Tag: fossil fuel

solar field, dustin mulvaney
EcoJustice Radio

Do Environmental Regulations Stop Clean Energy and Affordable Housing?

Clean Energy expert, Dustin Mulvaney from San José State University, argues that contrary to claims by industry, renewable energy projects like wind and solar are not facing major permitting delays due to environmental rules and regulations. He explains how proactive planning and siting have streamlined approvals, while transmission has faced grid issues. Indigenous activist Lydia Poncé argues for the necessity of environmental justice provisions, and that proposed permitting reforms could weaken protections for vulnerable communities.

Rise for Climate, Los Angeles, SoCal 350
Climate, Politics and Advocacy

Rise for Climate Los Angeles: September 8

On September 8, the international Rise for Climate Day of Action is bringing people together for Climate, Jobs, and Justice, calling on governments, corporations, and organizations to initiate aggressive action on climate change, protect frontline communities, and create good jobs in the clean energy economy. Join us to Rise Together in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 8, in solidarity with events in San Francisco and around the globe that same day.

Hands Across the Harbor, Los Angeles, Keystone XL, hands Across the Sand
Politics and Advocacy, Tar Sands

Hands Across the Harbor: LA Residents Protest Dirty Fossil Fuels in Port and Beyond

On May 17, over 100 residents from across Los Angeles joined hands at Hands Across the Harbor in the Port of LA as part of the National Day of Action Against the Keystone XL Pipeline and Hands Across the Sand/Land. It was one of hundreds of synchronized events to raise awareness about the dangers of dirty fuels including tar sands and hydraulic fracturing or fracking, active threats to Harbor area residents.

Wilmington Waterfront Park, Conoco Phillips Refinery
Politics and Advocacy

Coast-to-Coast Climate March: Why Launch from LA Harbor?

The 3,000-mile Great March for Climate Action will launch March 1st from the Los Angeles Harbor Area. Sherry Lear, San Pedro soccer mom, writes on the history of the community that has experienced debilitating effects from fossil fuel development, explaining why it’s a perfect place to march en masse for clean energy solutions. More Information: http://j.mp/GreatMarchWU