Posts Tagged ‘Sierra Club’
Sun raining jobs on Oakland, Richmond
Jobs data for Alameda and Contra Costa solar industry looks sunny, but challenges lie ahead.
Read MoreEnvironmental groups clash over East Bay eucalyptus
A group of environmental, municipal and educational organizations say the eucalyptus trees in the East Bay Hills are a fire hazard that must be gotten rid of. Activists disagree.
Read MoreBay Area greenhouse gas reduction plan could reduce emissions at Chevron
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District—often referred to as the Air District—passed a resolution last week to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To meet the goal, Chevron’s century old refinery in Richmond would need to drastically cut the amount of greenhouse gasses it releases.
Read MoreNorth-shore zoning dispute hits crux at Planning Commission hearing
Richmond residents, business owners and conservationists showed up in droves at the City Council chambers Thursday night to give the Planning Commission an earful regarding the fourth draft of the city’s major planning document and its accompanying final environmental analysis. In all, 59 speaker cards were submitted, and most residents expressed concerns about air quality,…
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