September 24: An evening in honor of the Earth
The Cool Davis Initiative and The Village Homeowners Association are presenting An Evening in Honor of Planet Earth featuring readings by internationally-acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson and songs by local musicians. On Saturday, September 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., guests will sample home-made desserts and enjoy…
Cool Davis backs California Clean Cars Campaign
The Cool Davis Initiative is backing a state-wide campaign in support of improving Californian car emission standards that will help reduce air pollution, protect public health and tackle climate change. In November, 2011, the California Air Resources Board will vote on the California Car emissions…
Unitarian Church Green Sanctuary
The Unitarian Church in Davis has put its faith into practice on sustainability for many years – and is an active member of the Cool Davis initiative. In 2005, the UUCD embarked on the important and daunting task of becoming a Green Sanctuary: a church whose members truly live with “respect for the interdependent web of which we are a part.”
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Shar Katz and Caffe Italia
Find out how one Davis working mom is tackling food waste and climate change.
Water conservation tips
In today’s world where water is growing scarce, every flush and shower counts. With water becoming more precious and rates rising, everybody wins by conserving.
Day 4: Save $$$ energetically!
These are tips from Low Impact Week, which was held in February 2011 but can be done anytime! When it comes to energy, the first step before building new power plants or adding solar panels is always conservation. Today, we invite you to use less…
Low carbon travel
The single largest contributor to Davis carbon emissions is our driving. Today, we ask that you use your travel time to get healthier, save money, and enjoy the scenery, too.
Quick actions to green your diet
The average mouthful of food travels an estimated 1,500 miles to reach us, requiring a staggering amount of fossil fuel. Every time we eat food locally grown or produced, we reduce the need for these transportation costs.
Quick actions to cut the trash
These are tips from Low Impact Week, which was held in February 2011 but can be done anytime! On a per capita basis, Americans generate more waste than the rest of the world, about 4.6 pounds per person per day, partly because of wasteful and…
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“While they clashed on most points, both candidates said they supported electric vehicles. That's potentially good news for battery and automakers and charging infrastructure companies with a stake in U.S. market, including Tesla, Ford, General Motors, Panasonic and QuantumScape, which recently went public via SPAC. “
Biden and Trump agreed on at least one thing in debate: Support for electric vehicles
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Joe Biden said he plans to build 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the US. Trump said he supports electric vehicles, too.11 hours ago
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Deadline extended: One last chance to signup for our "Breathe Free with EVs" webinar tonight. @DavisCity, @SacEV, @ElectrifyAmerica, @DriveElecEvents #ndew2020
Driving on Sunshine Week - Electric Vehicle Webinar
Register Now Learn about electric vehicles through an overview presentation, expert panelists, and Q&A session! Cool Davis and the Davis Electric Vehi...
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Cool Davis likes to learn where you’re coming from and if we helped you move foward with your decision-making on electric vehicles, solar, and backup battery systems. If your roof is on the older side, this is for you, too! TAKE OUR SURVEY FOR COOL PRIZES!
As the weather gets cooler, consider what can be done to adapt now for extreme heat next year! Visit http://climatereadiness.info to revisit the resources shared in this year's 2020 Heat PSA campaign. @LGC_media @cap_climate
How can we unite our communities and policymakers for effective action on #climatesolutions? Tune in Friday 10/2 for #LetsTalkClimate w/ @ecoAmerica, @Climate4Health’s @rcrehr, @BlessedTomorrow’s Ani Fête Crews, and @pathtopostive’s @JenRobertsNC Register: https://bit.ly/3ciOfj6
Last chance to register for our Breathe Free with EVs webinar (set for 5:30pm 9/30)! Learn from experts and owners alike about electric vehicles. Rebates and grants for new and used! @cityofdavis @sacev @electrifyamerica #ndew2020 https://www.cooldavis.org/civicrm/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=140
