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CBE’s Comment Letter on the Board of Environmental Safety Evaluation of DTSC
March 9, 2026
Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) submitted these comments to aid the Board of Environmental Safety (BES) in its evaluation of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
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Satellites, Urban Heat, and Environmental Justice: Community as the Bridge Between Analysis and Action
February 2026
“Abstract
Heat waves are increasing in frequency, intensity, magnitude, and duration, causing a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities exposed to urban heat islands. Newly emerging spaceborne thermal sensing instruments, such as ECOSTRESS and Hydrosat, now have the capabilities to measure urban surface temperatures accurately…” -
Before the Last Drop: Lessons from the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Closure
December 9, 2026
A new report from environmental attorney Ann Alexander on behalf of Asian Pacific Environmental Network and Communities for a Better Environment, “Before the Last Drop: Lessons from the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Closure,” is a first comprehensive assessment of existing state and local measures to safeguard communities and workers when refineries close.
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Stop the Oakland Airport Expansion: Fact Sheet
October 2025
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Toxinas en tu Patio: 7825 San Leandro Street
Marzo 2025
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Hoja informativa sobre Sterling Ambiental
Octubre 2024
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Informe: Contaminación a beneficio de las aerolíneas (español)
septiembre 2024