March/April 2002
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| March 5th Election Endorsements
by Rafael Reyes The Chapter endorses Terry Gregory for San Jose City Council District 7, Sally Lieber for State Assembly District 22, and Dan Kelly for State Assembly District 12. |
| Sierra Club Election Endorsements
Print this page & take to the polls on March 5! |
| Clearcutting: Serious Trouble in Our Forests
by Karen Maki, Forest Protection Committee Chair The rate of clearcuts in the Sierra Nevada has increased radically by 2500% since 1992. What is the impact of clearcutting and what can be done about it? |
| Fair Trade: Why It Matters
by Rafael Reyes Because trade agreements govern an enormous range of issues related to how commerce is conducted, including legal and regulatory schemes, they must be examined with a critical eye. |
| Bay Area Earth Day Celebrates the Bay
by Jessica Nusbaum "Protect Our Home" is the international theme of Earth Day 2002. But what makes our home here in the Bay Area unique? The Bay Area is defined by technology and entrepreneurship; by its pleasant climate and rich, diverse culture. And by its namesake: San Francisco Bay. |
| Earth Day Events |
| Letters to the Editor |
| Cooking Green: Plant Based Food to Restore the Oceans
by Kay Bushnell This issue's recipe for a hearty seafood chowder uses nutrient-packed sea vegetables and other plant foods instead of ocean wildlife. |
| Meandering
by John Maybury E-waste, earth flag, streetcar, sycamore fence, and other items of interest. |