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June 16 BAAQMD Meeting: Support adoption of strong limit on particulate emissions
The long-running saga of the effort to get a strong regulatory limit to particulate emissions from Bay Area refineries continues. On Wednesday, June 2nd, the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) heard five and a half hours of...
The Journey to more Climate Action in Sacramento
350 Contra Costa May Meeting Monday May 24th, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Register for Zoom Link Keynote Speaker: Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan: This should be the moment we’ve been waiting for -- California with its legacy of inspiring state-level climate action leadership...
What does Earth Day mean to you?
What does Earth Day mean to you? Is it a time to reflect on the beauty of our planet, or an urgent call to action to protect against the threat of climate change? Earth Day is Thursday, April 22nd. Challenge yourself to take at least one action this month that will...
Letter to the Editor: Chevron Oil Spill
Written by Ellen Beans and published in The East Bay Times on Feb 17th. Once again, the people of Richmond, the wildlife, the air, and the water of the San Francisco Bay are being harmed by this week’s oil spill from the Chevron refinery. This pipeline rupture is yet...
Civic Engagement
“Civic engagement” is a term you probably have heard bandied about, without knowing exactly what it means. Perhaps it conjures up images of protesters holding up signs in front of City Hall. While it can include protesting, civic engagement encompasses a broad range...
Health Risks Associated with Oil and Gas
Health risks associated with oil and gas Dr. Jeffrey Mann talks about health risks associated with oil and gas production and use. Learn about the adverse health effects from living near oil and gas drilling and fracking sites, as well as health impacts from chemicals...
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