Rally to tell Jerry Brown: Clean energy begins at home! He’ll be in SF at a “Clean Energy Ministerial,” but he still hasn’t spoken out to oppose coal exports from Oakland or fracking in California. Thursday morning Brown will be meeting in Union … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Will City Council Finally Ban Coal in Oakland? June 25, 27
Don't let the Oakland City Council back down on banning coal! Come to the special session where the Oakland City Council will consider an ordinance to ban coal and coke from the new Oakland Bulk and Oversize Terminal. It's good news that the council … [Read more...]
Help Power Local Clean Energy, June 2
Come to this critical meeting of the East Bay Clean Power Alliance to discuss strategies for promoting community power and local clean energy development. Alameda County is nearing the final decision on what its Community Choice Energy Program … [Read more...]
Join the Climate Mobilization, June 26
Join The Climate Mobilization for an afternoon of activism, entertainment, education, refreshment and fellowship. Become a first responder to the greatest public health emergency that humankind has ever faced. Stop the lethal fossil fuel pollution … [Read more...]
Sunflower Alliance General Assembly, June 5
Join us to learn about the movement to reduce diesel pollution and other harmful effects of our transportation system, with Azibuike Akaba of Ditching Dirty Diesel Collaborative, the Regional Asthma Management and Prevention Program, and the Moving … [Read more...]
Alameda Fracking Ban Moves Ahead: Help Plan Next Steps June 1
Join Alameda Against Fracking to meet other supporters and discuss strategy for making sure the fracking ban is passed. After two years of wrangling, the Planning Commission voted unanimously May 23 to pass the anti-fracking measure with one … [Read more...]
Today! Hold oil companies accountable for climate lies
Recent revelations show that fossil fuel companies deliberately deceived the public about climate change for decades. Today tell your state senator to support California SB 1161, which would extend the statute of limitations on climate deception for … [Read more...]
News: Sonoma Clean Power Promotes Electric Vehicles
Sonoma Clean Power, besides providing cheaper electricity with lower greenhouse gas emissions than PG&E, is launching a program to promote the use of electric vehicles. At its May 5 meeting, the board of directors of Sonoma County’s community … [Read more...]
New Report: How Refineries Make Us Sick
A new study provides detailed analysis of the specific ways Bay Area refineries are damaging our health. Air Pollution in the Bay Area’s Refinery Corridor, by the national research organization Fracktracker Alliance, reports that the petrochemical … [Read more...]
Decision Time on Refinery Pollution, June 15
The four-year struggle to limit pollution from Bay Area oil refineries is at a critical juncture. On June 15th, we can convince our allies on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board to demand that our Community-Worker Proposal for … [Read more...]
Clean Power to the People, May 25
Alameda County’s Community Choice energy program is moving forward. Now is a crucial time to join the East Bay Clean Power Alliance in advocating for community representation on the board and development of local energy resources to benefit our … [Read more...]