In a power play that’s sure to make climate activists do a happy dance, Governor Gavin Newsom just handed the keys to California’s environmental kingdom to Lauren Sanchez, his trusted climate warrior. 🌍✊

From Advisor to Boardroom Boss

Sanchez, an Oakland resident with seriously impressive eco-credentials, is stepping up as the new chairperson of the California Air Resources Board. With a Yale environmental management degree and a background that reads like a climate action superhero resume, she’s not messing around.

Climate Credentials That Slay

Before this epic promotion, Sanchez has been Newsom’s go-to climate strategist, working closely with the Biden administration and serving as a deputy secretary for climate policy. Her new gig? A cool $214,956 annual salary to lead the charge in protecting Californians from air pollution and battling climate change.

Breaking Barriers, Setting Standards

Newsom himself couldn’t stop singing her praises, calling her the “chief architect of California’s bold climate agenda”. Translation: She’s the real deal, and she’s here to make sure California continues to lead the global fight against climate catastrophe.

So Bay Area climate warriors, get ready. With Sanchez at the helm, we’re not just talking about change – we’re making it happen, one policy at a time. 🌱🚀