Once elected, I will remain Green, supporting and advancing legislation to: one:lessen the most catastrophic effects of global warming, promote a healthy environment, see a transition to a relocalized, green-collar, steady-state economy, promote sustainable living, full funding of 32 District-wide ground water cleanup projects, watershed restoration, implementation of Greenways per Los Angeles 1968 Citywide Plan, Los Angeles River rewilding and ceasing neighborhood gentrification, two: guarantee quality universal single payer healthcare for all, three: ban all corporatist lobbying and campaign spending with implementation of public financing of elections and four: ensure Human Dignity and fair Immigration rights by immediately ending immigration raids and deportations. Social justice issues are inextricably tied to environmental justice and must be part of the environmental agenda. read more
newsblaze.com —Assembly candidate, Jack Lindblad, said today that the governor's continued claims that voters do not want new taxes to solve the state's budget mess is wrong, and rewards the wealthy and polluters at the expense of the poor, elderly and sick. Lindblad wants a split-roll to assess businesses under Prop. 13.
A new study published in the American Meteorological Society’s Journal of Climate warns that global climate change may actually be twice as detrimental as previously predicted, with temperatures climbing as high as nine degrees by 2100, leading to mass migrations, wars and "hundreds of millions" dead. Lovelock, spot on. read more
Jack Lindblad, in his public comment for California's Commission on the 21st Century Economy draws together the economic and ecological collapses' connectedness to urge a steady state economy and tax policy based on relocalization and bio-regional determinism by reducing emissions 70% by 2015 for a less than 2 °C rise to avoid deepening collapse. read more
Assembly Candidate Jack Lindblad was not surprised to see that his Assembly seat opponent, the current office holder, and other state legislators siding with Mayor Villaraigosa and the Los Angeles City Council - bought and sold by the DWP union, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18, one of Measure B's largest contributors. read more
In the wake of Bush, Naomi Wolf outlines the strategic and ethical challenges Obama now faces with intelligence, war profiteering, and surveillance. Only with the collective mobilization of millions of US people in a massive grassroots constitutional democracy movement will the corporate influence over Obama be checked and halted. read more
The 39th district (pdf map or this map) encompasses the City of San Fernando and nine Neighborhood Councils of the San Fernando Valley within the City of Los Angeles, and distinctive communities including Arleta, North Hills East, Mission Hills, Panorama City, Sylmar, Pacoima, Sun Valley, portions of Mid-town and Northeast North Hollywood, Valley Glen, Van Nuys. My election to the Assembly will empower all constituents of the 39th District with direct stakeholding and representation in Sacramento, replacing the oppressive and burdensome private moneyed interests who, at present, hold sway over the California State Legislature's agenda.
Here you can review my legislative priorities, add your concerns, and find information on current issues and opportunities facing our state and our local services in the ongoing state budget crisis. Thank you for visiting, and please contact my office with your needs.
Jack Lindblad Candidate for Assembly, 39th District
'iPod zombies' blamed for rise in road deaths
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AA president calls for safety campaign, but newspapers offer no evidence to
prove cyclists are riding to their deaths to music
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ANNOUNCING: The Inhabitat 2009 Green Gift Guide!
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ATTENTION HOLIDAY SHOPPERS! Tomorrow is the first day of December, which
means that the holiday shopping season is in full effect! If you’re on the
hunt fo...
Rising Temperatures and African Conflict
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Standard climate projections were used to calculate future trends, including
a predicted 54 percent increase in incidences of armed conflict by 2030.
Dubai Government seeks to avoid its responsibilities
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Interesting passage in the Observer's piece on Dubai.
The Dubai government," it said, "is under no obligation to extend support to
any government-related e...
For Kids, Books that Demystify Climate Change
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Kids can get scared with all this doomsaying about our world's climate. A
panoply of strange terms are tossed around their worried heads — "greenhouse
ga...
Update: Mangano/Suozzi recount in Nassau
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Thanks to the Times Union, New York state political blog, for the link.
(Excerpt from) The New York Times Vote Recount in Nassau Approaches
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Wickedness Abides
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"While Dubai is not big enough to set off financial repercussions outside the Middle East, the main fear is that investors could flee risky markets all at on...
LA Sketchbook: Small is beautiful
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Steve Greenberg's first Jerry Brown cartoon for LA Observed, I do believe.
Click the toon to see it bigger. More in the LA Sketchbook archive....
Dubai, Dubai Doo and L A Too
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Perhaps I should say Dubai Dubai Debt in Deep Doo Doo (say that fast). Dubai
has a major stake in a handful of luxury commercial properties in the United
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Extra, Extra - Post Meal Coma Leftovers Edition
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Playing "Catch" at Zuma Beach | Photo by rchiba via the LAist Featured
Photos pool on Flickr
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Cash for appliances
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From the folks who brought you Cash for Clunkers. Here is the description of
the program from the Energy Department (hat tip: King Banaian): In late 2009
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Humboldt Watershed Council Announces its Recognition Awards for 2009 Bill
Thorington, President of HWC announced the following four persons for their
sign...
Storefront Newsprints
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Coming up on December 9, Storefront for Art and Architecture will be
celebrating 27 years' worth of newsprint newsletters with the publication of
a massive...
Twelve Twisted Doorknobs To Turn (You On)
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Ready to hob nob with some high class doorknobs? These dozen daring twists
on a traditionally utilitarian theme will unlock your perceptions of what
room d...
Counter-Rotating-Ring Receiver Reactor Recuperator
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Or the CR5. It takes CO2 and converts it to a liquid hydrocarbon fuel that
will burn in any petroleum engine by using the power of sunlight to add heat
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Content: The Once and Future King
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For decades now, the debate has raged: Where does the ultimate power of
media reside? Is it in the pipes, or is it in content? In the ear...
