and already harming millions of Americans each year, as the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton make clear. 

    “Trump has promised to sell out our future for campaign donations from Big Oil. He intends to torpedo the fragile progress made on the climate crisis so far by withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and shredding environmental safeguards. 

    “Kamala Harris’s election, on the other hand, would leave open the possibility of a more just and sustainable future. If she wins office, the broad coalition of people concerned about the climate crisis – from Gulf Coast fishermen to Los Angeles public school teachers to Gen Z and many more – will continue to pressure her to stand firm against the fossil fuel industry and prioritize clean air, clean water, and a liveable climate for all of us. 

    “Harris will have immediate opportunities to move the country towards a clean energy future, including shutting down the disastrous Dakota Access Pipeline and the proposed Gulf Link crude oil export terminal and making the Biden administration’s pause on new LNG exports permanent.

    “This election also represents a crucial moment for US foreign policy and our role on the global stage, as the ongoing genocide in Palestine continues to deny human rights and defy international law. This has been a defining issue for voters this election cycle and Harris has vowed to do everything she can to end the war in Gaza, but real action means supporting an immediate arms embargo and ceasefire.

    “Harris can become the climate president and global leader we desperately need by taking urgent, uncompromising action. She must end fossil fuel expansion, invest in clean energy, and safeguard Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities from the fossil fuel industry’s pollution and the worst impacts of the climate crisis.”

  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Susheela Jayapal for U.S. House, OR-03

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact: 
    Allie Rosenbluth, allie@priceofoil.org
    Erika Seiber, eseiber@foe.org

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Susheela Jayapal for U.S. House, OR-03

    WASHINGTON — Today, environmental groups including Oil Change U.S., Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Climate Hawks Vote, Food & Water Action, Friends of the Earth Action, and Zero Hour announced their endorsement of Susheela Jayapal for Oregon’s third Congressional district.

    Allie Rosenbluth, Political Director at Oil Change U.S., said: 
    “Under Susheela Jayapal’s leadership, Multnomah County took momentous actions to protect communities from the harms of fossil fuels while also investing in climate resilience and adaptation. Her proven record shows her dedication to environmental justice making her the ideal candidate to represent Oregon’s third district in Congress.” 

    Brett Hartl, Chief Political Strategist at Center for Biological Diversity Action, said: 
    “Susheela Jayapal works tirelessly for her community by taking on big polluters and standing up for our democracy. She isn’t afraid to fight for what’s right, and that’s exactly the kind of progressive champion we need in Congress. We’re very excited to endorse Susheela and can’t wait to work with her in Congress.”

    RL Miller, Political Director at Climate Hawks Vote, said: 
    “We listened to grassroots climate hawks in the district before endorsing, and Susheela is the near-unanimous choice. We’re looking forward to working with her, and joining her working on behalf of her constituents, in Congress.”

    Sam Bernhardt, Political Director at Food & Water Action, said: 
    “As County Commissioner, Susheela Jayapal fought fossil fuel infrastructure and sued oil and gas corporations over the heat dome that killed dozens of her constituents. We need big action and big commitment like this, which is why we need Susheela Jayapal in Congress.”

    Ariel Moger, Government & Political Affairs Director at Friends of the Earth Action, said: 
    “Friends of the Earth Action is committed to supporting candidates who unequivocally put people and the planet over corporate profit, which is why we’re thrilled to endorse Susheela Jayapal. Her willingness to fight big polluters makes her an ideal fit for Congress. We encourage voters in Oregon to support her at the ballot box for the sake of local communities and the climate.”

    Zanagee Artis, Executive Director at Zero Hour, said: 
    “Susheela Jayapal is a fierce advocate for environmental justice and we are proud to endorse her candidacy to represent Oregon’s third district in Congress. Jayapal is a Green New Deal Champion and we know that she will fight alongside the climate movement to phase out fossil fuels as a member of Congress.”

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    Oil Change U.S. is a national organization focused on exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, supporting real climate leadership, and building a just, equitable, and renewable energy future in the United States. Oil Change U.S. is one of several organizations that coordinates the national No Fossil Fuel Money pledge and the national Green New Deal Champions campaign. For more information, please visit OilChangeUS.org.