Don't believe the Net Zero myth. Tackling the climate crisis with offsetting schemes and net zero pledges is like chasing carbon unicorns—pure fantasy. Instead, we need drastic emissions cuts to #RealZero and justice for communities … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
Impact of Climate on Black Communities, March 1
Join the Movement for Black Lives for a discussion of the impact of climate on Black communities. The climate crisis is happening right now. Climate disasters like the extreme weather recently hitting Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, … [Read more...]
Invest in Community-Owned Solar Power
Park some of your rainy-day fund where it can help power community-owned solar energy. By investing $100 to $1,000 you can become a member of People Power Solar Cooperative, which creates cooperatively owned solar energy projects on people's … [Read more...]
Tell CARB: Make a Plan for Refinery Decommissioning
A rapid phased decommissioning of oil refining capacity in California is an essential part of achieving state climate goals and will allow communities to plan a just transition for workers and communities. The Climate Center has launched a … [Read more...]
False Climate Solutions: Don’t Believe the Hype, February 23
Join energy policy experts as they unmask the false climate solutions now being promoted by big energy corporations and their enablers. The word is they've given up on climate change denial and are now moving to promote false solutions to protect … [Read more...]
Support the Latest Survivors of Climate Catastrophe
Texans are the latest victims of climate catastrophe (on top of the ongoing catastrophe of having to live with the super toxic oil and gas production industry). If you can send them some support, here's a list of good places to send … [Read more...]
Tell Energy Commission: Ban Gas in New Buildings!
Tell the California Energy Commission their proposed rules on energy in new buildings are nowhere near what they need to be to save the climate and people's health! Thanks to the Sierra Club for this alert: "Well over 100 organizations, ranging … [Read more...]
Testify & Push Back against Dangerous Chevron Pollution, February 16
Chevron's recent spill of 600 gallons of an oil and gas mixture into SF Bay and the Pt. Richmond shoreline, and the continuing need for stronger air pollution controls at its Richmond refinery, will be taken up at the Richmond City Council meeting … [Read more...]
#Stop Formosa Plastics, February 9
Join a day of action to stop Formosa Plastics from building a mega-polluting petrochemical plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana. We are at a pivotal moment in this fight! The power of the people, the leadership of RISE St. James, and robust legal … [Read more...]
Driving Climate Policy in Contra Costa County, February 24
Seven cities across Contra Costa County are currently updating their General Plans and Climate Action Plans, which are are critical policy documents that set the direction for how municipalities address climate change and help create safe, resilient … [Read more...]
A Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Production, February 23
Tune into Webinar #2 in the Climate Safe California series, hosted by The Climate Center: PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUELS: A JUST TRANSITION IN THE OIL & GAS DRILLING AND REFINING SECTORS How do we transition away from fossil fuels while ensuring … [Read more...]