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Martin Bourque

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Opinion: Vote ‘yes’ on Berkeley’s Measure HH to support action on climate change

by Carl Anthony, Martin Bourque, Rev. Ambrose Carroll, Kathy Dervin, Dan Kammen, Annie Leonard, Bentham Paulos, Karma Smart and Igor Tregub Oct. 15, 2020, 8:25 a.m.October 4, 2022

It will create the Climate Equity Action Fund, a $2.4 million fund that will focus on local, practical, equity-focused solutions to climate change.

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Opinion: Earth Day at 50, a perspective from ground zero

by Martin Bourque April 22, 2020, 12:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

The changes needed to save our planet are deep and fundamental. We have made great strides but must work together to do more.

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Opinion: The tax on sugary beverages has been instrumental in educating the community about beverage alternatives

by Holly Scheider, Dr. Vicki Alexander and Martin Bourque April 08, 2019, 9:16 a.m.October 4, 2022

The soda tax has generated $5 million. It has been invested into programs serving those traditionally targeted by soda beverage companies.

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Opinion: Keep calm and keep your recycling clean

by Martin Bourque June 12, 2018, 11:11 a.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley residents may be wondering what recent media reports detailing how China will no longer accept America’s dirty recyclables mean for their city. Here’s the answer.

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