We love the Green New Deal—so much that we're devoting a whole meeting to it on Valentine's Day! What's happened so far? Where are we now, and what strategies will help us move forward? Five local activists will tell us how they're envisioning … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Take action! Oppose Drilling Expansion in Kern County, February 11
An ordinance being considered by the Kern County Board of Supervisors would fast-track more than 67,000 new oil and gas wells without any meaningful environmental oversight—nearly doubling the number of wells already there. The southern Central … [Read more...]
San Francisco Green New Deal Town Hall, February 10
Join communities of color, youth, immigrants, workers and union members to shape a People's Climate Justice and Just Recovery Platform for San Francisco. We need a plan to recover from the pandemic that will transform our city and set an example of … [Read more...]
Transit Equity Days: February 3,4
Join a national network of transit-rider unions, community organizations, environmental groups and labor unions for the fourth annual Transit Equity Day. Show up to highlight the rights of all people to high-quality public transportation run on … [Read more...]
Community Meeting on Refinery Pollution Regulations, February 4
New regulations under consideration by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) offer a unique opportunity to drastically reduce air pollution emissions. Rule 6-5 has two options to restrict the role of our local refineries in driving … [Read more...]
Stop Last-Minute Fossil Fuel Approvals, January 18-19
On the last day of the Trump administration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is planning to vote on permits for 12 new gas pipelines and gas export terminals! Tell them NO! FERC Chair James Danly moved the meeting of the commission up … [Read more...]
Car Caravan: Climate Resistance in Richmond, January 26
Join Idle No More SF Bay and Urban Tilth for a #BuildBackFossilFree Day of Action. Call on Joe Biden to kick off his term by taking executive action to: Protect and invest in the Black, Indigenous, Brown, and working-class communities that have … [Read more...]
Sunflower Alliance Zoom Meeting, January 31
Our meeting will feature a special presentation on two local Just Transition initiatives: refinery decommissioning and industrial risk bonds. How can bonding mechanisms be used to prevent refineries and other polluters from walking away from their … [Read more...]
Poor People’s Campaign MLK Moral Monday, January 18
Join the Poor People's Campaign for a National Interfaith Service of Love, Light, and Leadership to honor Martin Luther King. The service will highlight the Poor People's Campaign's 14 Policy Priorities for the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris … [Read more...]
“Scope” Phillips 66’s Renewable Diesel Proposal, January 27
We cannot delay a massive transition to a just and sustainable economy fueled by renewable energy. As concerned Bay Area citizens, as sky and water protectors, we know—as the old slogan goes—that we must think globally and act locally. And now, at … [Read more...]
Climate Safe Webinar: What the Science Requires, January 26
Join the first in a series of webinars hosted by The Climate Center. as they introduce their "Climate-Safe California suite of policies." This introductory webinar will provide "an in-depth review of the current science, . . . the urgent need for … [Read more...]