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1) Democracy Now episode devoted to COP23 (video)
https://www.democracynow.org/
https://www.democracynow.org/
Here's another one (from 33:00 minutes)
https://www.democracynow.org/
https://www.democracynow.org/
2) Indigenous Communities Gain Environmental Victory at COP23
https://www.ecowatch.com/
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
$2 Billion Investment in Forest Restoration Announced at COP23
https://www.ecowatch.com/
$2 Billion Investment in Forest Restoration Announced at COP23
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
Why I Disrupted Trump's Fossil Fuel Agenda at COP23: A Young Person's First-Hand Account
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Why I Disrupted Trump's Fossil Fuel Agenda at COP23: A Young Person's First-Hand Account
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
COP23: Climate Conference Tip-Toes Around Regenerative Agriculture as Solution to Global Warming
https://www.ecowatch.com/
COP23: Climate Conference Tip-Toes Around Regenerative Agriculture as Solution to Global Warming
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
COP23: We Are All in the Same Canoe
https://www.ecowatch.com/cop-
COP23: We Are All in the Same Canoe
https://www.ecowatch.com/cop-
AND
Global Warming Timeline, Political Will: Top Questions After COP23
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Global Warming Timeline, Political Will: Top Questions After COP23
https://www.ecowatch.com/
3) Keystone XL pipeline gains state’s approval
http://registerguard.com/rg/
AND
'This Fight Is Far From Over' Groups Declare as Nebraska Clears Path for Keystone XL Construction
https://www.commondreams.org/
'This Fight Is Far From Over' Groups Declare as Nebraska Clears Path for Keystone XL Construction
https://www.commondreams.org/
AND
Massive Oil Spill Not Expected to Influence Nebraska's Decision on Keystone XL
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Massive Oil Spill Not Expected to Influence Nebraska's Decision on Keystone XL
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
Massive Pipeline Leak Shows Why Nebraska Should Reject Keystone XL
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"About 210,000 gallons (5,000 barrels) of oil leaked Thursday from TransCanada's Keystone oil pipeline near Amherst, South Dakota, drawing fierce outcry from pipeline opponents."
Massive Pipeline Leak Shows Why Nebraska Should Reject Keystone XL
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"About 210,000 gallons (5,000 barrels) of oil leaked Thursday from TransCanada's Keystone oil pipeline near Amherst, South Dakota, drawing fierce outcry from pipeline opponents."
AND
Why Pipeline Opponents Cheered Monday's Keystone XL Approval
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"The commission approved the "mainline alternative route," and that's not the route that the pipeline operator wants. It could take years before the project finally gets off the ground (if it ever does), as the alternative route includes 63 miles of new pipeline not yet approved by the federal government and plenty of landowners could stand in the way."
Why Pipeline Opponents Cheered Monday's Keystone XL Approval
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"The commission approved the "mainline alternative route," and that's not the route that the pipeline operator wants. It could take years before the project finally gets off the ground (if it ever does), as the alternative route includes 63 miles of new pipeline not yet approved by the federal government and plenty of landowners could stand in the way."
AND
Keystone Pipeline Permit Could Be Revoked After Last Week's 210,000-Gallon Spill
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Keystone Pipeline Permit Could Be Revoked After Last Week's 210,000-Gallon Spill
https://www.ecowatch.com/
4) Big meat and big dairy's climate emissions put Exxon Mobil to shame
https://www.theguardian.com/
5) Soil Management: Key to Fighting Climate Change?
https://www.ecowatch.com/soil-
6) Subsidizing Coal and Nuclear Power Could Drive Customers Off the Grid
https://www.ecowatch.com/
The Conversation: "Coal and nuclear technology are struggling to compete as prices decline for solar, wind and natural gas generation. Some states, along with the Trump administration, are worried about early retirements of coal and nuclear plants and looking for ways to avoid more."
7) Seven States Take Big Next Step on Climate: Here’s the What, Why and How
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Union
Of Concerned Scientists: "A bi-partisan group of seven states (New
York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware
and Vermont), and the District of Columbia announced that they will
seek public input on how to craft a regional solution to greenhouse gas
emissions from the transportation sector, now the largest source of CO2
emissions in the region."
8) Groups Sue Norway Over Failure to Protect Environment for Future Generations
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"Greenpeace and the Nature and Youth environmental group opened a lawsuit this week over Norway's failure to abide by its constitutional obligation to safeguard the environment for future generations."
