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 this change represent a real climate solution or a climate dead-end?Our spring equinox meeting will feature in-depth presentations on biofuels and “renewable diesel” refining. Background here. Our speakers are:
- Jackie Garcia Mann, 350 Contra Costa
- Gary Graham Hughes, California Policy Monitor, Biofuelwatch
- Maureen Brennan, Rodeo Citizens Association
Sunflower Alliance’s Steve Nadel will round out the program with a report on BAAQMD Rule 6.5, the particulate matter regulation due to come up for a final vote by their Board of Directors. Health impacts here; background here.
Feel free to email us in advance with any questions you’d like our speakers to address. Reach out to action@sunflower-alliance.org.
This very important conversation needs your participation and your voice. Come join us!
Co-sponsored by 350 Contra Costa.
WHEN
Sunday, March 21, 1 – 2:30 PM
WHERE
RSVP to action@sunflower-alliance.org to get the Zoom link.