City environmental commission discusses decarbonizing, PG&E
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The City of Berkeley’s Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, met Thursday to discuss various projects and subcommittee updates.
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State, local actions seek carbon neutral future through diesel reduction
Gov. Newsom signed SB 44, which works to transition the state off of diesel, and issued an order driving state investment toward carbon neutral technology.
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Environmental commission votes to recommend bird safety ordinance
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission voted Thursday to send an ordinance revising the municipal code to protect bird populations to City Council.
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Local environmental advisory commission considers ban on diesel sales
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, may recommend adopting aggressive policies aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.
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California declared drought-free for 1st time since December 2011
California is officially drought-free for the first time since December 2011, according to the United States Drought Monitor map released March 19.
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Community Environmental Advisory Commission discusses efforts to make Berkeley ‘bee-friendly’
The city of Berkeley’s Community Environmental Advisory Commission heard updates on the city’s climate mobilization plan and efforts to make Berkeley more “bee-friendly” at its regular meeting Thursday.
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UC Berkeley alumnus Ben Gould runs for City Council District 4
UC Berkeley alumnus Ben Gould is running for Berkeley City Council’s District 4 seat, against incumbent Councilmember Kate Harrison.
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Berkeley’s Clean Stormwater Fund faces $2.5M annual budget deficit
The city of Berkeley’s Clean Stormwater Fund is currently facing a budget deficit of more than $200 million, a funding gap resulting from the needs outlined in the Department of Public Works’ Watershed Management Plan, or WMP, which was passed in 2012.
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City Council moves toward banning plastic straws
On Tuesday, City Council approved a proposal to explore the possibility of banning plastic straws in Berkeley’s bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
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Ben Gould hopes to bring platform focused on sustainability, housing affordability from classroom to City Council
A campus graduate student in public policy and environmental engineering, Ben Gould is running for the District 4 seat on Berkeley City Council with hopes of making a more tangible impact.
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