Hawaii and Arizona Green Party Petition Drives
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Two State Green Parties are currently working on petition drives to maintain
ballot access. The Green Party of Hawaii, which has had continuous ballot
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Paul Krekorian for CD2: The Best Hope for Change
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They shouldn't have done it, they shouldn't have gotten Paul Krekorian mad, so mad he's started sounding like a guy who will to stand up for his constituents...
Station Fire Area Roads to Reopen Nov. 30
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Roads closed due to Station Fire to reopen Monday Daily News Wire Services
Updated: 11/24/2009 02:59:41 PM PST Roads through wildfire-damaged sections
of t...
On Ecology
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[Theory Forum: Ecology Line-Up] We are very excited to be taking part in the
Theory Forum 09 at Sheffield University. This year’s theme involves
unpacking...
Music Review: I Will Never Be the Same
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Update, 11/10/09: I Will Never Be the Same has a performance coming up on
Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at Pershing Square for Downtown L.A. on Ice (532 S. Olive
Stree...
Interview with Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are)
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*MOYERS:* And it ends with them saying, "The wicked never win. We have our
victory. Yet, tyrants come along. But, you just wait and see. They topple
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Quantifying Carbon in the Forest and Soil
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A question from a Permaculture Design Course student came in the other day:
Does anyone have some quick reference to equivalent measures of green house
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Reinventing Journalism: Community is Key
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Welcome to OurLA.org — The news and information website for Los Angeles
where everyone can be a reporter and exercise the right to free speech,
learn from ...
LA IMC 10th Anniversary - Technology Workshop
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Activists representing many progressive organizations and Independent Media
Centers across the nation met to discuss and share experiences organizing
aroun...
Candidate Statement appearing on the November 2008 General Election Sample Ballot read by up to 118,000 eligible voters:
Contact us: jplindblad (at) gmail.com mobile: (818) 785-2724 mailing address: Lindblad for Assembly 8211 Shadyglade Ave North Hollywood, CA 91605
Jack Lindblad, Candidate for California Assembly, 39th District - Green Party - Architect - Private Practitioner
I'm about advancing the Green Ten Key Values of a Green New Deal in the California Legislature, and in so doing, help manage multiple collapses, mitigate and adapt to ecological collapse's worst catastrophes, to revitalize watershed, to build a relocalized, bioregional, steady state economy - arising from the financial meltdown and 'Great Disruption'. Repudiating the failed, "business-as-usual" growth economy, whether in politics or my architecture practice, will lessen the likelihood of human extinction. Being a effective squeaky wheel in advocacies for health-care patient rights against Big Insurance, for local water reliance, successful in the Panorama City commercial area revitalization and in tipping the balance against the Mayor of Los Angeles thwarted solar power grab has prepared me to be my District's grassroots advocate in the State Legislature. I was the only Green Party Candidate running for State-wide Legislative Office in 2008 and by learning from what worked in my 2008 effort, the Lindblad Campaign is ramping up commensurate to win in 2010!
6 Degrees Warmer: Mass Extinction?Six Degrees Could Change The World 15 Degrees Warmer: Civilization Collapses4 Degrees Warmer: Great Cities Wash Away3 Degrees Warmer: Heat Wave Fatalities2 Degrees Warmer: Ocean Life in DangerCould Just One Degree Change the World? Mega Disasters: Oil Apocalypse Zeitgeist - The Movie The science is clear: global warming is happening faster than ever and humans are responsible. Global warming is caused by releasing what are called greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The most common greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. Many of the activities we do every day like turn the lights on, cook food, or heat or cool our homes rely on energy sources like coal and oil that emit carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases. This is a major problem because global warming destabilizes the delicate balance that makes life on this planet possible. Just a few degrees in temperature can completely change the world as we know it, and threaten the lives of millions of people around the world. But don't give up hope! Watch the 90 second animation here at 350.org. You can help stop global warming by taking action!
What does this 350 number even mean?
350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide--measured in "Parts Per Million" in our atmosphere. 350 PPM--it's the number humanity needs to get back to as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change.
By 2030 the United Nations estimates two-thirds of the world will lack access to clean drinking water. Tapped will illustrate the impact of the global water crisis on America and what we can do as individuals to enact change sooner rather than later. Tapped examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.
World’s Largest Laser Ready to Fire Up - The stockpile stewardship mission has been downplayed while the potential for an unlimited fusion-based energy source [without the radioactive contaminants associated with fission] has been touted. video - article
Dr. James Hansen: Leader of Climate Change Science for Wise Action
peak oil, community gardens, permaculture, human extinction, ecological collapse
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Worldwatch Institute: Creating millions of green jobs: Global financial markets face increasing pressures, but a report released in September 2008 shows that a new green economy is emerging, creating millions of jobs in the next decades that will help tackle climate change. Whether creating clean-burning fuels, installing solar water heaters, or improving the energy efficiency of homes and offices, new jobs will form a key part of the market for environmental products and services, which is expected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2020.
The landmark study, funded and commissioned by the UN Environment Programme under a joint Green Jobs Initiative with the International Labour Office, the International Trade Union Confederation, and the International Organization of Employers, was produced by the Worldwatch Institute, with technical assistance from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute.
Renewable Energy World: "The green economy is the mother of all economic opportunities," says Lois Quam, Head of Clean Technlogy and Renewable Energy Investments at Piper Jaffray. "This transition presents such a broad and diverse set of challenges for business, it's really remarkable to think about what needs to be done." (link)
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