Issue: April 17, 2014
Good morning, readers!
Are you ready to celebrate Earth Month? (Maybe you are already ...) This
week, as we lead up to Earth Day, we at the CN&R have put together a
special package of stories focusing specifically on environmental
issues. Welcome to our annual Green Issue! Our feature stories dive into
the city of Chico and its efforts (or lack thereof) toward
sustainability. But don't think we stopped there! Throughout other
sections (Editorials, Scene and Healthlines, to name a few), we draw
attention to environmental news and activities we think you'll find of
interest.
Naturally, we couldn't gear everything in this week's issue toward
sustainability--so, check out other features as well. We covered the
City Council meeting during which Councilwoman Mary Goloff discusses her
most recent absenteeism, and Arts Devo reveals the recipients of last
weekend's Chico Area Music Awards.
We hope you enjoy your Passover ceders and Easter feasts, should those
be on your schedule this week. And, of course, happy Earth Day!
Read on,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Green enough?
Environmental efforts take a back seat to budget concerns.
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Not out of the woods
Tree advocates still concerned over policies, resources, as Public Works department prepares to restructure.
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Haps on the CAP
The city hasn’t forgotten about its Climate Action Plan.
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Constant cleanup
With the homeless population up and city resources down, the community’s efforts to keep waterways unpolluted is more important than ever.
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In the bag
City poised to really move forward on restrictions.
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Defense spending
Agency seeks more funding to combat insect-borne diseases.
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Fueling divestment
Students push for Chico State to end oil investments.
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Ending speculation
Memorable meeting ends with big admission from Councilwoman Mary Goloff.
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Back together again
Butte’s alternative custody inmates put Humpty back together again.
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Tragedy on the highway
Bus crash on I-5 claims 10 lives, authorities say.
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Deep in the heart of taxes
Local activists protest how our tax money is spent.
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Will work for travel
WWOOFing—trading manual farm labor for room and board—transforms an ordinary visit into an adventure.
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Governments: ‘Hands off!’
United Nations report urges world leaders to loosen restrictions to allow for innovation.
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All in the oil
Local olive oil producer shares concerns about the industry.
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Waste Management goes au naturel
Six new trucks run cleaner and quieter.
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Environment? No worries!
Americans not too concerned about the environment.
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A taste of our own medicine
Safely disposing of unused pills can have a positive effect on the environment.
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Smoke-free the way to be
Program creates competition for Chico businesses to keep smoking away from entryways.
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More school kids unvaccinated
Rising number of California parents are opting not to vaccinate children.
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Outcry over pain reliever
Powerful prescription opiate hits market despite objections.
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Courage and conviction
City Council’s plastic-bag-restricting ordinance should be commended.
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Green above green
Budget crisis shouldn’t mean we forget about sustainability.
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Clarity on childhood obesity rates
A deeper look into a study reveals no significant changes during the past decade.
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Thanks for listening
CN&R’s editor on her awkward take plugging NPR.
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Hands-on environmentalism
Endangered Species Faire to return to its original (and shadier) location in Lower Bidwell Park.
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Furlough Fridays
Singing along with Chico band Furlough Fridays.
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On a good note
Is the North State ready for its very own jazz festival?
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Certified champion
As president of organic-certification group, local winemaker continues crusade to keep ‘organic’ pure.
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Feeding the heart
An unconventional and moving love story from India.
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