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Pushing the State to "Buy Clean" for the climate
February 16, 2017
One of Sierra Club California’s major campaigns for 2017 focuses on getting the state to use its purchasing power in a way that’s consistent with our goals to reduce climate-disrupting pollution.
Balancing access and conservation in EBMUD watershed lands
February 15, 2017
There’s a debate going on at the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) about whether and how to open up watershed lands to a new use: mountain biking. As is usually the case, there is room for compromise: it’s possible that a carefully...
City of Alameda electric utility quietly guts solar
February 15, 2017
Late last year, in a move with the potential to impede the growth of rooftop solar in the City of Alameda, the public electric utility Alameda Municipal Power slashed compensation to its solar customers by roughly half.
In-district lobbying: not as hard as you think
February 13, 2017
One way to help California stay in the lead is to encourage our state legislators to continue doing the right thing, over and over again, through activist lobbying in their home districts. They need to hear from their constituents at home that they...
Oakland revs up electric vehicle infrastructure
February 10, 2017
On February 7th, Oakland adopted electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure requirements that exceed even the State’s green building standards.
Nominations sought for Michener Award honoring outings leaders
February 8, 2017
Now is the time to nominate outings leaders for this year’s Dave and Pat Michener Outings Leadership Award.
Sierra Club endorses Kate Harrison for Berkeley District 4 special election
February 8, 2017
The Sierra Club endorses Kate Harrison for the City of Berkeley District 4 special election to fill the seat vacated by Jesse Arreguín when he became Berkeley Mayor.
Is it a golf course or a wetland? The emperor goose says wetland
February 1, 2017
In late January, the emperor goose descended on the 18th fairway of the Sharp Park Golf Course and treated Pacifica residents with a rare sighting. Perhaps while circling the sky, the goose could see what the City of San Francisco continues to deny...
Accessory Dwelling Units: A resource-efficient way to add housing
January 31, 2017
Also known as in-law units or granny flats, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small homes added to lots that already have a house. They might be backyard cottages or basement or garage conversions. Compared to apartments, ADUs use fewer...
Richmond City Council protects 430 hillside acres in unanimous vote
January 31, 2017
On January 24th, the Richmond City Council voted 6-0 to adopt the Richmond Hills Initiative, thereby protecting from development 430 acres of beautiful hillside land in the El Sobrante Valley of Richmond.