By Kevin Hall California plays a critical role in the future of our planet. Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading governments among the many facing the parallel crises of destabilizing [...] Continue Reading
Special: Climate Change
A Vision for the Valley
By Pedro Hernandez, Vanessa Suarez and Alonso Santos Sunrise Fresno formed in early 2020 as a cohort of youth activists determined to hold politicians accountable for taking climate action. Despite [...] Continue Reading
Climate Change Fight Coming from Frontline Residents
By Shayda Azamian On a winter’s night in 2019, with bowls of pozole in hand, Fresno residents met to talk about a deathly quiet topic within the Fresno government: climate change. Spanish and [...] Continue Reading
Youth Demand a Voice in Sales Taxes Shaping Their Future
By Sandra Celedon The youth of Fresno have found their power. It’s based in the community, and it’s growing. Through their ongoing movement to see a well-functioning park with enrichment [...] Continue Reading
Reduce Dependence on and Impacts from Oil and Gas Extraction
By Caroline Farrell Last month, the Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a new Oil and Gas Ordinance and Environmental Impact Report that would streamline oil and gas permitting without any [...] Continue Reading
Pandemic Teaches Harsh Climate Resiliency Lessons
By Veva Islas The February ice storms that hit Texas gave us a powerful example of the devastation climate change wreaks on vulnerable communities, especially those overseen by uncaring government [...] Continue Reading