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SFA Webinar: Wood Pellets Plan Threatens CA Forests, February 12

Learn about a plan to destroy California forest land and increase pollution—here and overseas—by producing woody "biomass," deemed "the new coal" and a threat to our forests, environmental justice communities, and the climate. Our panelists will … Read full article

Urge Contra Costa DA to Prosecute Martinez Refinery for Health and Safety Crimes

We strongly agree with the Contra Costa Health Department: the Martinez Refining Company should be held criminally liable for its toxic chemical release in Martinez on Thanksgiving night. Please email District Attorney Diana Becton and her … Read full article

Toxic Refinery Metals Found in Crockett and Rodeo

As residents of Martinez and nearby communities are organizing to demand accountability for the release of toxic heavy metals by the Martinez Refinery on Thanksgiving, residents of nearby Crockett, downwind from the Phillips 66 refinery, have … Read full article

Full Funding for Climate in the California Budget! Speak Up Now

Survival should be the last thing to cut! Facing a California budget deficit of $22.5 billion, Governor Newsom is proposing to cut $6 billion from climate and clean energy programs over the next several years. Tell Newsom and the legislature to … Read full article

Tell Wells Fargo: Stop Funding Climate Chaos, Every Friday

Help build the March 21 national day of action demanding that banks stop funding climate disaster. Third Act and others have called this event to highlight the Banking on Our Future campaign: a national effort to pressure the Big 4 Banks—Bank of … Read full article

Webinar: What is the Role for Hydrogen in the Energy Transition? February 9

This 90 minute workshop will equally emphasize factual evidence on hydrogen from Professor David Cebon, and strategic communications advice from a global communications group's hydrogen specialist, to help provide the wider climate community with an … Read full article

Climate Solutions Are Health Solutions, February 9

Dr. Jeff Mann of Climate Health Now will discuss the impacts of climate change on human health, as part of the All Benicia Can Save Sustainability Challenge series of talks at the Benicia Public Library. The series will discuss "the impacts of … Read full article

Celebrate Greenaction’s 25th Anniversary, February 11

Join Greenaction to celebrate its 25th anniversary -- 25 years on the front lines fighting to "protect health and promote environmental, social, economic, racial, and climate justice." Greenaction is a network of frontline community organizations … Read full article

Reduce Pollution from Oil Tankers at Our Ports! February 14

Besides all the toxic pollution from refineries, Richmond and other port cities get a heavy dose of toxic nitrogen oxide (NOX) from oil tankers at their docks.  Overall in California, ships emit more NOX than heavy-duty trucks. According to the … Read full article

CA Task Force on Methane Leaks , February 21

The climate harm from fossil fuels doesn't just come when they're burned: Fossil gas (methane), itself a potent greenhouse gas, leaks from oil and gas wells -- when they're operating and after they retire. And from gas pipes all along the way until … Read full article

Sign Petition to Stop OAK Expansion

The Port of Oakland is proposing 17 new gates at the Oakland Airport, and a Draft Environmental Impact Report will be released in the first quarter of 2023.  Please sign this petition to the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners and relevant elected … Read full article

Our Letter to CARB on Renewable Diesel

  The California Air Resources Board is currently reviewing potential changes to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, designed to decrease the carbon intensity of transportation fuels.  We submitted this letter as public comment during their … Read full article

Partners in Crime: Industrial Agriculture and Fossil Fuel

OK, we already know that industrial agriculture causes massive environmental harm, economic injustice, and cruelty to animals -- but did you know it's also a major contributor to the climate crisis? Check out this new report from the Center for … Read full article

A Just Transition Primer from Global Climate Justice Leaders

A new report from leaders of the global climate justice movement argues that “a broad vision of Just Transition with social justice at its core is critical, especially as fossil fuel companies and defenders of ‘business as usual’ are adopting the … Read full article

Why We’re Suing CalGEM

Our state oil and gas regulators have expanded a Contra Costa oil drilling operation within the very 3,200' setback distance they’re proposing for new oil drilling. CalGEM, the California Geologic Energy Management agency, has approved a Class II … Read full article

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The Sunflower Alliance consists of grassroots individuals and organizations committed to environmental justice and the health and safety of  San Francisco Bay Area communities threatened by toxic pollution and climate disruption.  We’re an all-volunteer group helping to build an equitable and regenerative economy—fueled by renewable energy, love of Mother Earth, and the vigorous pursuit of justice.  Let’s go!

 

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