Activists Detained Hanging “Stop Oil Trains Now” Banner to Kick off Week of Action

Press Release from Communities for a Better Environment and ForestEthics [Editor:  UPDATE… see later news coverage and photos on KRON4 TV News and a later report with names of those arrested.  – RS] Activists Detained Hanging “Stop Oil Trains Now” Banner to Kick off Week of Action Contact: Megan Zapanta, APEN, megan@apen4ej.org, 619-322-1696 Jasmin Vargas, CBE, jasmin.vargas@cbecal.org, … Continue reading Activists Detained Hanging “Stop Oil Trains Now” Banner to Kick off Week of Action

The Lancet: Fossil Fuels Are Killing Us… Quitting Them Can Save Us

Repost from Common Dreams [Editor:  The Lancet is one of the world’s most prestigious medical journals.  Don’t miss the Lancet Climate Commission video, far below.  – RS] The Lancet: Fossil Fuels Are Killing Us… Quitting Them Can Save Us Comparing coal, oil, and gas addiction to the last generation’s effort to kick the tobacco habit, … Continue reading The Lancet: Fossil Fuels Are Killing Us… Quitting Them Can Save Us

“Stop Oil Trains Week of Action” July 6 – 12 – Parade in Benicia

Repost from ForestEthics [Editor:  In Benicia, we will observe the Week of Action a bit early, walking with our signs in the July 3rd Torchlight Parade – MORE INFO – JOIN US!  – RS] Join the “Stop Oil Trains Week of Action” July 6 – 12 July 6 is the second anniversary of the tragic Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, … Continue reading “Stop Oil Trains Week of Action” July 6 – 12 – Parade in Benicia

Billion Dollar Project Will Bring Millions Of Tons Of Coal To Area Next To Bay Bridge Toll Plaza

Repost from CBS San Francisco / 5KPIX / KCBS740AM-106.9FM Billion Dollar Project Will Bring Millions Of Tons Of Coal To Area Next To Bay Bridge Toll Plaza By Christin Ayers, July 1, 2015 9:15 PM OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Coal is so polluting that demand for it as an energy source is way down in the … Continue reading Billion Dollar Project Will Bring Millions Of Tons Of Coal To Area Next To Bay Bridge Toll Plaza