Greta Thunberg Just Delivered Her Testimony to US Lawmakers: It Was a Landmark UN Climate Report

September 18, 2019 by Common Dreams “I don’t want you to listen to me,” said the youth climate leader. “I want you to listen to the scientists.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Swedish environment activist Greta Thunberg (L) speaks as This Is Zero Hour co-founder Jamie Margolin (C) and Alliance… Continue reading

Articles ~ Actions ~ Update on Climate Actions (from Adrienne Fong)

The list of events are only of Climate Actions for specific dates. (Am not back posting) Please encourage groups you are involved in to post their events on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12    Thank you to all who are posting there! Check Indybay other events. Climate action listed for San Francisco: Friday 9/20, Monday… Continue reading

Exclusive: Edward Snowden on global mass surveillance

By:Valériane GAUTHIER September 9, 2019 (France24.com) In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden shared his thoughts on mass surveillance around the world today. Snowden spoke to FRANCE 24 from Russia, where he lives in exile after leaking confidential documents on US mass surveillance in 2013…. Continue reading

Update on event for Trump & Carson visit to SF Bay Area (from Adrienne Fong)

Tuesday, September 17thVigilForDemocracy SOS Protest at Trump Fundraiser   San Francisco Bay Area 10:00am – 2:00pm Meet at Lincoln Park Los Altos (parking along University Ave in Los Altos, cross street Burke Rd. NOT PALO ALTO!!) The exact location has not been disclosed. To get the latest info: Register at https://protesttrump.eventbrite.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/504874700088576/… Continue reading

They Can’t Vote Yet, But Youths Are Ready to #ClimateStrike

September 13, 2019 by Sierra Club Blog We’re hurtling toward collapse. Thank goodness your kids are paying attention. by Austyn Gaffney People take part in the demonstration ‘Fridays for Future’ in Piazza del Popolo, on April 19, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Photo: Simona Granati-Corbis/Getty Images) Maybe you haven’t heard, but… Continue reading