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Forest Unlimited: Oak Woodland Ordinance Hearing Thursday, September 21, 1 pm

Climate, ICYMI, Resources, Rights of Nature / September 19, 2023

Forest Unlimited: Oak Woodland Ordinance Hearing Thursday, September 21, 1 pm Please come to the Hearing on the Sonoma County’s Oak Woodland Ordinance at 1 pm on Thursday, September 21st.  We will need public support for a strong ordinance to protect oak woodlands from being denuded from various developments including agricultural conversions and/or expansions.  The …

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New Tree Ordinance Unveiled by Permit Sonoma

Climate, ICYMI, Rights of Nature / September 12, 2023

New Tree Ordinance Unveiled by Permit Sonoma Tree Protection Ordinance On August 3, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider updates to current tree removal regulations. After holding a public hearing, the Commission then asked staff to return on August 31 with additional provisions to strengthen the Sonoma County Tree Protection Ordinance …

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400+ Actions to End Fossil Fuels Planned Around the World for Sept. 15-17

Climate, Community Rights/Rights of Nature, ICYMI / September 11, 2023

400+ Actions to End Fossil Fuels Planned Around the World for Sept. 15-17 “When we the people use our collective power we can win,” said one campaigner. JULIA CONLEY Sep 11, 2023 “September 15-17, 2023. Everywhere.” Those are the dates and location of the international mobilization against fossil fuels set to take place this coming weekend, and …

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SCOTUS Ruling Opens Door to Wetlands Destruction

Bad Government, Climate, Crony Capitalism, ICYMI, Resources, Rights of Nature / August 31, 2023

The EPA Removes Federal Protections for Most of the Country’s Wetlands James Doubek/NPR “This rule spells out how the Sackett decision has undermined our ability to prevent the destruction of our nation’s wetlands, which protect drinking water, absorb floods and provide habitat for wildlife,” said Jim Murphy, the National Wildlife Federation’s director of legal advocacy. …

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Investment Banker Appointed to Infrastructure Group Wants to Privatize Local Water

Climate, Community Rights, ICYMI, Resources / August 31, 2023

Biden Infrastructure Report Pushes ‘Disastrous Water Privatization Schemes,’ Watchdog Says “President Biden should have never appointed an investment banker to chair an advisory council for the nation’s infrastructure,” said one advocate.   An under-the-radar report by U.S. President Joe Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council should not go unnoticed, said the national watchdog Food & Water Watch on …

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Wildfire Resources and Resiliency: A Message from Rep. Huffman

Climate, ICYMI / August 25, 2023

Wildfire Resources and Resiliency: A Message from Rep. Huffman Hello, The active wildfires currently burning in the district and the devastating fire in Hawaii serve as timely reminders to be prepared for fires in your neighborhood. What we once considered fire seasons have become an all-year phenomenon. We must tackle this challenge head-on and make our communities more resilient …

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