On October 21, young people concerned about our climate, lives and livelihoods will gather for a leadership and strategy training with Sunrise Bay Area. Together, we can build the movement we need to secure a just and sustainable future for all … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Reform BAAQMD Permitting Rules, Dec 6
This is a big one! For the first time in many years, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) will be considering revisions to their permitting process (due to modifications required by the federal EPA). Unfortunately, the Air District … [Read more...]
Final Victory Over San Luis Obispo Oil-by-Rail Project
Phillips 66 announced October 2 that it would drop its lawsuit against San Luis Obispo County. The suit was filed after the county denied the company's proposal to build a rail spur to its Santa Maria refinery. The plan was to bring extra-polluting … [Read more...]
Jobs for Former Coal Workers–Transition to Sustainable Economy
This article from the New York Times business section describes projects in Wyoming and West Virginia that are providing jobs for the growing number of people laid off from the coal industry. A Chinese company is building a wind turbine factory in … [Read more...]