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Climate action, Climate Change, Jobs and Justice, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Climate Action March in San Francisco, Sat. Sept. 8

Repost from Natural Resources Defense Council – Expert Blog Marching for Climate Action Momentum Sept. 7, 2018, Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, NRDC Chief Program Officer  Keystone XL climate action rally that took place after Trump announced he would be approving the pipelineNRDC/Maria Martinez Globally, the public sense of urgency to tackle climate change is strong. We are increasingly … Continue reading Climate Action March in San Francisco, Sat. Sept. 8 →

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), California Governor Jerry Brown, Climate action, Climate Change, Phillips 66, Tar sands crude

If California is so climate friendly, why are Bay Area air regulators allowing increased tar sands oil refining (and offshore drilling)?

Repost from Red Green and Blue If California is so climate friendly, why are they upping tar sands oil refining (and offshore drilling)? By Dan Bacher, September 4, 2018 As thousands get ready to march in the Rise for Climate Day of Action in San Francisco September 8 and the city gears up to host … Continue reading If California is so climate friendly, why are Bay Area air regulators allowing increased tar sands oil refining (and offshore drilling)? →

Air Quality, California Regulation, Clean energy, Fossil fuels, Sen. Kevin de León

SB100 – California Assembly Passes Historic 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Bill

Repost from the Sacramento Bee [From GreenTechMedia.com: “The world’s 5th largest economy will have to eliminate carbon emissions from electricity by 2045.”] Plan to power California with all renewable energy clears major hurdle By Taryn Luna, August 28, 2018 05:29 PM The California Legislature is poised to send a bill to the governor that would … Continue reading SB100 – California Assembly Passes Historic 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Bill →

Free press, Trump, Trump lies

Vallejo Times-Herald Editorial: The only thing ‘fake’ is calling us ‘the enemy’

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald [Editor: Our president’s foul mouth and shameful behavior is dangerous.  A free and unfettered press is incredibly important. Note that local news is also an issue of great significance.  Recent cutbacks at both the Benicia Herald and the Vallejo Times-Herald leave Benicia largely unreported. See my editorial, Loss of local news coverage by … Continue reading Vallejo Times-Herald Editorial: The only thing ‘fake’ is calling us ‘the enemy’ →