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Ernest Callenbach’s Ecotopian Life

July 01, 2012 by David Kupfer

As we prepared this article in April 2012, we were saddened to learn that environmental pioneer Ernest Callenbach passed away at home in Berkeley with his family at his side. We’re honored to publish this interview with the author of “Ecoptia” and other seminal books.

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Urban Agriculture Takes Center Stage in West Contra Costa County

June 06, 2011 by Erica Reder

Organic and sustainable aren’t terms often associated with Richmond, home to a Chevron refinery and a General Chemical plant. But those were two of the most frequently heard words on Saturday, at the first-ever West Contra Costa County Urban Agriculture Summit in North Richmond. Despite pouring rain, nearly 100 people gathered at Sunnyside Organic Seedlings to exchange ideas about bringing new models of food-growing to the area.

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Park(ing) Day Highlights Need for Urban Green Space

September 14, 2010 by Melanie Jones

Parking spaces are precious commodities in downtown San Francisco and San Jose, but this Friday dozens of groups will be using these spots not to park but as parks. Artists and citizens use metered parking spaces to set up small, often movable parks for people to enjoy–as long as the meter runs.

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Ecocity World Summit

April 01, 2008 by Aleta George

While development plans for the weapons station are being honed, shaped, and scrutinized, innovative thinkers and planners are crossing the

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World Environment Day 2005

April 01, 2005 by Christine Sculati

From June 1 to June 5, San Francisco will host World Environment Day 2005, the first time this 33-year-old international

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