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New Report: Chevron’s Global Destruction

October 20, 2021

New Report: Chevron’s Global Destruction

We already knew it wasn't just Richmond. Amazon Watch has announced the release of a major new report, Chevron’s Global Destruction: Ecocide, Genocide, and Corruption. The report's author,  Nan M. Greer, Ph.D., documents how Chevron, the world’s … [Read more...]

Fossil Fueled Foolery

April 8, 2019

Fossil Fueled Foolery

An Illustrated Primer on the Top 10 Manipulation Tactics of the Fossil Fuel Industry The fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color, often working to co-opt the respect and … [Read more...]

Just Transition: Overview and Reading List

January 26, 2019

Just Transition: Overview and Reading List

Preventing the worst catastrophes of climate change will require a fast and radical restructuring of our society and economy. Not only a switch to 100% renewable energy, but also huge, disruptive changes in transportation, housing patterns, … [Read more...]

A Green New Deal for The Most Impacted Workers and Communities

December 11, 2018

A Green New Deal for The Most Impacted Workers and Communities

Check out the Climate Justice Alliance's powerful statement supporting the Green New Deal proposal introduced by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- and detailing important priorities that need to be included for a truly just transition: According to the … [Read more...]

Environmental Justice Challenge to Cap & Trade

September 25, 2018

Environmental Justice Challenge to Cap & Trade

The Brown administration recently bragged that California has met its 2020 climate-reduction goals two years early. Find out why: California's real contribution to Greenhouse Gases may be increasing Current policies including cap-and-trade … [Read more...]

Paris Climate Goals Demand a Managed Decline of CA Oil Extraction

June 25, 2018

Paris Climate Goals Demand a Managed Decline of CA Oil Extraction

An important report by Oil Change International examines the implications of the Paris Agreement goals for oil production and climate leadership in California.  We think it's a must read. California’s leaders have been vocal supporters of the … [Read more...]

New Report: California Must Lead a Managed Decline of Oil Extraction

May 23, 2018

New Report: California Must Lead a Managed Decline of Oil Extraction

The Sky's Limit: Why The Paris Climate Goals Demand that California Lead in a Managed Decline of Oil Extraction.: This new report by Oil Change International outlines some of the steps California needs to take to provide REAL climate … [Read more...]

For Our Health, For Our Future: Fighting Pollution and Climate Disruption in Bay Area Refineries

March 27, 2018

For Our Health, For Our Future: Fighting Pollution and Climate Disruption in Bay Area Refineries

This illustrated 16-page primer summarizes the environmental and climate impacts of the Bay Area's five oil refineries, four in Contra Costa and one in Solano County.  It tells the story of the struggle to stop the Bay Area from becoming a major … [Read more...]

To Meet Global Climate Goals, CA Should Cut Oil Production

March 1, 2018

To Meet Global Climate Goals, CA Should Cut Oil Production

A newly published report by the Stockholm Environment Institute looks at the impact on global greenhouse gas emissions if California actually limited its oil production.  (We're the third largest oil-producer after Texas and North Dakota.)  If the … [Read more...]

Jobs for Former Coal Workers–Transition to Sustainable Economy

October 5, 2017

Jobs for Former Coal Workers–Transition to Sustainable Economy

This article from the New York Times business section describes projects in Wyoming and West Virginia that are providing jobs for the growing number of people laid off from the coal industry. A Chinese company is building a wind turbine factory in … [Read more...]

The Cap and Trade Scam: Video and Slides from the Forum

September 19, 2017

The Cap and Trade Scam: Video and Slides from the Forum

Learn how California's new cap and trade policy fails us -- allowing industries to continue emitting heat-trapping gases while they damage the health of their neighbors, mostly low-income communities of color. Watch the video and check out the … [Read more...]

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