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First in nation: Oakland OKs oil independence by 2020

OAKLAND, Calif. — In an action with far-reaching implications for improving air quality, curbing global warming, growing the “green economy” and developing well-paying jobs for urban workers, Oakland’s City Council voted Oct. 17 to develop a...

N. Calif. banquet will celebrate area activists

OAKLAND, Calif. — “United We Fight Back!” will be the theme as Northern California supporters of the People’s Weekly World/Nuestro Mundo gather here on Sunday, Dec. 3, to honor area organizations and leaders working to defeat...

Waste to energy

Dear EarthTalk: What do you think of those “waste to energy” plants used by cities to generate power Waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities, which generate power by burning trash, have been in widespread operation in the U.S. and...

Environmentally friendly home improvements

Dear EarthTalk: What kinds of home improvements could I do that would make my house healthier and more environmentally friendly? Most homes are not lacking in ways they can be healthier for family and kinder to...

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