EARTH ACTION IN THE NEWS - October 17, 2019

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Oct 17, 2019, 3:47:56 AM10/17/19
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BREAKTHROUGH!
California Becomes First State to Ban Single-Use Hotel Toiletries
https://www.ecowatch.com/california-bans-mini-plastic-toiletries-2640926594.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

CEO of Major Shale Oil Company 'Has Second Thoughts' on Fracking Rush

Ex-police chiefs to join Extinction Rebellion activists in biggest protest yet

City of Toronto votes unanimously to declare climate emergency
"The city joins 800 other governments including London, Barcelona, Los Angeles and Montreal in acknowledging the scale of the global climate crisis. This comes after more than 15,000 people took to the streets of downtown Toronto on Sept. 27 for the city’s climate change rally."

GMOs, GLYPHOSATE & TOXINS
GMO Mosquitoes to Control the Spread of Disease Carries Unknown Risks

FOSSIL FUELS
Shell Union Workers Told to Attend Trump Speech or Lose Pay

Ohio Firefighters Kept in the Dark on Drilling and Fracking Chemicals

PIPELINES
Company Buys Pipeline Support at Supreme Court Through GOP Attorneys General
https://truthout.org/articles/company-buys-pipeline-support-at-supreme-court-through-gop-attorneys-general/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6f28d67a-c8cf-4053-933f-22af55327ff1

Extractive Industries Are Fueling Violence Against Indigenous Women

POLLUTION
'Alarming' Report Uses NASA Satellite Data to Reveal World's Toxic Air Pollution Hotspots
https://www.ecowatch.com/australia-toxic-air-pollution-2639896384.html

GREEN NEW DEAL
Let’s Not Wait for the Next Financial Crisis to Nationalize Wall Street Banks
https://truthout.org/articles/lets-not-wait-for-the-next-crisis-to-nationalize-wall-street-banks/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=77eb805f-119f-4887-b0f3-0e978fd87d6b
"If you look at the stuff around the Green New Deal, some of that might involve public banking. A lot of people are talking about that. I really think there’s an opportunity here to get some really refreshing ideas into the discussion. In the last financial crisis, 33 senators, I believe it was, voted to break up the big banks as an amendment to Dodd-Frank. It didn’t pass, but that’s a huge majority of senators if you think about it. We can build on that in the next crisis or in the coming years."

WAKE UP CALL
Outrage over PG&E blackout spurs call to rein in utility, improve its handling of fire risk
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10160238-181/outrage-over-pge-blackout-spurs?utm_source=boomtrain&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pd_daily&utm_term=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&bt_ee=tNU27w9NWJu46aCWy89Mjxf6foV+MECmLxjnmt6ZwTtNa3CaIy3ccBvFr4k6mLk7&bt_ts=1571011206552&utm_source=boomtrain&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pd_daily&utm_term=ad8e6cac3284183e0c31c7abd0557b09&bt_ee=Ys2xSy%2Fw3ib3z%2FMoBfGiBFseIylXbldFjZ3GTA3Mo4YTKASxqVmN2hl7DTHHK07f&bt_ts=1571011206487&sba=AAS

A Brief Guide to the Impacts of Climate Change on Food Production

THINK TANK & STRATEGY
For Life to Continue on Earth, Every Day Must Be Indigenous People’s Day
https://truthout.org/articles/for-life-to-continue-on-earth-every-day-must-be-indigenous-peoples-day/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=77eb805f-119f-4887-b0f3-0e978fd87d6b

IMF Says Carbon Tax Is Most Powerful Way to Fight Climate Crisis
https://www.ecowatch.com/carbon-tax-imf-2640931703.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

The Climate Justice Movement Must Include Decolonization and Anti-Imperialism
Good article!

Philippines Passes Law Requiring Students to Plant 10 Trees Before Graduation
This is an interesting idea with a good goal.  The article doesn't state who pays for the cost of the trees.  Also, why put this responsibility on students who didn't cut down the trees?  Still, it might be a good idea for schools of all kinds to engage in voluntary tree-planting days offering extra credit to the students who participate.

