Insurance companies are supposed to protect us from catastrophic risks. Yet when it comes to climate change, the largest threat to humanity, U.S. insurance companies are doing the exact opposite. With their massive investments in fossil fuel … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
BAAQMD Grapples with Tar Sands, Nov 19
In August, at the urging of Idle No More SF Bay, several Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) staff and board members journeyed to British Columbia to meet with government officials and First Nations people resisting the Canadian Trans … [Read more...]
Bay Area Labor Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice, Nov 13
Building on the strong labor contingent in the September 8 march for climate, jobs, and justice, Bay Area labor activists and allies are continuing to meet to talk about next steps. The next meeting will discuss whether to establish a Bay Area … [Read more...]
No Tropical Forest Offsets for California Pollution, Nov 16
Don't let California businesses get off the hook for pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by buying "offsets" in tropical forests! The California Air Resources Board is considering a rule that lets California polluters "offset" greenhouse gas … [Read more...]
Help Build Local Clean Energy and Justice in Alameda County, Nov 15
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...]
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...]
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