by Nan Farley | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
On January 25, 2022, the Antioch City Council approved a permanent ban on oil and gas drilling, production, and exploratory operations within city limits, extending its track record of enlightened protection of city residents. Antioch is one of the most diverse cities...
by Nan Farley | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
We residents of Contra Costa have some near-term opportunities to score climate change and environmental justice wins by promoting the termination of oil and gas production in our county. We could set an example and join a growing movement of California localities...
by Nan Farley | Sep 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Lindy Novak, August 28, 2021 Any of us who follow the news (and look at our skies) realize that we have moved from a state of Climate Change to a state of Climate Emergency. The issues can be overwhelming and, as individuals, it can be difficult not to feel paralyzed...
by Nan Farley | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contra Costa County is in the pleasant and unusual position of having to decide how to spend an unallocated addition to the annual budget estimated to be at least $80 million for the next 20 years. Measure X, passed by county voters in 2020, increases sales taxes by...
by Nan Farley | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Community Health Wins! After a second public meeting lasting more than five hours, with comments from the public and the agency’s board members, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board of Directors voted overwhelming to support a strict standard...
by Nan Farley | May 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
350 Contra Costa May Meeting Monday May 24th, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Register for Zoom Link Keynote Speaker: Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan: This should be the moment we’ve been waiting for — California with its legacy of inspiring state-level climate action...
