In a moment when cities across the country are waking up to the hidden health hazards that surround us, Santa Rosa stands at a crossroads. The City’s forward-thinking 2022 ordinance banning new gas stations was a landmark move, protecting neighborhoods, water, and air from an outdated and toxic fossil fuel […]
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A recent investigative report by ProPublica has shed light on a troubling development at the federal level, one that could have profound consequences for communities across the country, including here in Sonoma County. The Environmental Protection Agency, once seen as the last line of defense against industrial pollution, is now […]
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides some of the strongest evidence yet that PFAS contamination in public water systems harms infants and newborns. This research looked at more than 11,000 births in New Hampshire between 2010 and 2019 and found that […]
Sonoma County Conservation Action has long fought to ensure that our built environment reflects our community’s values; health, equity, and environmental stewardship. Yet recent developments in Sacramento and here at home suggest a troubling trend: sacrificing environmental safeguards for the illusion of economic progress. State bills AB 130 and SB […]
For three plus decades SCCA has been advocating for policies that sustain a healthy, green, prosperous and equitable community. We have operated a door-to-door canvassing team that, in some years, knocked on up to 70,000 doors , educating the public about green ideas and climate friendly policies. Our canvass and […]
As the forces of greed and ignorance in Washington dismantle 50 years of environmental progress, we may feel powerless to impact our future. What can we do? We can continue to act locally and support Sonoma County’s green and progressive legacy. We can work to elect truly green and progressive […]
As Sonoma County continues to grapple with the twin challenges of climate disruption and ecological degradation, our choices in public and private landscaping are more consequential than ever. Among the most pressing and often overlooked concerns is the rise of artificial turf, plastic grass marketed as a water-saving, maintenance-free alternative […]
When Washington turns its back on democracy and the environment, California leads. With the passage of Proposition 50, voters across the state, and especially here in Sonoma County, took a stand against the growing threat of authoritarianism and environmental collapse. We didn’t wait for the federal government to fix what […]