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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Berkeley City Council hears of climate progress, labor frustration

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In the Berkeley City Council meeting, city employee unions alleged labor contract violations, and council members discussed sustainability updates.

The Berkeley City Council heard updates on climate goals in a regular meeting Tuesday bracketed by a large showing from city labor unions alleging the city had not honored labor contracts.
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City, Sustainability

Thursday, April 22, 2021
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‘Slow down to speed up’: Berkeley prioritizes equitable sustainability

When Billi Romain was first employed by the city of Berkeley 15 years ago, the government had a single sustainability-focused person on its staff.
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City

Sunday, April 4, 2021
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Berkeley urges residents to opt for 100 percent renewable electricity

A city of Berkeley press release urged Berkeley residents to opt in to a 100% renewable electricity plan, as the city recently did. 
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City

Thursday, March 25, 2021
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Berkeley City Council discusses anti-displacement measures

At its regular Tuesday meeting, Berkeley City Council discussed recent violence against Asian Americans and anti-displacement measures taken by the city.
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Op-Eds

Friday, November 20, 2020

What the Bay Area can do to stop the climate crisis

One of the simplest steps cities can take is to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings. 
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City

Sunday, August 2, 2020
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East Bay Community Energy, Sunrun to install battery backup systems for Bay Area residents

East Bay Community Energy and Sunrun are collaborating on a project to bring energy to residents affected by PG&E power shut-offs.
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State

Thursday, November 21, 2019

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests state takeover of PG&E

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested a state takeover of PG&E unless the company creates a safe plan of action after the fires caused by its equipment and its 2018 file for bankruptcy.
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City

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Berkeley City Council member discusses local energy supply

After PG&E’s two public safety power shutoffs, District 4 Councilmember Kate Harrison is advocating the community’s enrollment in East Bay Community Energy.
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City

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom takes action amid emergency power shutoffs

To promote public health and safety, the CPUC is working to drive down ignition risks from utility infrastructure, power loss and disruption to communities.
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Op-Eds

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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Cities can lead the fight for a Green New Deal

In 2018, Berkeley became the first city in California — the second in the country — to declare a climate emergency. In the time since, 23 other California cities and counties have followed us in passing such declarations.
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