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Native Village of Kivalina to Appeal in Landmark Climate Change Case
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On September 21st, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Kivalina's appeal of their lawsuit against twenty-four of the largest oil and energy companies in the United States. Kivalina filed a public nuisance action, claiming that the companies have contributed significantly to and conspired to mislead the public about global warming. In Kivalina, global warming has caused sea ice to form later and melt earlier, exposing the island to extensive erosion and flooding. They are seeking monetary damages for relocation of the Village. Following the decision, CRPE legal director Brent Newell traveled to Kivalina to meet with Kivalina's leaders, who decided to move forward with another appeal. The appeal was drafted by Kivalina's legal team, led by Matt Pawa. If this appeal is denied, Kivalina plans to file a Petition with the U.S. Supreme Court. Read More
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California Voter Guide
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CRPE has released a bilingual voter guide for California's state measures. CRPE strongly recommends NO on Prop 32 and YES on Prop 30 and 39. Check out the full list.
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Arvin Plant Seeds for a Sustainable Community
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On September 29th, the Committee for a Better Arvin (CBA) and CRPE celebrated the groundbreaking of the Arvin Community Garden, a partnership to support healthy, local economies. Community members and local elected officials hosted the celebration, and everyone joined in to plant
 | | After helping cut the ribbon, Executive Director Caroline Farrell joins in the fun |
cabbage and broccoli seeds.
The garden holds over 40 plots for local families to adopt. CBA believes the garden is an important source of nutritious food and income, and it plans to host a farmers market on site to increase Arvin residents' access to healthy food. The Arvin Garden is part of a larger regional campaign and more gardens are on the way!
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Residents Protest Dangerous Waste Facility
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 | | Faustina Ramirez speaks at the protest. She frequents the facility to keep up a memorial for her sons |
This October marked one year since brothers Armando and Heladio Ramirez died from inhaling hydrogen sulfide, a byproduct of improper composting operations, while on the job at a waste facility near Arvin, CA. Kern County revoked the facility's permit shortly after, but it remains in operation. Fueled by recent findings from the Arvin Bucket Brigade that hydrogen sulfide is still present at unhealthy levels outside of the facility and desire to see it shut down for good, residents gathered in protest October 14th.
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| Receptions Celebrate Inaugural Luke Cole Memorial Fellow, Madeline Stano | 
Supporters, friends, family and allies gathered in San Francisco and New York to celebrate Madeline Stano (left), the first Luke Cole Memorial Fellow. In her two years as the Fellow Madeline will join the National campaign team to continue the civil rights work that Luke started over 20 years ago when he founded CRPE. Learn more and donate to help ensure the legacy of Luke lives on. View more event photos. |
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