Join the Bay Area Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force for the last in their third series of summit meetings, Climate, Equity, and Race, UNITED ACTIONS for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future. Save the date -- program details to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Defund Environmental Racism on the Gulf, March 15
As they worsen climate catastrophe, fossil fuel industry projects have also been poisoning black and indigenous communities along the Gulf of Mexico. And now they plan to add more liquid natural gas facilities. Hear from leaders of Gulf frontline … [Read more...]
Building Electrification Challenges and Opportunities, March 15
Electrifying buildings is essential for the climate and public health -- but especially challenging for low-income residents and struggling businesses. This webinar will focus on addressing these challenges. Hear from people with firsthand … [Read more...]
5-Day Bay Area Direct Action Skill Share (BADASS), Sign Up by March 1
This five-day training program by activists, for activists will be held in Oakland on Saturday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 29. Direct action beginners and seasoned organizers are welcome! The first day will be nonviolent direct action … [Read more...]
Eliminating Gas Heat in Bay Area Buildings, March 1
Gas appliances in homes and buildings are not just a threat to the climate. They are responsible for a quarter of the Bay Area's carbon emissions AND they also produce more lung-damaging nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution than all the region's passenger … [Read more...]
CA EJ Solidarity with E. Palestine, OH, February 27
Toxic exposure must stop! Please join environmental justice activists across California as we stand in solidarity with the people of East Palestine, Ohio. Hosted by Melissa Bumstead, Parents Against Santa Susana Field Lab, Los Angeles. The … [Read more...]
Save Public Transportation in California! By February 27
Public transportation in California is headed for a "fiscal cliff" -- federal covid funding will soon run out, but ridership has not yet recovered enough to provide necessary revenue. Drastic service cuts can be avoided only if the state government … [Read more...]
Support the Oil Industry Price Gouging Penalty Bill, February 22
While gas prices in California were going up—reaching as high as $7 a gallon—fossil fuel companies were making record profits, using the war in Ukraine as an excuse. Last year, California's five refiners—PBF Energy, Chevron, Marathon Petroleum, … [Read more...]
Ban New Gas Heat and Water Heaters in Bay Area? Comment by March 15
Following the many Bay Area cities that have voted to ban gas in new buildings, along with recent revelations about how fossil gas harms both the climate and human health, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is considering a new rule that … [Read more...]
CANCELLED—Benicia Forum: Air Quality, Monitoring, and Health Risks, February 16
TO BE RESCHEDULED. One of the panelists has tested for COVID. Have you ever wondered whether something in the air you breathe could be harmful to your health? Is it causing your asthma to get worse, or otherwise affecting your lungs? Can air … [Read more...]
Martinez Session on Co Co Community Warning System, February 15
In response to public demand, the City of Martinez is holding a study session on the Contra Costa County Warning System, with a slide presentation prepared by County Health. Come learn about how releases of hazardous materials are ranked and how the … [Read more...]