Breaking with Fear: Building Justice, Solidarity and Compassion in a Climate of Insecurity
Davis scholar-activist, Nick Buxton will discuss his recent book, The Secure and the Dispossessed: How the Military and Corporations are Shaping a Climate-Changed World during the first hour. During the second hour members of the audience will be encouraged to join a discussion of the…
Our Renewable Future
The Post Carbon Institute is located nearby in Santa Rosa, and the fellows there are wholeheartedly committed to leading “the transition to a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world.” All of them are serious about understanding what is happening to our planet with climate change…
Oil Trains: How to stay informed and be active
July 28, 2016 by Lynne Nittler Concerned about Oil Trains passing through Davis? Â Here are tips on ways to keep up-to-date on new developments. Â The latest move by Valero takes the issue of federal preemption to the Surface Transportation Board in Washington D.C. and includes…
Apartment Move-out Waste Reduction Program
Are you interested in helping out with the award-winning Davis Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program? Then mark your calendars for August 25-September 1! Every year the City of Davis Recycling Program teams up with apartment managers to encourage reuse of items and to reduce the amount…
Party Platforms Vastly DIfferent on Climate Change
It’s no surprise that the 2016 Republican and Democratic Party Platforms differ in their discussion of climate change and energy. In fact, they are near polar opposites, but does it really matter? As it turns out, a comprehensive analysis of the two party platforms shows…
The status of crude-by-rail projects in California
June 10, 2016 By Lynne Nittler Things are ever changing for the two proposed oil train rail spurs in northern California. It is critical that California residents stay informed and ready to participate at any moment as the process unfolds. A summary of recent developments…
Nike Reuse-a-Shoe Program
June 9, 2016 Should I donate my shoes or recycle them? Many organizations take shoe donations in which lightly worn athletic shoes are either re-sold or sent to communities or individuals. If your shoes still have life in them, by all means donate them to…
Earth & Eros: A Celebration in Words and Photographs
Lorraine Anderson, a former resident of Davis, will share a multimedia presentation of her new book, Earth and Eros: A Celebration in Words and Photographs. Over the last twelve years, Lorraine has gathered vivid sensual writing about people in relation to nature – short poems and…
Benicia hears oil train concerns from Davisites
Cross posted from the Davis Enterprise, April 6, 2016 By Lynne Nittler Davis was well-represented at the Benicia City Council hearing for the Valero Crude-by-Rail Project this Monday evening. Â Of the approximately 48 people who spoke, 12 came from Davis or Dixon, and another 6…
The Plant-Based Journey with Lani Muelrath
On April 10 Interfaith Meatless Monday invites the public to a talk by Lani Muelrath about her new book, The Plant-Based Journey.  She divides the journey into five basic steps to guide people making the transition to a diet of vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, fruits,…
Radical Hope with Fred Small
Radical Hope: an Evening of Songs and Conscience with Fred Small provides an uplifting note to inspire our own continuing climate justice work. Hear him Saturday, April 9 at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis.  Seating is limited. Online sign up is below.
Yolo Move-On joins Cool Davis
Yolo Move-On is a natural partner for Cool Davis. Their mission statement describes them as an active, local subset of the larger community of more than 8 million Americans from all walks of life who use the connective power of the internet and personal political…
Mutual Housing California: Transforming Lives and Building Community
Cool Davis welcomes Mutual Housing California, through its local affiliate Mutual Housing Yolo, as its latest coalition partner. For more than 25 years, the nonprofit organization, which provides housing for low wage workers and their families, has been “bridging the green divide” by bringing solar…
Final Oil train hearings in early February – Speak up now!
Every voice counts! The public is invited to both hearings! The California oil train sagas continue with an urgent next chapter for both the Valero Crude-by-Rail Project in Benicia and the Phillips 66 Rail Spur Extension Project in San Luis Obispo. Both cities will hold…
Save-the-Date: Climate Conference on March 5th at St. Jame
The 4th Annual Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice Conference features keynote speaker Joan Brown, a Franciscan Sister, recipient of the 2015 White House Champion of Change award, and Executive Director of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light. Our feisty speaker will share her experiences at…
Please sign on: West Coast Cities People’s Declaration: No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Just Transition Now
The following letter from Daphne Wysham in Portland, Oregon, invites individuals and organizations to sign on to a West Coast Cities People’s Declaration: No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Just Transition Now.   Scroll down to read this important Declaration.
Paris Climate Talks Articles Worth Reading
There’s a lot to read about the Paris Climate Talks, and it’s hard to navigate your way to the most significant articles. Here are a few worth reading on weather-related disasters, climate refugees, Naomi Klein’s take on silencing the most impacted by climate change and…
Nov. 29 Climate Vigil: Think Global, Act Local
Dear friends, What a beautiful evening! Â Thank you all for bringing your gifts and coming together to launch the Paris Climate Talks in such a grounded way at our Interfaith Prayer Vigil at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. Â How grateful I am for…
Interfaith Alliance introduces Meatless Monday
Yolo Interfaith Alliance for climate Justice has introduced Interfaith Meatless Monday to most of its 11 member congregations. Joining Meatless Monday is One Simple Thing we can do to address climate change. For the health of the planet, for our own health, to save water,…
Climate Vigil on Eve of Paris Talks
On November 29, the eve of the Paris Climate Talks, our prayers will join those of other citizens of the world in support of the actions of our world leaders to preserve the environment and our shared home. We’re running out of time. Now is…
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