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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 4d

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Activist or criminal? Jury hears opening arguments in Zoe Rosenberg trial over poultry farm break-ins

Opening statements Monday launched the trial of animal activist Zoe Rosenberg, accused of conspiring to infiltrate a Petaluma poultry farm.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 5d

American barn owls: Natural rodent control in Sonoma County
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American barn owls: Natural rodent control in Sonoma County

Rodent pests have always been a problem in Sonoma County. If you spend time on Nextdoor, you’ll notice a steady stream of people seeking recommendations for rodent control companies. And who in the…

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 5d

In praise of worms
"Sonoma County’s composting heroes."
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In praise of worms

Sonoma County is about to roll out the red carpet for some unlikely celebrities: worms. With two composting workshops on the calendar this fall, locals have a chance to see firsthand how these slim…

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 5d

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How to Recognize Plastic Pollution Greenwashing

Know how to recognize plastic pollution greenwashing this Earth month. Here's our quick guide of plastic-related greenwashing ploys to avoid.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 5d

Clearing with Care: Zero Waste Rehoming for a Plastic-Free Fall
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Join the Freecycle group where you live. Craigsiist has a place to post items for free. Some people love a free box on the curb. How do you keep your used items out of the landfill?

Clearing with Care: Zero Waste Rehoming for a Plastic-Free Fall

Seasonal organizing can be more than a chore—it can be an act of care for people and the planet.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 5d

New Report Shows How Plastics Fuel Wildfires—and How Communities Can Build & Rebuild Better
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New Report Shows How Plastics Fuel Wildfires—and How Communities Can Build & Rebuild Better

Plastics’ production and use in our built environment both fuels wildfires and exacerbates wildfires’ harms to human health and the environment.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 6d

As millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regret
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"Three years after a federally funded move, Indigenous residents of Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles report broken homes — and promises."

As millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regret

Three years after a federally funded move, Indigenous residents of Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles report broken homes — and promises

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 9d

These are the wildfire-related bills the California Legislature OK’d this year
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"The topics range from home hardening and streamlining building permits to mortgage forbearance and compensating inmate firefighters."

These are the wildfire-related bills the California Legislature OK’d this year

Lawmakers introduced dozens of wildfire-related bills this year. We highlight some the legislature recently passed.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Santa Rosa slow walks proposal to close Fourth Street to vehicles, directing staff to keep studying idea
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Santa Rosa slow walks proposal to close Fourth Street to vehicles, directing staff to keep studying idea

The latest proposal has drawn the usual mix of reactions, from businesses on Fourth concerned the closure will create a logistical nightmare to those who believe pedestrianization will help enhance…

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Medical Groups Tell EPA: Don't Kill 'Main Tool' to Combat Climate Crisis www.commondreams.org/news/climate...

Medical Groups Tell EPA: Don't Kill 'Main Tool' to Combat Climate Crisis | Common Dreams

Over 120 top health and medical organizations joined the growing chorus of opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's attempt to roll back the endangerment finding.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died
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"Her observations in the 1960s transformed how the world perceived not only humans’ closest living biological relatives but also the emotional and social complexity of all animals."

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died

She transformed how the world perceived animal intelligence.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Expanded Highway 101 carpool lane hours anger commuters in Sonoma, Marin counties
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"By further restricting HOV lanes, Caltrans has created congestion, forcing many motorists to spend more time in their cars."

Expanded Highway 101 carpool lane hours anger commuters in Sonoma, Marin counties

Caltrans’ decision to expand HOV lane times on Highway 101 in the North Bay has resulted in longer drive-times for thousands of motorists. And it’s about to get worse.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Buh-bye: Stickers that allow EV drivers to travel solo in car pool lanes expire Wednesday
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"A 60-day grace period will be extended by the California Highway Patrol."

Buh-bye: Stickers that allow EV drivers to travel solo in car pool lanes expire Wednesday

A 60-day grace period will be extended by the California Highway Patrol.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Last bottleneck on Highway 101 is in the rearview mirror
www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/09/28/p...

PD Editorial: Last bottleneck on Highway 101 is in the rearview mirror

After a quarter-century, the Highway 101 project’s final phase is wrapping up.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Trial set to begin for Berkeley activist accused in Sonoma County poultry farm incursion
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Zoe Rosenberg is charged w a felony conspiracy charge & misdemeanors at a Petaluma Poultry facility. She’s accused of stealing poultry but she says they were being rescued.

Trial set to begin for Berkeley activist accused in Sonoma County poultry farm incursion

The 23-year-old activist, a member of Berkeley-based Direct Action Everywhere, faces nearly five years in prison if convicted in the case.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Sonoma County plastics recycling startup Resynergi says it is moving out of California
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Sonoma County plastics recycling startup Resynergi says it is moving out of California

The move, announced Thursday, follows three months of intensifying public backlash against plans for a first-of-its-kind processing facility at Resynergi’s site in SOMO Village.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Sonoma Valley's garden club keeping city blooming with beauty www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/09/13/s...

Sonoma Valley’s garden club keeping city blooming with beauty

The Valley of the Moon Garden Club members are having fun while helping to bring joy and beauty to the community through their many gardens and stewardship efforts.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911
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"From the Bay Area to San Diego, a growing network of high-tech devices searches for smoke and calls it in."

AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911

From the Bay Area to San Diego, a growing network of high-tech devices searches for smoke and calls it in.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

15 Examples of Civil Disobedience (Which Have Made a Difference) rebellion.global/blog/2020/11...

15 Examples of Civil Disobedience (Which Have Made a Difference)

Refusing to comply with laws seems like a drastic measure. But these 15 examples of civil disobedience show that doing so can be a crucial driver of important social change.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

‘Reckless’ Countries to Extract More Than Double the Fossil Fuels Consistent With 1.5°C
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“In the two years since countries agreed in Dubai to transition off fossil fuels, the US is leading the abandonment of affordable renewables for deadly oil and gas.”

‘Reckless’ Countries to Extract More Than Double the Fossil Fuels Consistent With 1.5°C | Common Dreams

Climate advocates are sounding the alarm on the reckless actions of the world's biggest polluters, who are ramping up oil, gas, and coal extraction despite pledges to combat catastrophic planetary hea...

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war
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"The relationship between war and climate change is complex. But here are three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war."

Three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war | NationofChange

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Pacific Gas and Electric tree trimming along SMART path upsets some Windsor residents
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Pacific Gas and Electric tree trimming along SMART path upsets some Windsor residents

Windsor residents near Trione Circle and Bell Road were surprised to see a large oak tree being removed Thursday along the SMART path by contracted crews for PG&E.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Napa’s flood control project takes next step, with new floodwalls to start in 2026
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Napa’s flood control project takes next step, with new floodwalls to start in 2026

The latest phase will extend flood protection beyond Napa’s downtown, adding new walls near Lincoln Avenue and shielding more than 2,000 households.

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Survivors of past Northern California wildfires shut out of last-minute bill adding $18 billion for state’s restitution fund
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Survivors of past Northern California wildfires shut out of last-minute bill adding $18 billion for state’s restitution fund

A sprawling energy package passed at the eleventh hour by lawmakers includes a massive infusion to the state’s wildfire restitution fund, but survivors of past Northern California fires won&#…

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Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!) @sococan.bsky.social · 10d

Winery presses Cal Fire to examine melted battery on its property as possible Pickett Fire cause
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Winery presses Cal Fire to examine melted battery on its property as possible Pickett Fire cause

The request comes as Cal Fire has yet to confirm any details about how the Pickett Fire started, despite speculation over possible causes.

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