8) Groups Sue Norway Over Failure to Protect Environment for Future Generations
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"Greenpeace and the Nature and Youth environmental group opened a lawsuit this week over Norway's failure to abide by its constitutional obligation to safeguard the environment for future generations."
AND
World's Biggest Investment Fund Considers Divesting From Fossil Fuels
https://www.ecowatch.com/
World's Biggest Investment Fund Considers Divesting From Fossil Fuels
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Common
Dreams: "Norges Bank, which oversees the world's largest sovereign
wealth fund, advised the Norwegian government to dump all of its
shares in oil and gas companies."
9) Landmark Youth Climate Lawsuit Heads to Federal Appeals Court
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
North Carolina Youth File Climate Petition to Protect Their Futures
https://www.ecowatch.com/
North Carolina Youth File Climate Petition to Protect Their Futures
https://www.ecowatch.com/
10) #NoDAPL Activists Face Continued Tactics to 'Silence Future Protests'
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Climate
Nexus: "Dakota Access Pipeline owner Energy Transfer Partners (ETP)
paid a private security firm to build a massive racketeering suit
against green groups opposing the pipeline."
11) Why the Line 5 Oil Pipeline Threatens the Great Lakes
https://www.ecowatch.com/oil-
11) Why the Line 5 Oil Pipeline Threatens the Great Lakes
https://www.ecowatch.com/oil-
National
Wildlife Federation: "This pipeline—Line 5, built in 1953—is operated
by the same company responsible for one of the largest inland
oil spills in North American history: Enbridge."
12) Monsanto says Mexico revokes permit to market GMO soy in seven states
https://www.reuters.com/
12) Monsanto says Mexico revokes permit to market GMO soy in seven states
https://www.reuters.com/
Reuters:
"Mexican newspaper Reforma cited a document saying the permit had been
withdrawn due to the detection of transgenic Monsanto soya
in areas where it was not authorized."
AND
Mexico Revokes Monsanto's Permit to Market GMO Soy in Seven States
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Mexico Revokes Monsanto's Permit to Market GMO Soy in Seven States
https://www.ecowatch.com/
13) This Florida mayor takes his city organic with greener weedkiller and fertilizer
http://www.miamiherald.com/
Miami
Herald: "Last summer, as South Florida descended into the hothouse
season that makes it a growing haven for all things green, the city
of South Miami quietly switched to organic landscaping."
14) I shut down an oil pipeline – because climate change is a ticking bomb
https://www.theguardian.com/
14) I shut down an oil pipeline – because climate change is a ticking bomb
https://www.theguardian.com/
Valve
turner Leonard Higgins was found guilty of trespass and felony criminal
mischief for shutting down the Express tar sands pipeline last
year. His sentencing is scheduled for January 2nd.
AND
Valve Turners Climate Mock Trial (video)
https://livestream.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
AND
Blocked From Discussing Climate Change, Valve-Turner Faces 10 Years in Prison After Felony Conviction
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Valve Turners Climate Mock Trial (video)
https://livestream.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
AND
Blocked From Discussing Climate Change, Valve-Turner Faces 10 Years in Prison After Felony Conviction
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Common
Dreams: "After a judge refused to allow him to share his reasons for
shutting off a tar sands pipeline valve in a protest of fossil
fuel mining, 65-year-old climate activist Leonard Higgins was found
guilty of criminal mischief—a felony—and misdemeanor criminal trespass.
Higgins faces up to 10 years in jail and as much as $50,000 in fines."
15) Geoengineering Could Create More Problems Than It Could Solve
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Here are some more bad ideas about attempting to control Mother Nature.
16) This Brilliant Initiative Is Sending 100 Solar Trailers to Puerto Rico for Free
https://www.ecowatch.com/
16) This Brilliant Initiative Is Sending 100 Solar Trailers to Puerto Rico for Free
https://www.ecowatch.com/
AND
Puerto Rico Gov. to Bolster Island's Electric Grid With Renewables as Lights Go Out Again
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Puerto Rico Gov. to Bolster Island's Electric Grid With Renewables as Lights Go Out Again
https://www.ecowatch.com/
17) New Mexico Tribes Step Up to Protect Land Before Fossil Fuels Vote
https://www.ecowatch.com/new-
Climate
Nexus: "Native American tribes are voicing concerns and demanding input
on regulations on fossil fuel development in a New Mexico county,
in the latest wave of tribal voices growing louder on oil and gas
development across the country."
