September 24, 2012
by David Goldstein
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David Goldstein, Energy Program Co-Director, San Francisco
When I was vacationing in Alaska in July, I saw a man wearing a T shirt that trumpeted freedom and the defeat of tyranny while displaying the international symbol for forbidden … Continue reading
February 16, 2012
by Sarah Chasis
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Sarah Chasis, Senior Attorney and Director, Ocean Initiative, New York
When President Obama released his budget proposal to Congress this week, his message to Congress was clear: “[Create] an economy that is built to last.” … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
by Reduce
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The next time you swerve around a stopped garbage truck, in a rush to get to work or pick up the kids from school, consider this statistic: 26 trash and recycling collectors lost their lives on the job last year, with many of the fatalities caused by traffic accidents. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJuly 8, 2011
by Regan Nelson
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Regan Nelson, Senior Oceans Advocate, Washington, DC Yesterday, House Republicans passed an appropriations bill through subcommittee that, if signed into law, would severely retard efforts to protect our oceans, coasts and communities.
Rather tha… Continue reading
June 11, 2011
by Barry Nelson
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Barry Nelson, Senior Policy Analyst, Water Program, San Francisco Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the June 2 House Subcommittee hearing on Congressman Nunes’ H.R. 1837 was the lack of focus on solutions. California faces real water ch… Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 13, 2011
by Regan Nelson
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Late Friday night, House Republicans released their proposed FY 2011 budget, which – in 359 pages – amounts to a tremendous assault on our nation’s environment. My colleagues have blogged on the dangerous and irresponsible affects of the Re… Continue reading
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