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Election 2016

November 9, 2016 by Ecology Center

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker The Trump victory has shaken us to the core. It’s a repudiation of the values that we hold dear. We are awakening to a different view of the work ahead. There are new uncertainties… Read more »

Go Vote Tomorrow!

November 3, 2014 by Ecology Center

Tomorrow is the big day! Do your part, and go vote. Mid-term elections typically have low turnout (around 40%), but there are just as many important issues on the table. It doesn’t pay to sit them out. If you received your ballot in the mail, you can bring it to any polling location on Tuesday.… Read more »

Final Event in Soda Series: Big Soda & the Environment, 10/9/14

October 3, 2014 by Ecology Center

Sugary drinks harm our bodies, but what about our ecosystems? Their ads for good feelings in a bottle are not the full story. Behind that friendly corporate face is a swath of destructive practices. Earth Island Journal editor Jason Mark and guests explore the environmental impacts of Big Soda, from litter and recycling woes, to… Read more »

Next in Soda Series: Is Soda the New Tobacco? 10/7/14

September 29, 2014 by Ecology Center

This morning when the proposed soda taxes in San Francisco and Berkeley were discussed on KQED’s Forum, a question came up: is there even one doctor who is against a soda tax? They are sure keeping quiet. In contrast, a long list of medical, dental, and health professionals are vocal supporters of the soda tax.… Read more »

This Saturday: Mexico’s Soda Tax with Raj Patel, 9/27/14

September 11, 2014 by Ecology Center

A year ago, Mexico was the first in the world to pass a national soda tax, to combat the world’s highest obesity rate. Early results show that the tax has effectively reduced sales of soda by 10%. What can we learn from our neighbor about protecting our kids’ health? Is Mexico’s effort to curb excess… Read more »