Video: Richmond Fights Back with Solar

Richmond CA is home to one of the US' largest oil refineries. Originally built by Standard Oil in 1901, the plant has been owned by Chevron since 1984 when a merger formed the oil super-power. For a century much of the cities work force, economic growth and eventual depression has been linked to the giant plant. Now the city of Richmond is fighting back. By teaching young people how to install Solar Panels on low income roofs they are creating jobs, reducing crime and fighting global warming.

Originally Posted at Think.MTV.com

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VIDEO: Literacy for Environmental Justice : Closing California's Urban State Parks

With California's state budget in a huge deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger is planning the closure of 48 state parks. Candlestick point is one of the parks slated for closure. Established as the countries first urban state park the closure of Candlestick point would mean the elimination of a vital recreation area for thousands of Hunters Point residence. Home to 365 federally designated toxic sites, the residence of Hunters Point can't afford the loss of this precious green space.