Announcements
The Amazon Is Not for Sale—Respect Indigenous Rights, June 21
Stand with local Indigenous activists in solidarity with their Indigenous relatives, the Amazon, and communities at risk under Brazilian's President Bolsonaro. Idle No More SF Bay writes: "Indigenous people and allies across the Americas are … Read full article
Take Back Power from PG&E! Rally at Shareholders Meeting, June 21
Join the No PG&E Bailout Coalition outside the PG&E annual meeting to let shareholders know their profits are based on overcharging ratepayers and endangering communities. PG&E has been responsible for 17 recent fires that killed … Read full article
Sunflower Alliance Meeting, June 23
Please join us for our regular biweekly meeting of the Sunflower Alliance. We'll discuss ongoing campaigns and future plans and identify upcoming actions we can take to fight fossil fuels and work for a just and sustainable world. Old friends and … Read full article
Weigh in on Contra Costa’s Climate Action & General Plans, June 24 & July 10
Contra Costa County is home to four oil refineries, two power plants, and vast brownfield acreage—the legacy of years of industrial pollution. Over the next two years, the county will be updating its General Plan, Zoning Code, and Climate Action … Read full article
For Our Health, For Our Future: Fighting Pollution and Climate Disruption in Bay Area Refineries
This illustrated 16-page primer summarizes the environmental and climate impacts of the Bay Area's five oil refineries, four in Contra Costa and one in Solano County. It tells the story of the struggle to stop the Bay Area from becoming a major … Read full article
Gov. Newsom Calls for “Managed Decline” of Fossil Fuel Demand and Supply in CA
Environmental justice, conservation and public interest groups responded positively to a key sentence in “May revision” of the Governor Gavin Newsom’s California state budget regarding transitioning the state from fossil fuels. “The May Revision … Read full article
Paris Climate Goals Demand a Managed Decline of CA Oil Extraction
An important report by Oil Change International examines the implications of the Paris Agreement goals for oil production and climate leadership in California. We think it's a must read. California’s leaders have been vocal supporters of the … Read full article