Success on Big Day of Giving! You Are the Hope!
On the Big Day of Giving over 170 donors joined our match fund donors in reaching a total of over $36,000 in funds raised for Cool Davis programs. But they didn’t stop there and by the end of the weekend Cool Davis met its Big…
Building a Drought Adapted Community
Wed March 16 Online 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Increasing Energy Bills Causing Concern in Our Community
Did your energy bill skyrocket last month? Energy bills have gone up and customers are noticing! If you want to understand what’s going on, the first step is to understand that most energy bills in our area reflect two energy sources: natural gas and electricity….
Keep on Charging! Electric Vehicles #1 Action for National Drive Electric Week 2021
The number one action needed to tackle the State of California’s greenhouse gas emissions is the electrification of transportation. Hands down, fossil fuel vehicles are the greatest source of emissions – and that number continues to grow. This is why electric vehicle (EV) adoption is…
How to Decarbonize the Grid and Our Homes
The 26th international Conference of the Parties (COP26) being held in Glasgow, Scotland, is being touted as we go to press as our last, best chance for the biggest polluters to make good. Our early winter newsletter features correspondence from local community members on site…
Want to Take on Climate Change ? Cool Davis Is Hiring!
Cool Davis is currently seeking candidates with a background in community organizing to work with households at neighborhood level, including homeowners and rental households in single and multi-family homes. Two paid staff positions will be filled first with the best candidates for either position or…
Support Davis Farm to School Programs at the Virtual Village Feast
Come to the Virtual Village Feast, Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 1-2:30pm, benefiting Davis Farm to School and Les Les Dames d’Escoffier Sacramento Chapter. Registration is free! The Davis Village Feast celebrates the Sacramento-region Farm to Fork season where we gather to enjoy and honor…
Neighborhood Resilience Strategies: Cool Davis Coalition Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday August 18 4:30pm online
Big Day of Giving 2021 Surpasses Goal
We are so grateful to our Big Day of Giving Donors! Cool Davis set a lofty goal of $30,000 for Big Day of Giving and still exceeded that goal with an amazing response from our community! Thank you to match fund donors for providing us…
CAAP Meeting on Equity and Inclusion Highlights Ways to Center Equity
The City of Davis Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Community Equity and Inclusion workshop, held May 27, 2021, drew over 60 engaged participants including community stakeholders, the City of Davis CAAP team, Cool Davis staff, board, and Coalition members, and panelists who related their personal…
PART I: 2020 Article Series ‘Looking Back, Looking Forward’
Recognizing the climate science, recommiting to action On June 10, 2010, the City of Davis adopted its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, laying out goals and actions for our community to become carbon neutral by 2050. At that time, there were few jurisdictions in…
Thank You, Davis! You’re Amazing!
Cool Davis is amazed and awed by the generosity of those who donated this past Big Day of Giving, Thursday, May 7. The giving from to our match fund, as well as online and offline gifts kept arriving over the course of the week, with…
Join the Zoom-a-thon: Cool Davis on Big Day of Giving 2020
Zoom-a-thon all day May 7th
From Cool Davis Director and Staff: Corona Virus and Community Resilience
We here at Cool Davis are working to adapt and respond to the challenges due to COVID-19 and our shelter-in-place directive. We are well, working from home, and meeting regularly online. We are continuing to work at the service of our community as we have…
The Future is Now! Act Local and Give to Cool Davis
GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 3 … ALL DAY!
eBike Pop Up This Saturday at Farmer’s Market
Saturday May 18 at Davis Farmers Market
Act Up! Give Thanks!
As smoke from the Camp Fire hangs upon our community, many Cool Davis donors and volunteers are watching in anguish at the impacts of the fire on our neighbors to the north. As we contemplate the days ahead, each of us must do whatever we…
Tax Changes and Your Choices for 2018
Recent tax policy changes have generated concerned for non-profits like Cool Davis. Keep in mind there are some silver linings ringing the recent changes: Numerous local donors are dedicated to our work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable and resilient solutions. We trust that…
Revitalizing Downtown Davis for Sustainability
May 23, 2017 Dan Zack, former Downtown Development Coordinator for Redwood City, will share his experiences on Thursday May 25th at 7pm (RSVP Now!) in the City Council Chambers as part of the Davis Futures Forum series. Dan will describe the brick-and-mortar realization of a community vision…
Big Day of Success! Cool Davis builds fund for household action!
May 8, 2017 Thank you, Davis! Because of you Cool Davis had a very successful day on Big Day of Giving! We raised $17,732 which got us close to our goal of $20,000. Cool Davis also added a number of new donors to our circle…
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"Land-based runoff is the top source of oil to the sea and up to 20 times higher than it was 20 years ago, according to a new report of North American waters from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The runoff flows from cities, highways and vehicles to rivers and the ocean." No oil flowing from ... #eletricvehicles #ndew2022
Most Oil in the Sea Comes from Runoff on Land
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Runoff from cities, cars and highways is the main source of oil in the ocean, while oil spills are the third largest contributor, finds a National Academies "Oil in the Sea" report. UC Davis' Oiled Wi...@CARB recently voted to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters beginning 2030. Homes would be required to install zero-emissions alternatives, like electric heaters. @cityofdavis #davisca www.npr.org/2022/09/23/1124511549/california-plans-to-phase-out-new-gas-heaters-by-2030
California plans to phase out new gas heaters by 2030
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The California Air Resources Board approved a plan to phase out sales of new gas furnaces and water heaters in the state by 2030.TWITTER FEED
"Land-based runoff is the top source of oil to the sea ... according to a new report. ... The runoff flows from cities, highways and vehicles to rivers and the ocean." No oil flowing from ... #eletricvehicles #ndew2022
Most Oil in the Sea Comes from Runoff on Land
Runoff from cities, cars and highways is the main source of oil in the ocean, while oil spills are the third ...
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Rise and shine #davisca! Roll over to our annual electric vehicle extravaganza 11am Central Park Davis! Scores of EVs and their owners, electric trucks and motorcycles, #fordlightning #rivianr1t #ZeroDSRX #FordMustangMachE @VCleanEnergy #ebikes #NDEW2022
EVs@thePavilion Coming Sunday Sept 25 - Cool Davis
Sunday Sept 25 11am to 2pm Davis Central Park
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