A long-anticipated report about the massive October 15, 2019 NuStar tank farm fire has finally been released, a full eighteen months after the catastrophe. It confirms what many of us suspected—and more. Not only did we dodge an even bigger … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
“The World is on Fire” Mural Unveiling, June 6
Join Extinction Rebellion in San Francisco for the unveiling of its new larger-than-life mural, “The world is on fire,” with music performances, art activities, storytelling and more. Extinction Rebellion's Art Working Group painters created the … [Read more...]
The Plastics Disaster: Sunflower Alliance Meeting, June 13
Vastly increasing the production of plastic is the new fossil fuel industry strategy to maintain its profits—which means increasing toxic pollution at every step, from oil/gas extraction to production to waste. Join us to learn more about this … [Read more...]
Amplify 1000 Grandmothers Campaign Against Line 3
Watch this inspiring video of grandmothers from the Bay Area, the Lakota nation, and Minnesota, gathering at the residence of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to tell him to #StopLine3. And pitch in to amplify this campaign, led by 1000 Grandmothers for … [Read more...]
Stop Carbon-Heavy Oakland Airport Expansion, by June 5
Please sign on to a letter critiquing a proposed expansion that would add 17 new gates to the Oakland Airport. The letter needs to be delivered by June 6th, is addressed to the Port of Oakland Environmental Programs and Planning Division, and … [Read more...]
“Listening Sessions” on New EPA Methane Rule, June 15-17
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the first step to develop a proposed rule to reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing sources in the oil and natural gas industry, beginning with a broad public … [Read more...]
Support Contra Costa Building Electrification Reach Codes, May 24
Please join 350 Contra Costa to make public comment at the Contra Costa County Sustainability Committee meeting on keeping fossil gas out of new construction. Agenda Item No. 5 is a report on building electrification reach code requirements for new … [Read more...]
Strategic Reflections on the IEA Net Zero Report, May 25
The International Energy Agency released a critical report this week that said there is no need for investment in new fossil fuel supply in our net zero pathway. This huge and important shift has major implications for many of our campaigns. … [Read more...]
Comment on Draft CalGEM Well Stimulation Rule, by July 4
Our state's oil and gas agency, the Department of Conservation's Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), is asking for public input on its pre-rulemaking draft regulation that ends permitting for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in … [Read more...]
Youth Action at Air District Headquarters, June 1; Hearing June 2
Attend an action at the Air District (BAAQMD) Headquarters, stand with community youth and organizations, and tell the Board members we need them to vote the right way —on June 2nd, the next day—to protect community health from the ravages of … [Read more...]
Bay Area Environmental Justice Summit, May 20
Join the Hip Hop Caucus for its fifth annual Environmental Justice Summit. Leading environmental organizers from communities of color in the Bay Area and beyond will come together to share experiences and discuss steps to diversify the Green … [Read more...]