Bioneers Conference brings out artists, scientists, Oakland activists
Article by Barbara Grady.
Last updated at Thu, 21 Oct at 4:54am.

Healing the planet and halting climate change do not have to be about strident political fights, according to dozens of scientists, artists, writers, environmental activists, poets and peace makers who gathered this weekend at The Bioneers 2010 Conference in San Rafael.

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Energy and Climate Plan is Out, Public Meetings on May 6
Blog entry by Dan Rademacher.
Last updated at Wed, 5 May at 2:38pm.

On Earth Day, April 22, the City of Oakland's Sustainability Office release its draft Energy and Climate Action Plan, an ambitious effort to reduce Oakland's greenhouse gas emissions by 36% below 2005 levels in the next 10 years.

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We Are Traffic: Learn to drive a bicycle at Traffic Skills 101 classes
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sat, 3 Apr at 3:54am.

What road rules apply to cyclists? Why is a flashing light more visible than a steady one? How do you know whether a bicycle is the right size for you?

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Richmond CA City Council meets tonight to vote on climate change resolution
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 2 Feb at 9:54am.

Will Richmond,CA be the first city in the nation to adopt a resolution recognizing 350.org's measure of 350 PPM of CO2 in the atmosphere as the sensible measurement to stave off extreme climate change? 

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Oakland non-profit staffers and activists head to Copenhagen conference on Climate Change
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 9 Dec at 3:06pm.

As the international conference on climate change policies kicks off in Copenhagen today, it's interesting to note that among the  representatives from 192 countries meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark at The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15), are at least 10 Oaklanders.

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