Most People in the UK Back Limits on Flying to Tackle Climate Crisis

DIRECT ACTIONS
This Is Not a Drill: 700+ Arrested as Extinction Rebellion Fights Climate Crisis with Direct Action (video)
https://www.democracynow.org/2019/10/8/extinction_rebellion_global_actions_climate_crisis?utm_source=Democracy+Now%21&utm_campaign=b026a17966-Daily_Digest_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa2346a853-b026a17966-191276697

Extinction Rebellion Shuts Down Times Square as Climate Activists Superglue Themselves to a Boat (video)
https://www.democracynow.org/2019/10/10/extinction_rebellion_shuts_down_times_square?utm_source=Democracy+Now%21&utm_campaign=1b445b3529-Daily_Digest_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa2346a853-1b445b3529-191276697

Extinction Rebellion Stages 'Die-In' at Iconic Wall Street Bull Statue
https://www.ecowatch.com/extinction-rebellion-wall-street-protest-2640885500.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

Alaska Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Kids’ Climate Change Lawsuit
https://truthout.org/articles/alaska-supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-in-kids-climate-change-lawsuit/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=4067bb64-bcd9-4cfa-af3c-896181696bd4

Jane Fonda arrested in climate change protest on U.S. Capitol steps
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jane-fonda-arrested-climate-change-protest-u-s-capitol-steps-n1065141?fbclid=IwAR2cE8_IjyykM1rMmakCSPU1KJzzEIVvlkOC2gNJm_hwG7NUoDwfrCiMYJI
"The 81-year-old activist and actress was arrested alongside 15 others. They all face up to 90 days in prison.
Fonda arrested during climate protest: I was inspired by Greta Thunburg."

More than 400 MPs join Extinction Rebellion reforesting action calling for billions more trees to be planted
https://rebellion.earth/2019/10/10/more-than-400-mps-join-extinction-rebellion-reforesting-action-calling-for-billions-more-trees-to-be-planted/

Revealed: how the FBI targeted environmental activists in domestic terror investigations

Janet Young: How Could I Stand By and Do Nothing
"Janet Young, a 72-year old retired social worker and grandmother from Devon read out this statement at her plea hearing in August. She was arrested on Waterloo Bridge on the first Tuesday, 16 April... In December my daughter will give birth to my grandson. When she told me she was pregnant, instead of joy I felt fear and anxiety; what future would this child have? Will it have any future at all? But inherit a world of devastation and loss, where few survive and there is no civilisation or rule of law.  How could I stand by and do nothing? We are all responsible for each other and the generations to come."

Andrew Peel: I Told the Truth and Acted As Though the Truth is Real
"Andrew Peel, 59, a delivery driver from Norwich, read out this statement at his plea hearing on Friday. His tipping point, he says, was watching the action on the London bridges in November and seeing a banner that said “For My Children”... I broke the law, and I accept the consequences. I apologise for the disruption I caused, for taking overstretched police officers away from their families and for taking up the court’s time. I acted out of love as any father would for his children and their future. I acted out of love as any human being would for our beautiful earth and her future."

SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Here’s where Earth stores its carbon

Giant Floating Solar Farms Could Make Fuel and Help Solve the Climate Crisis, Says Study

Support for SMART erodes among North Bay cycling groups in run-up to tax measure
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/home/a1/10096233-181/support-for-smart-erodes-among?utm_source=boomtrain&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pd_daily&utm_term=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&bt_ee=vBxXy7NbtAPxH9z0+O47u2H4qsHi0motjT9CoYwmX46Vcz5BEsYqkx+NhFk8SDqw&bt_ts=1570650604345&utm_source=boomtrain&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pd_daily&utm_term=ad8e6cac3284183e0c31c7abd0557b09&bt_ee=QpIVyFiUo7Cufm8d5CHzh0X1Hc8oLMsowYm5yYyuSL5jV8v2oi40hxgx9LiV%2FPtc&bt_ts=1570650604275

ENDING ON A POSITIVE
World’s Largest Wind Turbines to Power 16,000 Homes Each
https://www.ecowatch.com/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-turbines-2640815811.html

Take Action - Get Involved!

October 7-21
International Rebellion
To Governments of the World, we declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency. You did not do enough.
To everybody else, rebel. See you on the streets.

