It’s only been in the last couple of years that Californians began hearing about fracking, and few of us thought that it was even happening …
Senator Tony Strickland’s Attack on Reusable Bags
At first, I thought it was a bad April Fool’s joke: A bill requiring warnings on all reusable bags? Unfortunately, it’s not a bad joke, …
California coast loses a champion
The California coast and all Californians lost a true champion this week: Peter Douglas. As the muscle behind the nation’s strongest coastal protection law, and …
The Fight to Get Rid of Toxic BPA Continues
Once again, the Food and Drug Administration has failed to protect America’s families from a ubiquitous toxic chemical. One day ahead of a court-imposed deadline …
Conservative weatherman accepts climate change
This blog entry blew my mind a little bit. A decade ago, I lived in Minnesota, and Paul Douglas was everywhere — easily the …
FDA Close to Making a Decision on Toxic BPA in Food
UPDATED 3/30/12: From our friends at Natural Resources Defense Council: “The Food and Drug Administration said today it would allow bisphenol A (BPA) to …
Protecting our Oceans
(This guest blog is authored by Ann Notthoff of the Natural Resources Defense Council). This Oceans Day, as conservationists, fishermen, scientists and beachgoers gather in …
Citizens United victory: keep up the pressure
It’s official: California has joined the growing movement to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision. Thanks to your support, the State Senate …
Tighter Fracking Regulations Favored by 65 Percent of Americans
A new poll finds that 65 percent of Americans believe there should be greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, a …
A Tale of Two Environmental Champions
We’ve got exciting news! Our friend and former Executive Vice President Sarah Rose has been selected to return to CLCV and its sister organization, the …
Green Jobs Remain the Bright Spot in the Economy
Green jobs have proven to be more than just a buzz term. As the grip of the recession continues to hold, a new report …
Democracy For Polluters, By Polluters?
In 2010, the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case opened the floodgates to unlimited spending by corporations in our elections. Shockingly, …
