by Illana Weisman | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
On January 25, 2022, the Antioch City Council approved a permanent ban on oil and gas drilling, production, and exploratory operations within city limits, extending its track record of enlightened protection of city residents. Antioch is one of the most diverse cities...
by Illana Weisman | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
We residents of Contra Costa have some near-term opportunities to score climate change and environmental justice wins by promoting the termination of oil and gas production in our county. We could set an example and join a growing movement of California localities...
by Illana Weisman | Sep 6, 2021 | Climate Change
California’s buildings cause 25% of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with two-thirds of building GHG resulting from burning fossil fuels. So if we are going to reach climate change mitigation goals, we have to shift from fossil fuels (typically natural gas...
by Illana Weisman | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contra Costa County is in the pleasant and unusual position of having to decide how to spend an unallocated addition to the annual budget estimated to be at least $80 million for the next 20 years. Measure X, passed by county voters in 2020, increases sales taxes by...
by Illana Weisman | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Community Health Wins! After a second public meeting lasting more than five hours, with comments from the public and the agency’s board members, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board of Directors voted overwhelming to support a strict standard...
