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The Dow Jones, CalPERS, and Us
Economic theory suggests that central banks can stimulate consumer demand, business lending, and the economy in general by lowering interest rates in bad times. At... … more »
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The Marin IJ doesn't understand the concept of the rule of law
The Editors of the Marin IJ recently posted an editorial entitled, "Mill Valley lawsuit wasting time in fight to make Marin fire safe." They call the lawsuit a "head-scratcher." The only thing that's a head-scratcher in this story, is the Marin IJ ... more »
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The Marin County version of the 1980's S&L Crisis?
The Marin IJ has cheerfully reported that "Marin County has joined a new joint powers authority, founded to help create more homes for people who earn too much to ... … more »
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NASA
11,000 World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency
“Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to “tell it like it is.” On the basis of this obligation and the graphical indicators presented below, we declare, with more than 11,000 scientist signatories from around the world, clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency." … more »
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RTS.org.uk
Blue spaces: The power of water
The science has been consistent for decades: Proximity to water – especially the ocean – is highly corollated with many positive measures of physical and mental wellbeing, including lower stress, better health, higher levels of vitamin D, and better social relations. … more »
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CVP
Rethinking Fire Safety Solutions
Does anyone besides PGE really want our future to be filled with massive power outages every time the wind blows on a hot day? At the same time, without some kin... … more »
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UTA
Bee populations are collapsing at an alarming rate - You can help
The Franklin's bumblebee – an important pollinator last seen in the wild in 2006 – is on the brink of extinction. Bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides, climate cha... … more »
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FEMA
Governor Newsom sends back AB 1516 regarding wildfire risk in the WUI
Governor Newsom, who lately appears to have never seen a bill overriding local control of planning that he didn't love, has finally drawn the line when it comes to... … more »
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CVP
Mill Valley Residents for the Protection of Wildlife Petition for Writ of Mandate v Mill Valley
Environmental attorney, Robert C. Goodman, has filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate in Marin County Superior Court, on behalf of Mill Valley Residents for the Prot... … more »
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CVP
CVP files Amicus Letter in CA Supreme Court requesting review of Appeal Court's Incentive Zoning Decision
Much has been written, recently, on the landslide of major housing legislation being proposed and signed into law in Sacramento. Community organizations such as Li... … more »