Saturday, October 19, 3-5 PM (third Saturday every month)
Sonoma Solidarity with Standing Rock meeting
Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa
For more info: www.sonomasolidarity.org and www.facebook.com/SonomaNoDAPL/

Sunday, Oct. 20, 3:30-5:30 PM. FREE, but registration is required
Sebastopol Carbon Conversations
Author Mary DeMocker presents “Why We can still build a Thriving Future & easy ways to help”. Author of “The Parents Guide to Climate Revolution”. She shares ways to feel empowered in the fight for a healthy planet while deepening our connections to one another.
Sebastopol Grange | 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol
For more info & registration: http://solarschoolhouse.org/teachclimate20191020/?mc_cid=8e9d01bbd5&mc_eid=24fd63663b

Monday, October 21, 7-9 PM (Every 3rd Monday)
Occupy Sonoma County Earth Action Campaign Meeting
Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa
For more information go to http://OccupySonomaCounty.org or call 707-877-6650 (website contact preferred)


Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 - 8 PM
Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations Meeting
Strategy meeting to defeat proposed gas station at Llano Rd./Hwy 12 and any new gas stations in Sonoma County.
Sebastopol Grange Hall -  6000 Sebastopol Ave (Hwy. 12)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coalition-opposing-new-gas-stations-meeting-tickets-73766291965?mc_cid=8e9d01bbd5&mc_eid=24fd63663b or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/510398463111959/.

Saturday, October 26 (the last Saturday every month)
Community Seed Exchange
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Rd., Sebastopol
9-10:30 Optional Work Party
11-12 Free Workshop: Growing Great Garlic in Sonoma County
9-12:30 Seed Library
For more info: communityseedexchange@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 6 (every first Wednesday) No Dogs
Sonoma County Permaculture Guild Monthly Potluck
Family Friendly & Fun. Swap
seeds/plants, & explore the PSC
Permaculture Skills Center, 2185 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol 95472
For more info contact: permacultureskillscenter.org or 707-824-0836

Saturday, November 9, 7-11 PM - $15 advance / $20 at the door
Peace & Justice Center 2019 Peacemaker Awards
Peacemaker Awards and dance music by AfroFunk Experience: www.afrofunkexperience.com.
Redwood Cafe - 8240 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati
To purchase tickets and for more info: http://www.pjcsoco.org/peacemaker-awards.html or https://www.facebook.com/events/1478541832294405/.
Please come out to support the PJC at their annual fundraising event!

Wednesday November 18, 7 - 9 PM (Every 3rd Wednesday)
350 Sonoma monthly organizing meeting
Peace and Justice Center - 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa

Monday, December 9, 7-9 PM
Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!)
Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa 95401
This meeting will be discussing and planning a summit for 2020 to bring together and expand the network

Time will be allocated for all groups to make reports and request help with their campaigns

Facilitator for this meeting: Amanda
Notetaker: Maya

For more info: SonomaC...@gmail.com or to the SoCoCAN listserv (preferred)


Volunteer

• Make phone calls from home for 1 hour every other month as follow up to our press releases. 

   No skill needed other than a pleasant phone demeanor.

   Even once would be helpful.

• Please post flyers for our teach-ins at the bulletin boards where you already shop. 

   Download event flyers from our website or pick them up at the Peace & Justice Center Monday-Friday 1-4 PM. 

   Let us know what bulletin boards you can cover.  Thank you.
• Experienced builder to help us build raised bed garden boxes. 
• Help delivering them if you have a truck.

• Help editing our teach-in videos.

• We need an email list of bars and restaurants in Sonoma County.

Call To Action! 
We urge all groups including schools, neighborhood associations, organizations, clubs and groups of any kind to adopt a Climate Declaration.  Adopt ours or write your own.  Share your Climate Declaration with local governments, the media, write articles, and share information. 
Occupy Sonoma County Climate Declaration

Occupy Sonoma County, along with concerned, forward thinking people all over the world, declares that climate change has reached catastrophic proportions as evidenced by the current level of CO2 in the atmosphere, the melting of polar ice caps, and the continual rising of global temperatures.  This is a global emergency, and we must act immediately.​  We invite all forces of life to join together for our survival.  We stand up for life.

We recognize that the root of climate change is a capitalist system run by money greedy corporations and the governments that they control.  We actively oppose greenhouse gas producers, nuclear power investors, and fossil fuel companies by boycotting their products, developing alternatives, divesting from corporations that endorse them and insisting that governments at all levels take action.  We call on all governments and corporations to adopt life-sustaining practices immediately.

The people must act now to stop this destruction from continuing and reverse the damage this has caused​.  The future is in our hands.  We are the 99%!

What Earth Actions are you taking?


707-877-6650
http://OccupySonomaCounty.org
http://OccupySonomaCounty.org/es ​ (en español)
http://www.facebook.com/OccupySonomaCounty
https://twitter.com/OcSoCo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJoCP-ePUTPWNgHZwtBelg


Occupy Sonoma County embraces the egalitarian, deep democracy principles of the Occupy Movement with a regional strategy for effectively organizing countywide social justice campaigns that are globally relevant

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