18) Costa Rica Runs Entirely on Renewable Energy for 300 Days
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"With six weeks left of 2017 to go, Costa Rica could easily surpass 300 days."
19) Florida Schools' Food Waste Program: A Win-Win to Fight Hunger and Save the Environment
https://www.ecowatch.com/
20) Tesla Finishes Building World's Largest Battery Month and a Half Ahead of Schedule
https://www.ecowatch.com/
21) African Americans Disproportionately Suffer Health Effects of Oil and Gas Facilities
https://www.ecowatch.com/
22) Record Number of Americans 'Very Worried' About Climate Change
https://www.ecowatch.com/
23) Electric Car Sales Surge 63% Globally
https://www.ecowatch.com/
18) Costa Rica Runs Entirely on Renewable Energy for 300 Days
https://www.ecowatch.com/
"With six weeks left of 2017 to go, Costa Rica could easily surpass 300 days."
19) Florida Schools' Food Waste Program: A Win-Win to Fight Hunger and Save the Environment
https://www.ecowatch.com/
20) Tesla Finishes Building World's Largest Battery Month and a Half Ahead of Schedule
https://www.ecowatch.com/
21) African Americans Disproportionately Suffer Health Effects of Oil and Gas Facilities
https://www.ecowatch.com/
22) Record Number of Americans 'Very Worried' About Climate Change
https://www.ecowatch.com/
23) Electric Car Sales Surge 63% Globally
https://www.ecowatch.com/
Take Action - Get Involved!
Center For Climate Protection Climate Gathering
Wednesday, November 29th, 5:30 - 7 pm, 822 Fifth St, Santa Rosa
"Turning
good ideas into public policy," led by Efren Carrillo, former Sonoma
County Supervisor and current board member of the Center for Climate
Protection.
Efren will share his experience in the political realm about making
change.Wednesday, November 29th, 5:30 - 7 pm, 822 Fifth St, Santa Rosa
RSVP Requested:
fellowship@climateprotection.o
For more info:
http://www.climateprotection.o
Attend our next Earth Action Campaign meeting
Monday, January 15, 7-9 PM
Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa
This campaign meets monthly on the 3rd Mondays. Meet in person or call in from home.
Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa
This campaign meets monthly on the 3rd Mondays. Meet in person or call in from home.
For more information go to
http://OccupySonomaCounty.org or call 707-877-6650.
No meeting in December.
Sonoma County Climate Change Activists Meeting
Monday, January 28, 7-9 PM, Peace & Justice Center
Climate change groups and individuals working together to coordinate efforts and make action plans.
At the last meeting we all agreed to support the 350 Sonoma Green Rebuild Campaign. We encourage you to get involved. Contact http://350SonomaCounty.org or 350SonomaCounty@gmail.com to endorse their proposal and support their work.
Look for
Public Bank Santa Rosa on Facebook or email them at
info@publicbanksantarosa.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
• Join The Shopper's Guide Research Team
We will be updating our
shopper's guide
in December. You can help with research - finding companies that meet
our criteria, and the ones that don't. This update will expand to
include pet food companies and continue adding
more beer companies. If you use a product that is not in our shopper's
guide you can help research it or send us the name for us to scrutinize.
• Customize Our Media Spreadsheet
Our media contacts have been updated. This contact info is much easier to use on a spreadsheet. We have a rough version that needs polish. Do you have spreadsheet skills that you can share with us?
• Adopt-A-Bulletin Board
Our media contacts have been updated. This contact info is much easier to use on a spreadsheet. We have a rough version that needs polish. Do you have spreadsheet skills that you can share with us?
• Adopt-A-Bulletin Board
What locations do you already go to that have bulletin boards? Where can you easily go to in your own neighborhood
to help us publicize teach-ins and events? Download our latest flyer from our
website and let us know where you are posting.
• Graphic Artist Needed For Converting Our New Logo To Vector Art
We have a logo design that is 8-10". We would like to be able to scale it up to 3-4'.
• Video editing help is always needed - even one hour would help
We are behind in our video projects and could use some help in getting caught up.
What Earth Actions are you taking?
707-877-6650
http://OccupySonomaCounty.org
http://OccupySonomaCounty.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Occupy
https://twitter.com/OcSoCo
https://www.youtube.com/channe
Occupy Sonoma County embraces the egalitarian, deep democracy principles of the Occupy Movement with a regional strategy for effectively organizing county-wide social justice campaigns that are globally relevant.
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