Announcements
Oakland Climate Action Plan Town Halls, November 2, 13
Speak up for strong climate action and justice as Oakland reviews its draft "2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan." Hear responses to the city's draft plan from the Oakland Climate Action Coalition, which has been leading a neighborhood-based planning … Read full article
Public Meeting on Corps of Engineers’ Oily SF to Stockton Dredging Plan, November 13
The long awaited public meeting on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' San Francisco to Stockton dredging plan has been scheduled for Pinole on Wednesday, November 13th. Save the date, spread the word, and plan to show up en masse to tell the Corps … Read full article
Input on Contra Costa Climate Action & General Plans, November 13, 14, 18 & 21
Contra Costa County is updating its Climate Action Plan, which outlines actions it will take to address our devolving climate, reduce polluting emissions, and strengthen resilience. The General Plan is also under review, and a current round of … Read full article
Coal Out of Richmond! Tuesday, December 3
Fingers crossed! On Tuesday, December 3 the Richmond City Council will (finally) vote on the Richmond Coal Ordinance, a land-use measure that would phase out coal and petroleum coke (pet coke) handling and storage at the Levin-Richmond Terminal. We … Read full article
Sign the Last Chance Alliance Petition to Protect Frontline Communities
Devastating fires, floods, and droughts are upon us, and the world’s leading scientists warn we have only 11 years to take transformative climate action. Please sign the Last Chance Alliance’s petition to accelerate climate justice in … Read full article
Support Victims of Climate Disasters
Now that climate disaster is here, not just a threat, our relatives all over the world are suffering and will continue to suffer from its effects. While we fight to calm the crisis, we can reach out to help its immediate victims. Here are links … 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
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