"Information Empowering Action
for a Better World"

Community Action Publications produces and distributes information that empowers effective action on environmental, health, and community issues. Our information is available through our website, articles, talks, and more. We also offer speakers, trainers, and training design for classes and workshops on these topics. Together, we are all making a difference!

 

QUOTE OF THE MOMENT "Social movements are humanity's immune response to political corruption, economic disease, and ecological degradation." Paul Hawken (Quoted in Bioneers Voices, May 30, 2007 - www.bioneers.org)

	What's New at Community Action Publications (CAP) * Ask EcoGirl Flies Again - The twelfth Ask EcoGirl column,"Greening Our Money" (written by CAP President Patricia Dines) has been released and is ready for your viewing. Our current economic woes make it increasingly urgent that we shift to more earth-honoring ways, because our economy depends on functioning ecosystems. But how can we take care of the earth when everyone's budgets are so challenged? EcoGirl explores tangible ways that we all can nurture our economy's transition to wiser ways. * Newest Issue of The Next STEP newsletter released - CAP President Patricia Dines is Editor and Lead Writer of The Next STEP newsletter, which provides empowering information about toxics and alternatives. This July/August issue's articles include: When Is a Recall Not a Recall? (product safety regulation issues); Timely Detoxifiers; Ontario Bans Cosmetic Pesticides; and Reducing America's Costly Chronic Diseases. Check it out! * Lead Article: "Creating a Better NEAP (Northeast Area Plan) for Sebastopol" Sebastopol is currently developing a NEAP plan that would drastically change the face of Sebastopol (and remove key provisions of its General Plan). Unfortunately, there's a serious gap between its hopes and its realities. The cover of the July West County Gazette features a lead article by CAP President Patricia Dines which discusses her concerns about the current plan (both ecological and economic), responds to proponent assertions, and makes suggestions for creating a plan that will better achieve positive outcomes for the town and its citizens. * Lead Article: "Delighting in Our Delicious Local Farms" - The cover of the May West County Gazette features a lead article by CAP President Patricia Dines, "Delighting in Our Delicious Local Farms." Reader feedback has been enthusiastic and the issue is flying off newstands - with some places running out in just a few days! * What the Latest News on Organics Really Means - Scary headlines and inaccurate articles are clouding consumers ability to understand what's really going on right now with organic standards. Look here to get the straight facts. * Sebastopol Peak Oil Report Released - CAP President Patricia Dines was Executive Editor & Report Coordinator of the report, "Charting a Path for a New Energy Future for Sebastopol," produced at the request of the Sebastopol City Council by the Citizens Advisory Group on Energy Vulnerability (CAGE). Now you can read what we reported!
	Organized and Empowering Information about How You Can Create a Better World   Topics include: Pesticides, Toxics, & Alternatives * Organics* GMOs* Buying Local* Peak Oil * and more! All organized for easy access. Enjoy!
	Find Out More About Community Action Publications  * About CAP Founder & President Patricia Dines * Information and services available * How you can support our work. The community truly makes CAP possible.

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