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Ignoring science, California will let growers use even more of a cancer-causing pesticide banned in 34 countries

News / February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023

From Californians for Pesticide Reform: by Jane Sellen | Nov 16, 2022 | New draft regulation eliminates existing use cap, defies court order to protect farmworkers, and ignores OEHHA state scientists on cancer risk Sacramento,CA: Under a court-ordered deadline to regulate the use of the cancer-causing fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D, or Telone), the California Department …

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Stand With Ukraine—Yoga for Peace February 24

ICYMI, News / January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023

Members of Sova Yoga Sangha in Sebastopol have joined with Sebastopol World Friends for a benefit for the people of Ukraine. Sebastopol is a sister city of Chyhyryn, Ukraine. The war in Ukraine continues and we must not forget those who have shown such courageous spirit in the face of such horrendous conditions. What better …

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How Do Chemicals from Wildfires End Up in Water Supplies?

Climate, Groundwater, News / January 22, 2023 January 22, 2023

How Do Chemicals from Wildfires End Up in Water Supplies? https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/how-do-chemicals-from-wildfires-end-up-in-water-supplies The relatively new and potentially dangerous phenomenon of chemicals from wildfire smoke finding their way into water systems is occurring after ‘high severity’ fires, and scientists are just now learning about it.

Donald Williams Begins Term as New Mayor of Calistoga

News / January 14, 2023 January 14, 2023

In a too-close for comfort race last November, Donald Williams won Calistoga’s mayoralty by a 27-vote margin. The new mayor advocates for a diverse economy and careful use of our shared natural resources, and often reminds residents and voters that they are the ones who are in charge — elected officials should only keep those …

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Land Trust of Napa County Announces Agreement to Purchase Walt Ranch

News / January 14, 2023 January 14, 2023

Over the years, Wine and Water Watch has published a number of articles about the proposed Walt Ranch vineyard conversion, which would have destroyed more than 300 acres of riparian, oak and native grassland habitat for vineyards and more than 14,000 large trees in an area spread out over the ranch’s 2300 acres. In early …

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Guerneville Logging Plan Approved

News, Resources, Rights of Nature / January 2, 2023 January 9, 2023

View in Browser Guerneville Forest Coalition Logging Plan Approved – Please HELP! Guerneville Trees in Scenic Corridor up for Logging Today, Cal Fire announced that a Director’s Decision has been reached on the Silver Estates Timber Harvest Plan (THP). Unfortunately, Cal Fire has once again chosen to prioritize the interests of the timber industry and …

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