Environment
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Calif. Park Advocates Want More Green Spaces in Black Neighborhoods
Some advocates say the state is not developing and maintaining community recreational facilities equally. They point out that green spaces…
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Climate-Induced Displacement is a Global Phenomenon, but Not Evenly Experienced
As world leaders presented their plans to combat rising global temperatures at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP…
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Arrests Made at People’s Park as Preparations For Construction on Site Begin Again
Seven people were arrested early Thursday morning at Berkeley's People's Park as fencing was put up in preparation for a…
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Appeals Court Denies Request to Revisit Berkeley’s Natural Gas Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled against Berkeley's pioneering natural gas ban. In a majority…
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New City, County Funding Will Save Car Park Program
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Oakland City Council is scheduled to hear an item authored by Rebecca Kaplan, with co-authors…
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Dec. 19 Council Meeting Could Affect Future of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
Geoffrey’s is a historic treasure, located in downtown Oakland at 410 14th St. Once an all-white, male-only club, the building…
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Biden’s ‘Hydrogen Hub’ Plan Set to Generate Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs in California
Last week, clean energy advocates and industry experts praised a new federal government program that is expected to bring thousands…
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Four Community Pillars Support Rise East Project in Oakland
“Seeing the disparities in our area, our approach — to be on the ground — best served this population,” said…
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September Is National Emergency Preparedness Month
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) has designated September as Emergency Preparedness Month as part of its public awareness campaign…
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Free Hazardous Waste, Mattress Drop-Off Event Coming to Richmond
Residents of West Contra Costa County are encouraged to take advantage of a free one-day household hazardous waste and mattress…
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Minority Environmental Justice Groups Want to Connect to Millions in EPA Funding for California
The California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) says the programs they have in place to restore decades of environmental devastation and…
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California Sues Five Largest Oil Companies
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is suing five of the…
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Lawmakers Present $3 Million Check to 40-Acre Conservation League for Its First Land Acquisition
On Aug. 24, Assemblymembers Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun), chair of the Legislative Black Caucus and Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) presented…
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Sacramento Observer Named Nation’s Best Black Newspaper
The Sacramento Observer was recognized in grand fashion by winning 16 journalism awards — including the John B. Russwurm Award…
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Summer Heat Prompts Rattlesnake Advisory in East Bay Parks
Snakes, notably rattlesnakes, may become more visible along some East Bay park trails due to the summer heat warming up…
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MARIN CO.: RETROFITTED BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER TO BE USED FOR NORTH BAY WILDFIRES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PG&E
A Black Hawk helicopter modified to haul 900 gallons of water will be boosting the Marin County Fire Department's aerial…
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Repair Plans for Damaged McNears Pier Move Forward with Board of Supervisors Vote
Preparations for emergency repairs to the McNears Beach Fishing Pier in San Rafael were approved Tuesday by the Marin County…
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LIVE! — HE SAID…, HE SAID…, HE SAID…: “LET’S GET NEWSY IX” — FRI. 5.19.23 7PM EST
first appeared on BlackPressUSA. The post LIVE! — HE SAID…, HE SAID…, HE SAID…: “LET’S GET NEWSY IX” — FRI.…
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As Rising Seas Disrupt Toxic Sites, Communities of Color Are at Most Risk
As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will…
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Latest Statewide Snow Survey Shows Plenty of Snow Still in Sierra Nevada
The state's latest snowpack measurements are in and the results won't shock anyone who spent the winter in storm-wracked California…
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April 22, 2023 is Earth Day – AND It is also Beautify Vallejo Day!
The Vallejo Beautification Commission is teaming up with the Vallejo Watershed Alliance to help celebrate Earth Day. Celebrate Earth Day…
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COMMENTARY: Ensuring Our Right to Invest in the Next Generation’s Future
If a public opinion poll done last month is right, more than half of you won’t know what I mean…
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Celebrate Earth Day All Around the East Bay
Happy Earth Month! Whether you're interested in learning how to get started with worm composting, how to electrify your home,…
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Clean the Coast, Then Celebrate at Bay Festival
Celebrate the Bay with an Earth Day coastline cleanup, which you can follow up with a family-friendly festival focused on…
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California Black Media Briefs
Last week, the White House approved major disaster support for California’s recovery from a series of severe storms that have…
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