ConnectGen is appealing a June denial of the controversial energy project by the Shasta County Planning Commission. They say their newly proposed modifications will reduce the scope of the project and provide “enhanced benefits” to the Pit River Tribe, which continues to oppose the project.
The California water rights system’s foundations stretch back to the mid-19th century. It’s been criticized as “antiquated” and “discriminatory,” and critics are clamoring for reform.
The climate march came one day after the release of an intergovernmental climate report indicating that even with swift and immediate worldwide action to curb emissions, current climate warming will continue for decades.
Local tribes regularly advocate for environmental protection and restoration. So why are local Native peoples' cultures and religions continually threatened by green projects?
The Pit River Tribe scored a temporary victory when the Shasta County Planning Commissioners voted down the Fountain Wind green energy project on June 22. But ConnectGen’s appeal of that decision, filed June 25, is now pending.
At the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, held this year on the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Thomas will be be making a clear statement: the programs of Shasta Living Streets are essential to addressing the climate crisis.
“I start with the assumption of allyship . . . City Council is used to hearing “Save the world. Go Green.” but none of that is very specific, so they’re left with a very vague request. And climate change is like a hydra, it requires action on so many fronts."
