Coronavirus stimulus money will be wasted on fossil fuels

Oil and gas companies were already facing structural problems before Covid-19 and are in long-term decline. VOX, by David Roberts, Apr 20, 2020, 5:00pm EDT As countries across the world go into lockdown in response to Covid-19, economies are in free fall. Almost every sector is taking a hit, hemorrhaging jobs and value. And almost every … Continue reading Coronavirus stimulus money will be wasted on fossil fuels

Oil prices dip below zero as producers forced to pay to dispose of excess

US crude has negative value for first time in history as stockpiles overwhelm storage facilities The Guardian, by Jillian Ambrose and Martin Farrer, April 20, 2020 US oil prices turned negative for the first time on record on Monday as North America’s oil producers run out of space to store an unprecedented oversupply of crude … Continue reading Oil prices dip below zero as producers forced to pay to dispose of excess

What Just Happened to the Mercury Rule?

Energy Institute Blog, by Meredith Fowlie, April 20, 2020 Last week’s EPA decision adds insult to injury for our already vulnerable communities. Perhaps you missed it. There’s a lot going on right now. But amidst all the COVID-19 headlines last week, the EPA decided that it is not “appropriate and necessary” for the government to limit emissions … Continue reading What Just Happened to the Mercury Rule?

Benicia Bakery Provides Comfort Food And Kitchen Staples In Stressful Times

Local News Matters, Casey Cantrell, Bay City News Foundation 4/11/20 As a veteran of Le Cordon Bleu, as well as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and The French Laundry, Hannalee Pervan is used to high-pressure situations. But the co-owner and head baker of One House Bakery in Benicia wasn’t ready for a crisis of this magnitude. On a … Continue reading Benicia Bakery Provides Comfort Food And Kitchen Staples In Stressful Times