EARTH ACTION IN THE NEWS - April 5, 2024
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BREAKTHROUGH!
Electric Cars Pass the Tipping Point to Mass Adoption in 31 Countries
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/electric-cars-pass-adoption-tipping-point-in-31-countries
Electric Cars Pass the Tipping Point to Mass Adoption in 31 Countries
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/electric-cars-pass-adoption-tipping-point-in-31-countries
Clean Energy Australia 2024
https://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/resources/reports/clean-energy-australia/Clean-Energy-Australia-2024.pdf
"Renewable energy provided 39.4 per cent of Australia’s total energy generation in 2023, a 9.7 per cent increase from 35.9 per cent in 2022. That’s a remarkable achievement given renewables represented just 17 per cent of Australia’s electricity in 2017, when strong investment really took off."
City-wide Integrated Pest Management Policy
https://www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2532
City Planting 440 Trees and Shrubs for Riparian Habitat Mitigation
https://www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2531
California’s biofuel bias is hampering its EV future. Can that change?
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/food-and-farms/californias-biofuel-bias-is-hampering-its-ev-future-can-that-change
"The California Air Resources Board is at a crossroads: It can stay the course on its widely criticized Low Carbon Fuel Standard — or transform it to meet climate goals."
Letters to the Editor
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/opinion/tuesdays-letters-to-the-editor-598/
"Press Democrat readers share their thoughts on age, biomass energy and school costs."
What to do if your California homeowners insurance company drops you
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/what-to-do-if-your-california-homeowners-insurance-company-drops-you/
Filling Nuclear Power’s $5 Trillion Hole Is Beyond the Banks
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/filling-nuclear-power-s-5-trillion-hole-is-beyond-the-banks
"The IAEA convened a summit to build momentum for low-emissions nuclear power, but lenders are balking at the eyewatering costs."
Spent nuclear fuel mismanagement poses a major threat to the United States. Here’s how.
https://thebulletin.org/2024/04/spent-nuclear-fuel-mismanagement-poses-a-major-threat-to-the-united-states-heres-how/
War and Climate Change a UNAC webinar (video)
https://youtu.be/3pV5ICkZhWw?si=4ybjLq0zFjILDFUn
"Webinar speakers include: Tamara Lorincz, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace & Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Lisa Savage, Maine Natural Guard * Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space Pippa Bartolotti, UNAC & Global Women United for Peace Against NATO."
Corporate Greed Is Costing You at the Grocery Store
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/grocery-prices-corporate-profits
"Consolidation in our food system affects more than just prices. It also damages whole local economies."
Is Bird Flu Being Weaponized?
https://organicconsumers.org/is-bird-flu-being-weaponized/
Is Giving Farmers Millions to Kill Millions of Chickens the Way to Curb Bird Flu?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/science/bird-flu-aid-animal-welfare.html
"Big poultry farms have received millions of dollars for their losses. Animal welfare groups contend that aid reinforces inhumane cullings of birds exposed to the virus."
THINK TANK & STRATEGY
Rewilding 101: Everything You Need to Know
https://www.ecowatch.com/rewilding-facts-ecowatch.html
Measure seeking to limit size of Sonoma County livestock and poultry farms qualifies for ballot
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/measure-seeking-to-limit-size-of-sonoma-county-livestock-and-poultry-farms/
"Many of the county’s best known dairy- and chicken-raising families, and the agricultural alliances that support them, describe the initiative as an existential threat to their livelihoods."
Sonoma County faces heated debate over farm size limitation initiative
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/sonoma-county-faces-heated-debate-over-farm-size-limitation-initiative/
"This actually benefits a lot of small farms to have the most outsized players have to level the playing field. Some small farmers of animals are a part of the coalition because they think they're doing it a better way for animals and the environment, and they want to be able to compete.”
Dandelions and Shrubs to Replace Rubber, New Grains and More: Are Alternative Crops Realistic?
Soil Health
https://lawnandland.org/sports-and-recreational-fields/4c-soil-health
"Activate the soil microbiome under your feet with organic matter dense materials."
