Find out how you can help build the "rising for jobs and climate" that is already underway in Alameda County! Our local community choice energy program, East Bay Community Energy recently adopted a Local Development Business Plan, committing to … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
We Rose for Climate, Now What? Nov 8
On September 8th, over 250,000 people on all seven continents stepped up to demand tangible action on climate change from their elected officials. Hundreds of frontline communities led the way, building momentum and urgency for this fight. So we're … [Read more...]
Build Clean Energy and Social Justice in Alameda County, Oct 24
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is a new, public electricity service that is replacing PG&E in Alameda County. Its mission is to provide renewable energy, good jobs, and social/environmental justice. You can help by doing outreach and education … [Read more...]
Labor Network for Sustainability, Oct 18
Join a conversation with Michael Leon Guerrero, Executive Director of the Labor Network for Sustainability. Learn about LNS, the only national membership organization building support in the labor movement for a just transition to a sustainable, … [Read more...]
Finance Change with Public Banking, Oct 18
Come find out why public banking is suddenly making national news: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and other cities and states are considering changing finance to finance change. Hear Ellen Brown, author, speaker and attorney, host of … [Read more...]
Environmental Justice Panel: A Dialogue About Racial Disparities, Oct 23
As part of Climate Justice Week, the Student Environmental Resource Center at UC Berkeley (SERC) is sponsoring a panel on environmental racism featuring two very powerful warriors for environmental justice. Join them for an evening of critical … [Read more...]
Sunflower Alliance Meeting, Oct 21
Please join us for our regular biweekly meeting of the Sunflower Alliance. We'll discuss ongoing campaigns and plans for the future. Newcomers and old friends welcome -- we need your participation and your voice. Come early to hang out and share a … [Read more...]
No Coal in Richmond, Oct 10
Help end coal exports at the Levin-Richmond terminal on the Richmond waterfront and through the Bay Area. Join a discussion about a potential coal ordinance in Richmond, ways to finance an air monitoring study, and the latest moves to keep coal out … [Read more...]
Prop 6: What’s At Stake for Transit? Oct 11
Join the Sierra Club, an AC Transit board member, and Urban Habitat for a presentation about the importance of our urban public transit, what's at risk if Prop 6 passes, and who is at risk without transportation justice. After the panelists speak, … [Read more...]
Tar Sands Free SF Bay! A Refinery Town Gets Organized
After a long week of heavy rain, the skies finally cleared and the smokestacks of the Phillips 66 refinery became visible once more on the horizon line directly behind the children’s playground at Rodeo Hills Elementary School. On the … [Read more...]