Environmental degradation isn’t just a distant crisis, it’s a daily reality in CA-34. From polluted air and toxic runoff to the urban heat island effect, working-class and immigrant communities across our district are disproportionately impacted by environmental harm. This is not a coincidence — it’s the result of decades of environmental racism, underinvestment, and corporate influence on policy.

Angela believes that the fight for climate justice must begin with the people most affected. That means bold federal action, community-led solutions, and a just transition that creates good-paying jobs while healing our planet.

A Green New Deal That Centers Our Communities

Angela supports a comprehensive Green New Deal — a sweeping package of federal policies to tackle the climate crisis while creating a more just and equitable economy. Her focus is on making sure CA-34’s frontline communities are not left behind, but prioritized.

Angela’s Green New Deal agenda includes:

• Massive federal investment in renewable energy infrastructure — solar, wind, and battery storage — that powers homes, schools, and public buildings in our neighborhoods

• Unionized, family-sustaining green jobs that prioritize hiring in communities historically affected by industrial pollution, economic displacement, and job loss

• Job training and workforce development programs in clean energy, construction, public transit, and environmental restoration

Climate action must not only reduce emissions — it must create opportunity.

Urban Greening for Health and Resilience

Angela will champion federal support for urban greening initiatives that directly improve the quality of life in dense urban neighborhoods. That includes:

• Funding for community parks, urban forests, and green corridors to reduce extreme heat and improve air quality

• Investment in rooftop gardens, green schoolyards, and permeable infrastructure to reduce flooding and boost neighborhood cooling

• Prioritizing these investments in census tracts with high asthma rates, low tree canopy, and extreme heat exposure

Urban greening isn’t just about beauty — it’s about survival.

Investing in Community-Led Climate Solutions

Angela believes the people closest to the problem are also closest to the solutions. She will push for federal funding to support community-led environmental and climate initiatives including:

• Native plant installations that promote local biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge

• Medicinal workshops and educational programs rooted in ancestral practices

• Urban agriculture and food sovereignty projects, including community gardens, co-ops, and composting hubs

This is about restoring our connection to the land, creating sustainable food systems, and building collective resilience from the ground up.