My View: Is Eco-Modernism The Future of 21st Century Environmentalism?
One of my first political memories comes from the late 1970s, marching against PG&E’s decision to build…
Garamendi Calls for Congress to Address Climate Change
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), the former Deputy Secretary of the Interior, went to the House Floor…
How Do Environmentalists Reconcile Poverty and Energy Needs with Climate Change?
There was a fascinating New York Times article that lays bare the dilemma we will face as…
The Lonesome Three Sisters
by Debra Chase The eldest first sister, Maize is at the center of everything, she is the…
Congressman Garamendi’s Press Conference Illustrates the Risk of Oil By Rail
Trains blew through the Davis Amtrak Train Station during a 45-minute press conference. While these trains were…
A Day Without a Cup of Coffee
By Debra Chase Wild Arabica, the very first seed smuggled out of Arabia by Baba Budan during…
Garamendi Letter Opposes Delay in Oil Rail Safety Standards
Earlier this week, Congressman John Garamendi wrote a letter with Congresswoman Doris Matsui urging the Department of…
The Aliens Among Us
The fight to Save the Citrus By Debra Chase “The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched…
The Butterfly Affects…… The Place Where Food Grows on Water
by Debra Chase “I don’t know what to say about it, When all your ears have turned…
US and China Agree to Further Reductions in Carbon Emissions
One of the big criticisms of the US global climate strategy is that, without the cooperation of…
Report Finds Near Certainty of Human Driven Climate Change
A report released in a scientific journal, Climate Risk Management, analyzed the chances that factors other than…
SACOG Believes Benicia EIR Understates Risk of Oil Train Explosions
The Sacramento Bee this morning is reporting that a draft letter released by SACOG (Sacramento Area Council…
Congressman Garamendi Releases Full Comments on Delta Tunnel
Congressman John Garamendi earlier this week released his public comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)…
Four Area Congressmembers Write Letter Urging Action on Crude Oil Safety
On Tuesday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, joined…
EPA to Propose Broad Reductions in Carbon Emissions
In a sweeping move, the EPA will announce later today that it will mandate power plants in…
Sunday Commentary II: Climate Change Beyond the Point of No Return?
However, the Debate Will Likely Continue About Its Basis in Reality: Last week it was reported by…