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[equity] Sierra Club in Solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives [more]
June 8, 2020
The hard work of addressing racism and recognizing white privilege must be embraced by white people as we also amplify and support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) – and not just this week or next. We must question the structures, the...
[hitched] June 8) "The Work Will Continue"...[more]
June 8, 2020
NEWS FROM PREVIOUS WEEK = [Coronavirus Update] (Black Lives Matter) (Keep Being Actively Anti-racist) (The ‘Rona Is Still Around) (In The Meantime) (Now For Some Good News) (Take A Few Deep Breaths) (An Update On Other Good News) (Transition...
[transportation] "Real-time App" Available -- for Sun Tran and Sun Link... [more]
June 5, 2020
Sun Tran has released a new mobile app to make riding and trip planning easier for passengers. The Sun Tran app features real-time bus and streetcar tracking, trip planning, interactive mapping, alerts, and detour notifications. Riders can locate...
[hitched] June 4) "We Must Be Actively Anti-Racist"...[more]
June 4, 2020
NEWS FROM PREVIOUS WEEK = [Coronavirus Update] [Black Lives Matter] [Be Actively Anti-Racist] [Now That’s Some Potential] [PFAS And Furious] [This Guy Rocks] [Good News] [Utility Shutoff Toolkit] [Sad Update] [Talking Around That Virtual Campfire] [...
[equity] Sierra Club Statement on the Murder of George Floyd [more]
May 30, 2020
"The cruel, public lynching of George Floyd is unacceptable and will not be tolerated..." [CLICK TITLE ABOVE -- FOR MORE]
[equity] "From Outrage to Justice" By Michael Brune May 29, 2020 [more]
May 29, 2020
By now, you’ve likely seen the video of Christian Cooper, a Black birder, being unjustly harassed by a white woman who was illegally walking her dog off leash in Central Park. Amy Cooper’s call to the police could have resulted in yet another death...
[transportation] Tucson Receives Grant For 5 Electric Buses... [more]
May 29, 2020
Tucson was awarded a $3.7M grant for 5 new zero-emission buses. “This funding will allow Tucson to expand our electric bus fleet -- in order to promote a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "... and protect...
[water] June 3rd Talk = "Rebirth of the Santa Cruz River and the Return of Aquatic Species" [more]
May 29, 2020
(Register in advance for the free event.) Wed, June 3 -- from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., -- Dr. Bogan speaks about the rapid return of dragonflies and other aquatic species since the "Santa Cruz River Heritage Project" was launched in Downtown Tucson (...
[transportation] 6pm on May 28) Meet Online for Tucson's "Transportation Master Plan"
May 28, 2020
6pm on May 28 - bilingual) Hear from the "Move Tucson" team -- ask questions -- and learn more about the year-long planning process. The plan will consider the needs of people who walk, bike, use public transit, drive, and deliver goods and...
[energy az] Tucson Can Take Action For A Just Transition To Clean Energy Now [more]
May 28, 2020
We face a public health crisis that is exacerbated by fossil fuel pollution while there are unprecedented layoffs in the clean energy industry. It sounds bleak, but we have the opportunity now to create more healthy and affordable energy systems by...