AltWeeklies Wire
Betting on Steamnew
The Obama administration is boosting its investment in renewable, geothermal power. But will it solve our energy problems?
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
07-27-2012 |
Energy
The Microfinance Mythnew
A solution to global poverty? Not so fast, says Hugh Sinclair.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
07-19-2012 |
International
Climate Change Will Unleash Buried Toxicsnew
San Francisco Bay is surrounded by hazardous waste that will leach into groundwater and the bay itself when sea levels rise.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
07-19-2012 |
Environment
How Realistic Is Oliver Stone's "Savages"?new
Not at all, but Legalization Nation goes ahead and fact-checks Hollywood's new weedy, ultra-violent cartel flick.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
07-16-2012 |
Drugs
Limited Accessnew
The Americans with Disabilities Act intends to help people. But for some it's a major headache.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
07-13-2012 |
Policy Issues
Police-Related Legal Costs Spike in Oaklandnew
The total legal costs for police misconduct was $13.1 million last year, according to OPD records.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham |
06-26-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Turning Pot Into Medicinenew
Marijuana strains that provide medicinal relief without getting you stoned are rising in popularity, thanks to the groundbreaking work of cannabis testing labs.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
06-20-2012 |
Drugs
Dianne Feinstein's Warnew
California's senior senator has been fighting for Drakes Bay Oyster Company at Point Reyes National Seashore -- and against the creation of the first marine wilderness on the West Coast.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
06-14-2012 |
Environment
The New News Economynew
As newspapers struggle, nonprofit news is being touted as the key to the future. Is it?
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan and Ellen Cushing |
05-30-2012 |
Media
Tags: Nonprofit News, Media
When Will Oakland Go Green?new
Some Bay Area communities are forming public-power networks to buy and build renewable energy, but East Bay cities have been slow to join the green revolution. Is that about to change?
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
05-30-2012 |
Environment
Recycling's Dirty Little Secretnew
The people who sort our recyclables have dangerous -- and sometimes, disgusting -- jobs. And they're about to get worse.
East Bay Express |
Jean Tepperman |
04-26-2012 |
Business & Labor
Fair Trade USA's Coffee Policy Comes Under Firenew
Critics say that new certification process adopted by Oakland-based organization will undermine the international fair-trade industry.
East Bay Express |
Corey Hill |
04-25-2012 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Fair trade, Fair Trade USA
Lead-Ammo Ban Sought to Protect Condors and Eaglesnew
Environmental groups contend that condors and bald eagles are being poisoned when they feed on dead animals killed by lead bullets.
East Bay Express |
Tia Ghose |
04-22-2012 |
Environment
Tags: bald eagles, Lead-Ammo Ban
Pending Sale of the Bay Guardian to the Examiner Makes Sensenew
Bay Guardian owner Bruce Brugmann has made no secret of the fact that his paper has been losing bucketloads of money for years. And the paper’s executive editor, Tim Redmond, told the Express that the Guardian has been looking for a buyer for some time.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
04-20-2012 |
Media
The Joy of Cannabis Cookingnew
The federal crackdown on pot dispensaries may spur the growth of the burgeoning DIY "medible" culture.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
04-20-2012 |
Drugs