The Tug of War Between Traditional Farming & Corporate-Produced Food: Part Two
https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/tug_of_war_two
"A promising leap toward more food sovereignty in the US has been the deregulation of local food production and sales at the state level."
https://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/resources/reports/clean-energy-australia/Clean-Energy-Australia-2024.pdf
"Renewable energy provided 39.4 per cent of Australia’s total energy generation in 2023, a 9.7 per cent increase from 35.9 per cent in 2022. That’s a remarkable achievement given renewables represented just 17 per cent of Australia’s electricity in 2017, when strong investment really took off."
City-wide Integrated Pest Management Policy
https://www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2532
City Planting 440 Trees and Shrubs for Riparian Habitat Mitigation
https://www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2531
LOCAL REPORTS
Proposed wood chip project in Lassen County draws heavy fire from community and environmental groups
Proposed wood chip project in Lassen County draws heavy fire from community and environmental groups
California’s biofuel bias is hampering its EV future. Can that change?
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/food-and-farms/californias-biofuel-bias-is-hampering-its-ev-future-can-that-change
"The California Air Resources Board is at a crossroads: It can stay the course on its widely criticized Low Carbon Fuel Standard — or transform it to meet climate goals."
Letters to the Editor
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/opinion/tuesdays-letters-to-the-editor-598/
"Press Democrat readers share their thoughts on age, biomass energy and school costs."
Two bills aim to plug California’s plastic bag loop holes
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/two-bills-aim-to-plug-californias-plastic-bag-loop-holes/
Microplastics are everywhere. Are they in Sonoma County’s water?
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/microplastics-are-everywhere-are-they-in-sonoma-countys-water/
Microplastics are everywhere. Are they in Sonoma County’s water?
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/microplastics-are-everywhere-are-they-in-sonoma-countys-water/
What to do if your California homeowners insurance company drops you
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/what-to-do-if-your-california-homeowners-insurance-company-drops-you/
"Organizations like United Policyholders and the Department of Insurance have tips and resources to help homeowners shop for coverage and challenge nonrenewal.
The Department of Insurance experts can answer questions, including about nonrenewal notices via phone at 800-927-4357 or online chat at insurance.ca.gov. The department maintains public data on wildfire and insurance and a database of home insurers on its website."
Over $600,000 of federal funds secured for Petaluma Emergency Operations Center
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/over-600000-of-federal-funds-secured-for-petaluma-emergency-operations-ce/
How Bodega Head Almost Ended Up with a Nuclear Power Plant
https://www.sonomamag.com/how-bodega-head-almost-ended-up-with-a-nuclear-power-plant/
"In 1958, Pacific Gas & Electric believed Bodega Head was the ideal place for a power plant."
Why I’m Open to Offshore Wind, by an Environmental Attorney Who is Often Against Things
The Department of Insurance experts can answer questions, including about nonrenewal notices via phone at 800-927-4357 or online chat at insurance.ca.gov. The department maintains public data on wildfire and insurance and a database of home insurers on its website."
Over $600,000 of federal funds secured for Petaluma Emergency Operations Center
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/over-600000-of-federal-funds-secured-for-petaluma-emergency-operations-ce/
How Bodega Head Almost Ended Up with a Nuclear Power Plant
https://www.sonomamag.com/how-bodega-head-almost-ended-up-with-a-nuclear-power-plant/
"In 1958, Pacific Gas & Electric believed Bodega Head was the ideal place for a power plant."
Why I’m Open to Offshore Wind, by an Environmental Attorney Who is Often Against Things
GMOs, GLYPHOSATE & TOXINS
Bill Seeks to Eliminate Inequities for Child Farmworkers, But Leaves Weak EPA Pesticide Standards in Place
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/03/bill-seeks-to-eliminate-inequities-for-child-farmworkers-but-leaves-weak-epa-pesticide-standards-in-place/
US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/30/pfas-ban-plastic-containers-court
"Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound."
Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/01/health/flame-retardant-pbdes-cancer-wellness/
Hand Sanitizers Could Damage Critical Supporting Cells In The Brain
https://www.sciencealert.com/hand-sanitizers-could-damage-critical-supporting-cells-in-the-brain
Nothing replaces vigorous washing with soap and water. Cool water is best to keep the pores closed. There are better choices for hand sanitizers, such as the one made by Dr. Bronner's. You can also make your own from essential oils, or just use lavender oil. There is a strong blend that was used during the plague by people stealing items from dead bodies called Thieves Oil. You can buy Thieves Oil as an essential oil blend or make your own. You can add that to a roller bottle or dilute it into a spray.
Mexico Delays Planned April 1 Glyphosate Ban
https://www.thenewlede.org/2024/04/mexico-delays-planned-april-1-glyphosate-ban/
Bill Seeks to Eliminate Inequities for Child Farmworkers, But Leaves Weak EPA Pesticide Standards in Place
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/03/bill-seeks-to-eliminate-inequities-for-child-farmworkers-but-leaves-weak-epa-pesticide-standards-in-place/
US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/30/pfas-ban-plastic-containers-court
"Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound."
Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/01/health/flame-retardant-pbdes-cancer-wellness/
Hand Sanitizers Could Damage Critical Supporting Cells In The Brain
https://www.sciencealert.com/hand-sanitizers-could-damage-critical-supporting-cells-in-the-brain
Nothing replaces vigorous washing with soap and water. Cool water is best to keep the pores closed. There are better choices for hand sanitizers, such as the one made by Dr. Bronner's. You can also make your own from essential oils, or just use lavender oil. There is a strong blend that was used during the plague by people stealing items from dead bodies called Thieves Oil. You can buy Thieves Oil as an essential oil blend or make your own. You can add that to a roller bottle or dilute it into a spray.
Mexico Delays Planned April 1 Glyphosate Ban
https://www.thenewlede.org/2024/04/mexico-delays-planned-april-1-glyphosate-ban/
FOSSIL FUELS
13,000 Sea Turtle Deaths a Year Is Too Many
https://earthjustice.org/brief/2024/gulf-sea-turtles-oil
13,000 Sea Turtle Deaths a Year Is Too Many
https://earthjustice.org/brief/2024/gulf-sea-turtles-oil
PLASTIC & POLLUTION
This Is How You Can Avoid Microplastics In Your Food
https://worldlifestyle.com/this-is-how-you-can-avoid-microplastics-in-your-food
This Is How You Can Avoid Microplastics In Your Food
https://worldlifestyle.com/this-is-how-you-can-avoid-microplastics-in-your-food
WAKE UP CALL
Why Wood Pellets Won’t Solve California’s Wildfire Problem
https://www.nrdc.org/bio/rita-frost/why-wood-pellets-wont-solve-californias-wildfire-problem
"GSNR's project will not only waste time and drain critical funding but may even worsen wildfires."
Enviva bankruptcy fallout ripples through biomass industry, U.S. and EU
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/enviva-bankruptcy-fallout-ripples-through-biomass-industry-u-s-and-eu/
"Enviva and the forestry industry appear now to be lobbying the Biden administration, hoping to tap into millions in renewable energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act — a move environmentalists are resisting. In March, federal officials made a fact-finding trip to an Enviva facility and local communities who say the firm is a major polluter."Why Wood Pellets Won’t Solve California’s Wildfire Problem
https://www.nrdc.org/bio/rita-frost/why-wood-pellets-wont-solve-californias-wildfire-problem
"GSNR's project will not only waste time and drain critical funding but may even worsen wildfires."
Enviva bankruptcy fallout ripples through biomass industry, U.S. and EU
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/enviva-bankruptcy-fallout-ripples-through-biomass-industry-u-s-and-eu/
Filling Nuclear Power’s $5 Trillion Hole Is Beyond the Banks
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/filling-nuclear-power-s-5-trillion-hole-is-beyond-the-banks
Spent nuclear fuel mismanagement poses a major threat to the United States. Here’s how.
https://thebulletin.org/2024/04/spent-nuclear-fuel-mismanagement-poses-a-major-threat-to-the-united-states-heres-how/
War and Climate Change a UNAC webinar (video)
https://youtu.be/3pV5ICkZhWw?si=4ybjLq0zFjILDFUn
"Webinar speakers include: Tamara Lorincz, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace & Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Lisa Savage, Maine Natural Guard * Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space Pippa Bartolotti, UNAC & Global Women United for Peace Against NATO."
