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Berkeley Earth Days 2013: Educate • Inspire • Act, 4/13 – 4/22/13

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Berkeley Earth Days 2013: Educate • Inspire • Act, 4/13 - 4/22/13
Berkeley Earth Days will be a city-wide celebration happening April 13 – 22 with a focus on community, fun, learning, and action. A rich bounty of Earth Day events are being planned by a wide array of organizations throughout the city, all tied to the theme “Educate • Inspire • Act.” Read on for more… Read more »

Ten Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Frack California

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Ten Reasons Why We Shouldn't Frack California
A recent piece on Grist gives an excellent overview of the background of oil extraction in our state and new fracking technology, but with the appropriate grains of salt. Check out their big reasons why the math doesn’t add up here. If you feel compelled to dig a little deeper, we’re hosting a panel, “The… Read more »

Fracking Lights Up the Night Sky: Take Action to Kick Our Newest Fossil Fuel Addiction

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Fracking Lights Up the Night Sky: Take Action to Kick Our Newest Fossil Fuel Addiction
When NASA snapped some photos of the US at night, Americans may have been surprised to find our domestic fossil fuel extraction… well, illuminated. NPR published a piece on the light created by burning natural gas, which is being flared off as a byproduct of “fracking” or extracting oil and gas trapped in rock formations… Read more »

Screening of Gasland, Potluck and Games with the Berkeley Climate Action Coalition, Next Weds, 1/23/13

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Screening of Gasland, Potluck and Games with the Berkeley Climate Action Coalition, Next Weds, 1/23/13
Join the Berkeley Climate Action Coalition for an evening of fun, entertainment, and conversation. We’ll watch the critically acclaimed film, Gasland, and enjoy dinner together. This is a chance to connect with Coalition members and learn something about the destructive technology capturing the interest of the energy industry: fracking. This free event is open… Read more »

Free Tickets to The Great Divide, the Shotgun Players Play about Fracking

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Free Tickets to The Great Divide, the Shotgun Players Play about Fracking
From May 16th to June 17th, the Shotgun Players will be presenting The Great Divide, a play about fracking directed by Mina Morita and written By Adam Chanzit. Read on to learn about free tickets and discounts for Ecology Center members.… Read more »