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City looking for feedback on electrification blueprint

by Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig May 07, 2021, 1:37 p.m.August 4, 2022

The meeting drew about 100 people who raised concerns about equity and affordability.

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Berkeley overhauls off-street parking with an eye toward greener future

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 27, 2021, 4:58 p.m.October 4, 2022

“I know this is scary for people,” said Councilmember Kate Harrison. “It’s a change. But it’s a change I feel we have to make.”

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California Restaurant Association sues Berkeley over natural gas ban

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 22, 2019, 4:55 p.m.October 4, 2022

The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley in federal court Thursday over its decision in July to ban natural gas in many new buildings.

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Berkeley council says traffic circles will keep their trees

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 13, 2019, 4:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

The Berkeley City Council put many minds at ease Tuesday night by voting to allow existing trees and some vegetation to remain in place in traffic circles around town.

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Berkeley first city in California to ban natural gas in new buildings

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 17, 2019, 4:19 a.m.August 4, 2022

The city of Berkeley will no longer allow natural gas pipes in many new buildings starting Jan. 1, 2020. It’s the first city in California to pass such a law, officials said.

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Berkeley to consider prohibiting natural gas in new buildings

Avatar photo by William Lundquist July 09, 2019, 12:45 p.m.October 4, 2022

To the potential dismay of cooks and chefs, Berkeley City Council is set to discuss an ordinance that would prohibit natural gas infrastructure in new buildings.

Group of about 20 kids with a couple adults in the back. Posed photo. Holding signs that say "reuse" and "rethink."
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School notebook: Ultra-low vaccine rate at Berkeley school; prizes for kids fighting waste, vaping

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein May 01, 2019, 4:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley school news — in brief.

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‘It’s our future’: Berkeley kids leave school to join global climate strike

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein March 15, 2019, 4:22 p.m.August 4, 2022

Kids of all ages took to the streets in Berkeley and San Francisco to demand action on climate change.

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Berkeley says good riddance (mostly) to disposable plastic foodware

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 23, 2019, 1:34 p.m.October 4, 2022

First, Berkeley banned Styrofoam. Then it joined in the wave to ditch plastic bags. Tuesday night, city leaders voted to jettison, in large part, disposable plastic foodware.

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Why does your December electricity bill look different?

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Dec. 11, 2018, 3:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

In November, most residents were switched over to the new East Bay Community Energy provider.

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‘It’s more urgent than ever.’ Wildfires prompt Berkeley to push harder on climate action efforts

Avatar photo by Tony Hicks Dec. 11, 2018, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

The devastating Northern California wildfires the past two years has Berkeley talking about accelerating its Climate Action Plan to head off the greater impacts of climate change.

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Berkeley Unified could get a lot greener with sustainability plan

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Nov. 13, 2018, 12:15 p.m.October 4, 2022

A proposal before the School Board this week could bring more climate-change lessons and compost bins into schools.

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