Corporate Greed Is Costing You at the Grocery Store
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/grocery-prices-corporate-profits
"Consolidation in our food system affects more than just prices. It also damages whole local economies."
Is Bird Flu Being Weaponized?
https://organicconsumers.org/is-bird-flu-being-weaponized/
Is Giving Farmers Millions to Kill Millions of Chickens the Way to Curb Bird Flu?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/science/bird-flu-aid-animal-welfare.html
"Big poultry farms have received millions of dollars for their losses. Animal welfare groups contend that aid reinforces inhumane cullings of birds exposed to the virus."
THINK TANK & STRATEGY
Rewilding 101: Everything You Need to Know
https://www.ecowatch.com/rewilding-facts-ecowatch.html
DIRECT ACTIONS
The IAEA’s nuclear fairy tales are leading nations — and all of us — into climate catastrophe
https://beyondnuclearinternational.org/2024/03/22/the-lying-piper-of-nukeland/
"On March 21, more than 40 groups, mainly from Europe, protested the false promises and nuclear fairy tales being spun at the March 21 International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. Prior to our fairy tale-themed rally close to the venue we issued a declaration signed by 621 organizations from across the world."
Green Groups Protest 'Nuclear Fairy Tale' in Brussels
https://www.commondreams.org/news/protest-nuclear-power
"All the evidence shows that nuclear power is too slow to build, too expensive, and it remains highly polluting and dangerous."
The IAEA’s nuclear fairy tales are leading nations — and all of us — into climate catastrophe
https://beyondnuclearinternational.org/2024/03/22/the-lying-piper-of-nukeland/
"On March 21, more than 40 groups, mainly from Europe, protested the false promises and nuclear fairy tales being spun at the March 21 International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. Prior to our fairy tale-themed rally close to the venue we issued a declaration signed by 621 organizations from across the world."
Green Groups Protest 'Nuclear Fairy Tale' in Brussels
https://www.commondreams.org/news/protest-nuclear-power
"All the evidence shows that nuclear power is too slow to build, too expensive, and it remains highly polluting and dangerous."
Measure seeking to limit size of Sonoma County livestock and poultry farms qualifies for ballot
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/measure-seeking-to-limit-size-of-sonoma-county-livestock-and-poultry-farms/
"Many of the county’s best known dairy- and chicken-raising families, and the agricultural alliances that support them, describe the initiative as an existential threat to their livelihoods."
Sonoma County faces heated debate over farm size limitation initiative
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/sonoma-county-faces-heated-debate-over-farm-size-limitation-initiative/
"This actually benefits a lot of small farms to have the most outsized players have to level the playing field. Some small farmers of animals are a part of the coalition because they think they're doing it a better way for animals and the environment, and they want to be able to compete.”
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Meet the Alabama Woman Who Is Turning Her Farm Into an Indigenous Food Forest
https://www.wwno.org/coastal-desk/2024-02-14/meet-the-alabama-woman-who-is-turning-her-farm-into-an-indigenous-food-forest
Meet the Alabama Woman Who Is Turning Her Farm Into an Indigenous Food Forest
https://www.wwno.org/coastal-desk/2024-02-14/meet-the-alabama-woman-who-is-turning-her-farm-into-an-indigenous-food-forest
Dandelions and Shrubs to Replace Rubber, New Grains and More: Are Alternative Crops Realistic?
Soil Health
https://lawnandland.org/sports-and-recreational-fields/4c-soil-health
"Activate the soil microbiome under your feet with organic matter dense materials."
The Tug of War Between Traditional Farming & Corporate-Produced Food: Part Two
https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/tug_of_war_two
"A promising leap toward more food sovereignty in the US has been the deregulation of local food production and sales at the state level."
ENDING ON A POSITIVE
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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?
https://OccupySonomaCounty.org
https://OccupySonomaCounty.org/es (en español)
http://facebook.com/OccupySonomaCounty
https://twitter.com/OcSoCo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJoCP-ePUTPWNgHZwtBelg
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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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