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The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California, along with its affiliated organizations, has worked with congregations and UUs to advocate for safe, clean, affordable water sufficient to meet daily needs. In the face of significant corporate opposition, our coalition passed the Human Right to Water Act and is currently working on implementing it.

UUJM is also focusing work on climate justice and regulation of the oil and gas industry. 2016 provides the opportunity for our members to advance the "Porter Ranch Package", a set of bills crafted in response to the horrific gas leak in southern California that harmed thousands of families. Check out our legislative engagements to learn more and support this important legislation.

Please visit click here to learn more about what UUJM is doing with environmental justice and to get involved.

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    Yakima Herald-Republic

    They fear that nearby wells used by homeowners will be sucked dry. We believe state and irrigation agency officials when they say that, though the "visual quality" of Kachess will be affected, the reservoir will not be drained. Indeed, even after removing 200,000 acre-feet of water for a drought emergency, Kachess still would retain 385,000 acre-feet of storage.

  • Managing Salem's water supply

    The Eagle-Tribune

    Contamination to water supply is also an issue for the town. For example, Salem's rain barrel buying program was well received in the community. With the program, residents purchased 85 barrels last summer.

  • EDITORIAL: Lawmakers must be wary of rewarding PG's recklessness

    San Francisco Chronicle

    Starting with its title, "Wildfires and Climate Change," the report leans toward perpetuating public generosity to a company that hasn't earned it by emphasizing grand global forces over PG's particular recidivism. It's a prospect that topped PG's wish list and received former Gov. The Legislature's response must put the well-being of people before that of PG This commentary is from The Chronicle's editorial board.

  • U.S. lawmakers hear call for stronger oil, gas regulations at Santa Fe hearing

    The Santa Fe New Mexican

    Much of the development proposed for the greater Chaco region has been done without proper study, he said, and the federal government has rarely offered more than lip service with regard to tribal consultation. The Trump administration has made strides in stalling and repealing Obama-era methane policies that would have required companies to report emissions and reducing venting practices.

  • Chevron to buy Anadarko, grow oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin

    Carlsbad Current-Argus

    ...the Permian Basin with a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Texas-based Anadarko Petroleum. The $33 billion transaction included all of Anadarko's assets, valued at about $50 billion, read a Friday news release from Chevron Energy. Chevron Chief Executive Officer Michael Wirth said the deal would "significantly" increase the company's Permian activities and in the export market on the Gulf Coast. "This transaction builds strength on strength for Chevron," he said.

  • San Bernardino County, environmental groups sue Fontana over massive warehouse complex

    San Bernardino County Sun

    Bernardino County and several environmental groups are suing Fontana over its approval of a massive warehouse complex near the unincorporated community of Bloomington and city of Jurupa Valley. The lawsuits, filed separately Friday, April 12, accuse Fontana of violating state environmental laws when it approved the West Valley Logistics Center, a 3.4 million-square-foot complex set for southeastern Fontana. According to the lawsuits, the project will add more than 6,000 daily...

  • Today Should Be The Wettest Day of the Week

    Star Tribune

    There are no major meteor shower during those months, as you can see by looking at EarthSky’s meteor shower guide. The MN DNR has ice safety reminders that you can review and remember that ice is never 100% safe! Models suggest the biggest, wettest storms will track south of Minnesota next week.

  • Tiger Woods wins Masters, a feat dripping with history

    San Francisco Chronicle

    Nicklaus won 18 and Woods stands at 15. Not yet, at least. One other splash of cynicism: Woods' win does not complete the greatest comeback in golf history. Augusta National generates roars unlike any other venue in golf, and Woods sparks roars unlike any other player.

  • PREP NOTEBOOK: Challengers among state's elite

    Mail Tribune

    That's really nice to be able to rely on them." And, in truth, that perfectly sums up this year's Challengers.

  • Rising to the climate change challenge

    The Herald Bulletin

    ...climate change brings hotter summers and warmer winters, Hoosiers will use less energy to heat their homes -- but more energy for air conditioning. And if current trends continue, a larger percentage of that energy will come from clean-burning natural gas and renewable resources like wind and solar power. That's according to the latest Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment report, "Climate Change and Indiana's Energy Sector," released in February. The Purdue Climate...

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