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Archives for March 2021

The AG Weighs in on Suisun Marsh Gas Drilling

March 28, 2021

Sunset Exploration, the same company that proposes to restart oil drilling outside of Brentwood, has also applied for a permit to drill for gas within a protected area in the Suisun Bay wetlands, the largest marsh on the West Coast.  But on April … [Read more...]

Sunflower Alliance Meeting: Contra Costa, A Model for Just Transition, April 11

March 27, 2021

Plans to support workers and communities in the transition away from fossil fuels must be rooted in our needs and aspirations. Bring your concerns and get your questions answered! Special guests Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia and Mike … [Read more...]

From Petroleum to Biorefining: Climate Boon or Boondoggle? April 15

March 27, 2021

Are biofuels better or worse for the climate than fossil fuels? Two Bay Area oil refineries recently announced a pivot from petroleum refining to the production of renewable diesel. And they’re not alone: in the face of current market … [Read more...]

SB 467 No Fracking and Setbacks Bill Webinar, April 7

March 27, 2021

Hear from CA State Senator Scott Wiener and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) experts Ann Alexander, Jon Colmenares, and Miriam Rotkin-Ellman to learn about Senator Wiener’s bill (SB 467) that bans new and renewed fracking permits as of 2022, … [Read more...]

Replace the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, April 10

March 26, 2021

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been a rubber stamp for the fossil fuel industry.  Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE) has long campaigned to replace the FERC with a FREC -- Federal Renewable Energy Commission. And Congressional support for this … [Read more...]

Is Your Bank Financing Climate Destruction?

March 26, 2021

Is your bank financing climate destruction? Check it out in this important new report, Banking on Climate Chaos 2021. This year’s report is the most comprehensive analysis on fossil-fuel banking produced to date.  It details the fossil-fuel … [Read more...]

Pelosi: Sign Pledge for Good Jobs for All, March 31

March 25, 2021

Join Sunrise Movement in a Congressional recess action to tell Nancy Pelosi to sign the Good Jobs for All Pledge: “I commit to doing everything in my power to pass legislation that guarantees good jobs for all, invests $10 trillion over the next … [Read more...]

Virtual Training to Stop DAPL, March 24

March 20, 2021

Join a virtual training to learn about what's currently happening with DAPL and how you can take action.  Very soon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will head to court and share their findings from the environmental impact review of the Dakota Access … [Read more...]

No Bayou Bridge! Film Festival, March 20-21

March 13, 2021

Celebrate World Water Day with a film festival on Building Movements in Defense of Life, featuring films and discussions that center voices of BIPOC women protecting air, land, and water across the country. The film festival is being presented by … [Read more...]

Recalculating the Social Cost of Carbon, March 16

March 9, 2021

Join a conversation with David Anthoff, Professor with UC Berkeley's Energy & Resources Group, about his recent research on how to recalculate the social cost of carbon (SCC).  Anthoff helped create a roadmap for the Biden Administration to … [Read more...]

Two Faces of the Industry: Biofuels and Fossil Fuels—Sunflower Zoom, March 21

March 6, 2021

Major developments are in progress on Contra Costa's refinery row.  Two petroleum facilities are applying to the county for permission to retool for biofuel refining. Is this rejection of fossil fuels cause for celebration, or closer scrutiny? Does … [Read more...]

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The Sunflower Alliance consists of grassroots individuals and organizations committed to environmental justice and the health and safety of  San Francisco Bay Area communities threatened by toxic pollution and climate disruption.  We’re an all-volunteer group helping to build an equitable and regenerative economy—fueled by renewable energy, love of Mother Earth, and the vigorous pursuit of justice.  Let’s go!

 

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