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AS THE UNITED NATIONS DEBATES THE CLIMATE CRISIS, LARGEST PEOPLE’S CLIMATE  MARCH IN U.S. HISTORY IS SET FOR SEPT. 21 NYC IN SOLIDARITY WITH NYC PROTEST, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PEOPLE’S CLIMATE RALLY  SET FOR SEPT  21 IN OAKLAND! WHEN: September 21, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 … Continue reading →

http://www.un.org/climatechange/summit/2014/09/time-side-says-world-meteorological-organization-chief/ It’s not too late to prevent dangerous climate change and preserve the planet for future generations, but it may soon be, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The organization is supporting the Climate Summit convened by U.N. Secretary-General Ban … Continue reading →

http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dbailey/valeros_promise_to_benicia_wel.html By Diane Bailey   September 17, 2014 Actually, that’s kind of worrisome, especially considering that if you don’t experience that disaster yourself, your kids probably will.  This is one of the many absurd elements showing Valero’s cavalier attitude toward public … Continue reading →

We urgently need you to phone bank to voters in San Benito County to get the Yes vote for Measure J to ban fracking: When: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where: Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter office, 2530 … Continue reading →

http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_26524028/garamendi-introduces-bill-block-federal-funds-twin-tunnels Vacaville Reporter   09/12/2014 WASHINGTON D.C. >> Legislation has been introduced to block federal money from going to the twin tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Congressman John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, this week joined Congressmen Jerry McNerney, D-Antioch, and Ami … Continue reading →

Report: Fossil Fuel Production Subsidies Exceed $21 Billion Annually in United States David Turnbull, July 9, 2014 Fossil fuel subsidies have increased by 45% under “All of the Above” energy policy A new report released today by Oil Change International exposes … Continue reading →

By Matthias Gafni    Contra Costa Times   9/12/14 http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_26525724/crude-by-rail-one-federal-inspector-oversees-all As concerns grow over aging rail infrastructure, earthquake readiness and a dramatic increase in crude oil shipments by train, state railroad regulators are scrambling to hire their first-ever railroad bridge … Continue reading →

Largest terminal in California would increase air pollution in region with worst air quality in U.S. http://earthjustice.org/news/press/2014/kern-county-approves-five-fold-expansion-of-alon-refinery-s-rail-terminal-to-receive-bakken-crude September 9, 2014   Bakersfield, CA — The Kern County Board of Supervisors today approved the five-fold expansion plan of Alon USA refinery’s rail … Continue reading →

~ PUBLIC HEARING ~ TONIGHT!! WHERE:  Benicia City Hall, 250 East L Street WHEN: This Thursday, September 11, 2014 PACKED HOUSE: Plan to arrive between 3pm and 6 pm THIS WILL BE DIFFERENT… At this hearing, our Planning Commissioners will be … Continue reading →