by magix | Sep 1, 2015 | Sustainability
Communities across the country are facing the agribusiness industry’s increasing control over food production. Today, four corporations control over 85% of beef packing in the United States. Two corporations – Tyson and Smithfield – control over half of pork...
by magix | Sep 1, 2015 | Sustainability
Sustainable Energy The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund is organizing in communities across the U.S. that are seeking to establish their right to sustainable energy. Pittsburgh, PA, is the first community CELDF assisted to establish a right to a sustainable...
by magix | Sep 1, 2015 | National Community Rights, Sustainability
There was a lot of rejoicing last week amongst anti-gas activists when the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) upheld a Clatsop County decision to deny a pipeline construction permit to Oregon LNG on five points, including public safety. Providing for the health...
by magix | Sep 1, 2015 | Sustainability
The community rights discussion hosted by the Coos Commons Protection Council appears to have helped rally more troops to the cause of asserting local self governance. The community room at the Coos Bay Fire Hall was full to capacity and except for four pro-gas...
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