Action, vol 1, no 2

PDF and list of contributors to the Sep–Oct 1990 edition of the Bay Area Action newsletter.

Bay Area Action’s meetings and events calendar.

Bay Area Action has successfully established its office and activities with community support, but we need donations and skilled volunteers to maintain and expand our environmental initiatives.

Reviews of “New World New Mind” which explores human psychological adaptability to global challenges, activist guide “Our Earth Ourselves,” and “The Lorax”

With citizen awareness promising to save remaining old-growth groves in November 1990, lumber corporations are increasing tree cutting to unprecedented levels. Activists are responding with numerous non-violent actions.

The California League of Conservation Voters educates voters on environmental candidates and issues.

Various initiatives and actions across the Bay Area, including efforts to conserve open space, oppose development, and protect wildlife habitat.

Regional Green Alliances, advocating for grassroots democracy and environmental harmony, are forming across the US, including efforts underway to establish a California Green Party.

Five voter initiatives on the November 1990 ballot in California aim to address the use and treatment of the state’s natural resources, with measures targeting pesticides, timber harvest practices, and gill net fishing.

Founded by organizers of Earth Day 1990, BAA empowers individuals and groups to preserve and improve the natural environment of the San Francisco Bay Area — going beyond discussion into positive change.

Beat the Back-Up Day on September 18th encourages the use of alternative transportation to promote sustainable travel solutions and address environmental issues caused by oil dependency.