Support SB-684 & Make Polluters Pay Their Fair Share for Climate Damages

To ensure legislators hear strong public advocacy for this bill, I seek financial assistance to help cover travel expenses to Sacramento for the April 22nd hearing. Your support will allow me to advocate directly to lawmakers and clearly represent the urgency and importance of SB-684.

Why This Matters:
California residents increasingly face climate-related disasters—the recent Los Angeles wildfires are the latest clear example. The resulting damages unfairly burden taxpayers, especially disadvantaged communities most harmed by climate impacts. Meanwhile, major fossil fuel companies responsible for the majority of emissions have largely escaped accountability. As a soon-to-be environmental policy graduate, I am confident I can recognize strong legislation. I have analyzed countless policies and environmental laws during my studies, and in my opinion, SB-684 is a very effective bill that will lead to real change if it passes.


What SB-684 Proposes:

• Establishes a Climate Superfund Program requiring major fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages from 1990-2024.

• Requires companies responsible for over 1 billion metric tons of emissions to pay their proportional share of damages.

• Mandates that 40% of collected funds benefit disadvantaged communities impacted by climate change.

• Creates enforcement mechanisms, including business license revocation for companies that fail to pay assessed costs.