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New Local Soda Taxes Poised to Go to Voters in SF, Oakland, and Albany

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New Local Soda Taxes Poised to Go to Voters in SF, Oakland, and Albany
You probably remember the successful soda tax in Berkeley during the 2014 election. That same election year, there was a proposed San Francisco soda tax that failed to pass. Now, two years later, that could change as Berkeley’s neighboring cities are taking steps to increase health awareness by proposing their own taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages… Read more »

People’s Climate March on 9/21/14 Will Be Largest in US History

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People's Climate March on 9/21/14 Will Be Largest in US History
As heads of state from around the world gather in New York City for a landmark UN Climate Summit, hundreds of thousands of people will mobilize for the People’s Climate March. They plan to peacefully flood the streets as a “movement of movements,” uniting community based organizations, international NGOs, grassroots networks, faith groups, and others,… Read more »

Get Involved in This Campaign for Our Health! Berkeley vs. Big Soda Training and Meeting, 4/26/14

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Get Involved in This Campaign for Our Health! Berkeley vs. Big Soda Training and Meeting, 4/26/14
The Ecology Center is proud to support this campaign to improve health in Berkeley, and this Saturday is your chance to get involved! It’s the next meeting of the Berkeley Healthy Child Coalition, the community coalition driving the Berkeley vs. Big Soda campaign. Join us as a supporter of Berkeley vs. Big Soda – learn… Read more »

Berkeley Has Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 8% since 2000

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Berkeley Has Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 8% since 2000
Community-wide greenhouse gas emission measures from 2011 show that Berkeley’s emissions are down 8% since 2000, but to meet our city’s Climate Action Plan goal, we need to be 33% below 2000 levels by 2020 and 80% below by 2050. Staff from the City of Berkeley have been tracking greenhouse gas emissions from these areas:… Read more »

Transition Berkeley is 2 Years Old! Come Celebrate Thursday, 3/28/13

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Transition Berkeley is 2 Years Old! Come Celebrate Thursday, 3/28/13
Would you like to help Berkeley become a more sustainable, resilient and healthy community? Join Transition Berkeley in a fun, interactive and inspirational evening as we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! Come and learn more about the fast growing Transition Movement, which looks at ways that our community can work together and build resilience through practical… Read more »