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Hillcrest Dairy & the Growth of Massive Dairies and Factory Farm Gas Infrastructure

February 2, 2023
Jill Hindenach
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Over the course of the past several years, Merced County has approved permits for two factory farm gas pipelines — one cutting through Stanislaus County into Merced County, and another cutting through Merced County into Madera County. There are also two factory farm gas clusters in the County.

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The Community of Pixley and the Factory Farm Gas Cluster

January 26, 2023
Jill Hindenach
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Pixley has 26 dairies, housing approximately 140,000 cows. At least nine of these dairies have digesters and most are connected to a massive factory farm gas cluster. Residents complain of breathing complications, nose bleeds, and headaches, and constant smell of manure due to the surrounding industry.

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Factory Farm Dairies, Biogas, and the Dangerous Path California Is On

January 19, 2023
Jill Hindenach
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Industrial dairies in the San Joaquin Valley, packing thousands, and sometimes tens of thousands of cows into a single facility, are a major source of local air and water pollution, nuisance odor, groundwater overdraft, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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California Climate Plan Undermines Goals of Equity and Justice, Exacerbates Environmental Burdens

December 15, 2022
Jill Hindenach
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For too long, environmental justice communities have borne the brunt of pollution in California. A climate strategy that ignores or exacerbates these inequities is one that is rooted in climate injustice.

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End of the year reflections and growing momentum for 2023. Support our ongoing work!

November 23, 2022
Lesly Figueroa
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As we approach another year’s end we honor the tireless dedication of community partners and our fearless colleagues. As the state, nation, and globe emerged from the most devastating moments of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were grateful for the opportunity…

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2021–2022 California Legislative Session: The Good, Not So Good, and A Path Forward

September 2, 2022
Jill Hindenach
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In the wee hours on Thursday morning, the California Legislature concluded its 2021–2022 legislative session, including finalizing a months-long process of adopting the final details of the state budget and a weeks-long process of passing expansive climate policies.

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MC3 Draft Plans Comment Letter

June 28, 2022
Kaylon Hammond
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Community Dairy Letter (Scoping Plan) 06.23.22

June 23, 2022
Kaylon Hammond
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Comments on 2022 Draft Scoping Plan

June 22, 2022
Kaylon Hammond
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Fresno Budget Priorities and Guiding Principles for a Just and Equitable Economic Recovery

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