Still time to participate in Valero-Benicia Oil Train Decision
by Lynne Nittler After three years of study, the Benicia Planning Commission voted not to certify the…
Killing the Claw – Worse Bike Safety, and 100 Times Higher Carbon Footprint
By Brian Hanley, Ph.D. Davis is changing, and the pace is accelerating. A friend commented to me…
Phillips 66 and Valero – A Tale of Two Oil Train Projects
by Elizabeth Lasensky The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission and the City of Benicia Planning Commission…
Flint West: Concerns with Health Impact of Nishi
By Thomas Cahill Early childhood education. Daycare. Services for the elderly, Cold weather shelters, … I’m sure…
How Big of a Concern is Air Quality at Nishi?
In October, air quality expert and local resident Thomas Cahill testified before the Planning Commission that “the…
Three Ways to Stop Receiving Junk Mail
by Michelle Millet A few months ago, I headed to the post office to open a P.O….
Expert Questions the Air Quality at Nishi
At October’s Planning Commission meeting, Thomas Cahill, a professor emeritus of Physics and Atmospheric Sciences, testified, “If…
Davis Schools Strive for Zero Waste
By Michelle Millet In 2012, DavisRISE, a school districtwide recycling program co-sponsored by Davis Farm to School…
Commentary: Council Shouldn’t Stop at Access on Nishi
For years Nishi has been the alluring open space in Davis. Nestled in next to the university…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Time to Re-think Zero Net Energy?
Last week, UC Davis released a report tracking the West Village progress toward zero net energy. The…
Sustainability is Not an Upgrade
By Gerry Braun and Mark Braly The City of Davis and UC Davis have climate action plans…
High Honors to City Workers for Saving Local Honey Bees
by C. D. Coulon and D. Downy of the Circle of Bees Inc. City workmen deserve praise…
Making Zero Waste Easier in Davis
by Michelle Millet The city of Davis has a long history of taking progressive action when it…
What Does “Renew Davis” Mean to You?
Davis Mayor Dan Wolk has used the term “Renew Davis” on a range of policy goals and…
Cool Davis 2015 Eco Hero and Climate Solution Awards – Part II
Each year Cool Davis recognizes “Eco-heroes” – Davis residents who model how to incorporate sustainable practices into…
Cool Davis 2015 Eco Hero and Climate Solution Awards – Part I
Each year Cool Davis recognizes “Eco-heroes” – Davis residents who model how to incorporate sustainable practices into…
Commentary: The Theatre of the Absurd
When I first moved to Davis, I had no car, so I went everywhere by bike. I…
Council Passes First Reading of Organics Program Despite Passionate Pleas From the Public
While the public commenters were almost evenly split, the opposition to changes in the city’s organics program,…
Council Set to Approve Organics Program Despite Questions About Survey Techniques
Staff recommends the city council introduce an organics ordinance creating a City-wide Organics Program. As proposed, staff…
Zero-Waste Shopping
By Michelle Millet When I recently inventoried the contents of my family’s garbage and recycling bins, I…
