AND Play a More Direct Role in Building a Resilient Community. Extreme heat events have been felt throughout the United States and the rest of the world during the month of July. In fact, July 2023 is set to be Earth’s hottest month ever recorded. Furthermore, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, shared his deep […]
Join us at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting to demand they reject Exxon’s pipeline project and protect our community, wildlife, and global climate. The ExxonBeGone coalition will have hazmat suits and a dirty pipeline/ props for a photo-op if you arrive early in Santa Maria. Please plan to arrive and park at […]
Last year we had a huge climate win—we passed the Inflation Reduction Act! The IRA contains critical funding to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat the climate crisis; however, this funding has been threatened and turned into a political bargaining chip in the upcoming Farm Bill. We must take action. Join this webinar […]
This webinar is part of Project Drawdown’s new monthly Drawdown Ignite webinar series. The Ignite series provides information and inspiration to guide your climate solutions journey. Join Dr. Kate Marvel, senior climate scientist at Project Drawdown, as she draws on her own experiences as a scientist and vocal advocate for climate solutions to explore […]
Join us for a preview screening of a documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Holly Becker, “Arresting Science.” The film follows a group of climate scientists protesting fossil fuel investment. The panel features climate activist Steven Starr from the film, climate scientist Peter Kalmus (via video), filmmaker Holly Becker and UCSB professor emerita Catherine Gautier. This event […]
An engaging and thought-provoking webinar featuring the eminent Herb Simmens, former Executive Director of the New Jersey State Planning Commission, and celebrating the launch of the second edition of his remarkable book, A Climate Vocabulary of the Future. Attendees and readers of this book will learn the importance of terms like: guilt per gallon, comfort […]
With both states and the federal government investing heavily in new hydrogen projects, hydrogen has re-emerged as a major topic of debate in climate, energy, and environmental justice circles. There are many unresolved questions about hydrogen, including the definition of green hydrogen, how to get hydrogen to where it is needed, and what its appropriate […]
Americans are changing their minds about climate change in a positive direction. While many Americans report pro-climate views and support several climate policies, national action on climate change remains a challenge. This presentation will cover U.S. public opinion about climate change, and the challenges and opportunities for communicating with the public to promote more engagement […]
We want to be able to continue our planet preserving work, so we need to remain healthy grandmothers - which is why this is on our calendar of events. The idea of putting your oxygen mask on before putting one on your child. "Women’s bodies are not an elective.” EmilyJacobs, PhD, UCSB neuroscientist, shares her […]
Don't settle for dirty politics: The Ventura County Board of Supervisors' new conservative majority has negotiated a backroom deal to weaken Ventura county's public health and climate laws. In 2020, encouraged by the public, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors passed several precedent-setting, climate protecting, and community forward policies, including: The first health and safety buffer zone in […]
Gather at the state Capitol in Sacramento on September 17th to demand that our leaders, President Biden and Gov. Newsom, stop permitting fossil fuels, make a plan to phase out oil and gas and declare a climate emergency. Biden continues to approve fossil fuel projects on federal lands, outpacing Trump's permits. The Newsom administration has […]
The United Nations is calling on world leaders to take real steps to lead us off fossil fuels to protect people and the planet. On September 20th in New York, the UN Climate Ambition Summit will gather world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels. Before that event, on September 17th, thousands of us will […]
