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SF Moves to Reduce Methane Gas Risks with All-Electric Buildings Proposal
August 12, 2020
The Sierra Club has joined with 25 top environmental, health, and business groups to support Supervisor Rafael Mandelman’s proposed ordinance requiring all-electric buildings for new construction. The ordinance would deliver healthier homes while...
Public Pressure Wins Environmental Review of Contra Costa Oil and Gas Wells Proposal
August 11, 2020
Earlier this year, Contra Costa County was poised to approve new oil and gas wells near neighborhoods in Brentwood. When the public found out, there was an incredible outcry, the result of which will be a more open and thorough consideration of the...
Richmond Could Sell Point Molate by September 30th — Speak Out!
August 10, 2020
Later this month the Richmond Planning Commission will meet to consider the sale of City-owned land at Point Molate to a private developer for a luxury development. This is the last chance to stop the sale of this priceless public resource before...
Normal is Not Sustainable: Be a Leader for Change with the Sierra Club
August 5, 2020
This is the moment for a new generation of Bay Chapter leaders to join those who have been doing so much good work for so long.
Turn the Tables: Rethinking Our Urban Environment Post-Covid
July 29, 2020
With Covid-19 literally keeping people apart and growing political polarization, we need public spaces more than ever where people can connect with their neighbors. Not only does outdoor dining help our local restaurants, but it’s also an...
Tell Berkeley Councilmembers to Support the Climate Equity Action Fund
July 28, 2020
The Berkeley City Council will be deciding this week whether to put the Climate Equity Action Fund before voters this fall. The proposal would raise about $2.4 million per year for climate action, such as incentives for low-carbon transportation,...
Take Action to Close Loopholes in SF Building Electrification Ordinance
July 14, 2020
San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman has introduced a draft All-Electric Ordinance that could pave the way for San Francisco’s gas-free future. This is a big step in the right direction, with benefits to health, safety, resilience, and equity....
Support Piedmont's All-Electric Ordinance
July 13, 2020
At 7:30 PM on Monday, July 20th, the Piedmont City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance implementing reach codes — amendments to the state's Building Energy Efficiency Standards and Electrical Code that are designed to promote...
San Francisco City Hall Plans an End Run Around Environmental Review
July 10, 2020
The San Francisco Planning Department is pushing through City Hall a new policy that would limit environmental reviews for development projects.
Take action to expand Peninsula Watershed access while protecting vital water supply, wildlife habitats
July 9, 2020
Help protect the Peninsula Watershed’s drinking-water quality and habitats for special status species while improving and expanding existing public access programs.