Tune in to learn about a major, little-known fossil fuel industry strategy for blocking real action on climate change: weaponizing trade agreements to undermine important climate initiatives. According to the Trade Justice Education Fund, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2022
CA Scoping Plan Petition to Newsom and CARB, by November 10
Every five years, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) creates a Scoping Plan for achieving California's climate goals. Unfortunately, the current proposed plan doesn't ensure that California will meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets, … [Read more...]
Big Oil’s Pro-Drilling Ballot Referendum Now Awaits State Approval
After a massive statewide struggle led by people in the most impacted frontline communities, California finally passed a law banning new permits for oil and gas drilling within 3,200 feet of neighborhoods, schools, clinics, and other "sensitive … [Read more...]
Global Climate Strike for COP 27, November 10
Join the international movement led by African, Egyptian, and Arab climate justice organizations in a global climate strike to demand that this year's UN climate meetings in Egypt -- COP 27 -- go beyond business as usual to take urgent, powerful … [Read more...]
CalGEM Workshop: SB 1137 Setbacks Rule Implementation, November 3
The recently passed Senate Bill 1137 establishes a 3,200' health protection zone, or setback, for new and reworked oil and gas production facilities. It also requires strict engineering controls for existing operations within the health protection … [Read more...]
Global Week of Resistance to East African Oil Pipeline, October 24-30
Join the growing global resistance to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in a week of virtual actions hosted by 350.org. From the call to action: "This project is both a human rights violation and a carbon bomb that our climate cannot bear. … [Read more...]
Community Climate Healing Circle, October 29
Join a multigenerational, inclusive gathering to "heal, organize, and unify" in the face of climate change. In conjunction with the McGee Avenue Baptist Church's Oct 29 Harvest Festival, spiritual and political leaders will create an interactive … [Read more...]
Stories from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis, November 3
Hear from frontline community leaders in California about how the climate crisis is impacting their communities -- and how climate solutions could meet the needs of the people currently experiencing the worst effects. In this webinar, The Real … [Read more...]
What’s Next in the Fight vs Oil and Gas in California? November 13
Will the fossil fuel industry be able to take back the recent huge victory for environmental justice in California? After years of struggle by a statewide coalition led by frontline community organizations, Voices in Solidarity Against Oil in … [Read more...]
Ride Electric Expo, October 15
Test-ride electric bikes and scooters. Check out electric vehicles and talk with electric-car owners. Learn about credits, rebates, grants, and loans to help you electrify your ride. All that -- plus family-friendly crafts, games, live music, and … [Read more...]
Partners in Crime: Industrial Agriculture and Fossil Fuel
OK, we already know that industrial agriculture causes massive environmental harm, economic injustice, and cruelty to animals -- but did you know it's also a major contributor to the climate crisis? Check out this new report from the Center for … [Read more...]