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A Win for California!
posted on OCTOBER 01, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Last night, Governor Brown signed into law two bills which will authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in investments in California's most disadvantaged and polluted communities

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Two Important Bills on Governor Brown's Desk
posted on SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Governor Brown has a chance to make a real difference for California. Tell him to sign SB 535 and its partner bill AB 1532.

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Fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery
posted on AUGUST 08, 2012 by Jakada Imani and Roger Kim
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In the wake of a huge fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery, it is time to act for accountability and move towards a healthier, greener economy.

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Ella Baker Center Launches Climate Action Toolkit
posted on JULY 17, 2012 by Denise Fan
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We are thrilled to introduce Oakland Climate Action Coalition: A Toolkit to Create Climate Action in Your Community. This is a resource for community members, organizations, and policymakers to create a Climate Action Plan for your city.

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It's Getting Hot in Here
posted on JULY 11, 2012 by Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas
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As the summer's extreme heat continues to make headlines, Tia looks at its too often deadly impact on poor communities and people of color.

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Save Schools: Promote Green Jobs
posted on JULY 09, 2012 by Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas
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One simple solution to prevent school closures that would save money and be good for the planet.

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"Your bill, Sir."
posted on JUNE 14, 2012 by Emily Kirsch
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The Chevron Refinery in Richmond has been eating off of California's plate since 1905.  Chevron is dining for free and has been throwing their dirty dishes onto Richmond's doorsteps in the form of asthma and cancer for over 100 years. 

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SB 843: Community-Based Renewables
posted on JUNE 14, 2012 by Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas
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  As a renter in Oakland, it’s hard enough to ask my landlord to fix a leaky faucet. I can’t even imagine his reaction if I tried to convince him to install solar panels on our apartment complex’s roof. And I’m not alone in this problem. At least 75% of households cannot participate in rooftop solar because:

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Turn Your Solar Swag On
posted on MAY 17, 2012 by Denise Fan
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Cap and Get Paid- Stand for 10 for 10
posted on MAY 15, 2012 by Emily Kirsch
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A state law known as cap and trade says that polluters will have to pay for the right to pollute. We say that money MUST help our most disadvantaged communities.

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