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Plastics: The Problem and Progress by Kathy Battat

Category: Environment | Author: Sue C.

The U.S. plastic industry is responsible for over 232 million tons of C02e gas emissions and is on track to exceed emissions of coal-fired power in this country by 2030, according to a 2022 report by Beyond Plastics.

SB 467 Anti-fracking bill Working Plan

Category: Environment | Author: Mary Buxton

Bill Overview SB-467 Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing, acid well stimulation treatments, steam flooding, water flooding, or cyclic steaming: prohibition: job relocation.(2021-2022) Authors: Senators Scott Wiener and Monique Limon, Senate Co-author: Senator Allen, Assembly Co-authors: Assembly...

How to build a better world

Category: Environment | Author: Gladwyn d'Souza

We can build a better world by going beyond fossil fuels, restoring carbon from the atmosphere to 350 ppm of CO2, and doing both equitably.

Sea Level Rise Will Devastate the Bay Area

Category: Environment | Author: Sue C.

An investigation by NBC Bay Area has found that there are at least two dozen projects along San Francisco Bay that will be completely flooded by 2050 or earlier. The developments include office buildings, retail stores, entertainment sites, and residential housing.

The Upside of the Corona Virus

Category: Environment | Author: Zoe Byun

Some positives of COVID-19!

The Corona Virus

Category: Environment | Author: Zoe Byun

How COVID-19 has affected my life so far.

Warren's Blue New Deal

Category: Environment | Author: Sue C.

I just heard from a friend that Elizabeth Warren has unveiled a Blue New Deal. Good for her!