Earth Month Goings On 2024
Earth Month Goings On April 2024
Standing Together and Sharing the Future
Editor’s note: Thank you to NJ Mvondo and Robin Datel, Yolo County Climate Action Commissioners, for collaborating on this article and working with Cool Davis towards a climate resilient region where everyone has equitable access to resources for sustainable, healthy lives. As members of the…
Stand Together on Big Day of Giving May 2
Big Day of Giving is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year. It’s also a time to celebrate our partnerships and collaboration with other non-profits in our region. Â We hope you’ll go all out to support Cool Davis, our programs, Coalition activities, working…
Free Virtual Screening: “Carbon: The Unauthorized Biography”
Cool Davis has partnered with the One Earth Film Festival based in Chicago to offer free tickets to our community to a global online screening and discussion program of “Carbon: The Unauthorized Biography” Tuesday, April 23 starting at 4pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) (6pm Central…
Yolo Earth Day Pledgers Make Good Progress, Not Finished Yet
Jessie pledged to … Encourage 1x month at least 1 person to ride a bike, bus, or walk Reduce air travel emissions Pre-cool my home during summer to avoid peak usage and rates Eat a meatless meal 3x per week Connect with community members about…
Coping with Climate Anxiety through Action
By Patricia M. Moore, M.A., re-published with permission, see original post on the 350 Sacramento website. Part 2: Coping with Climate Anxiety through Action In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how more than two-thirds of people in the United States are anxious about climate change. We also…
Arbor Day Tree Planting and Festival Hosted by Tree Davis
What does it take to make sure that trees thrive in Davis? Tree lovers of all ages are encouraged to join the City of Davis, Tree Davis, the Davis Manor Neighborhood Association and Creative Action Team for an Arbor Day Tree Planting and Festival on…
New Used EV Rebate Higher for Lower-Income Households
With spring blossoms peeking through, exciting incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) are now available, including a new rebate for up to $4,000 from PG&E for used EVs. Driving an EV is now more affordable with the new Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate program. An owner may…
Popular ‘Focus on Investing’ Event Yields Positive Results
Brittney Nial is a third year Communications major at UC Davis and one of our two interns for Fall 2023. In the winter of last year, she decided she wanted to volunteer for something that mattered to her and found Cool Davis. Brittney is grateful…
Portable Backup Batteries Power Essentials During Climate Change Driven Storms
By Michael Kluk and Leslie Crenna Portable, solar-powered batteries can provide a measure of safety and resilience in the event the power grid goes down and they’re a great way to avoid polluting, fossil-fuel powered generators. These batteries eliminate messy liquid fuel, relying instead on…
Nominations Sought for 2024 Environmental Awards
The City of Davis is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Environmental Recognition Awards with a deadline of March 20, 2024. Nominations will be reviewed by the City’s Natural Resources Commission. Those selected will then be recommended to the City Council for a ceremonial…
From Climate Anxiety to Climate Action
By Patricia M. Moore, M.A., re-published with permission, see original post on the 350Â Sacramento website. Part 1: Understanding Climate Anxiety Climate anxiety is shaping the life experience of young people in the United States and around the world. In this three-part article, we will unpack…
Green Your Finances: Expert Panel to Focus on Investing
Wed Feb 21 6pm to 8pm Online
Happy New Year! Thank you to all our donors, partners, and volunteers!
2023 has been an amazing year So many people have contributed to our success in returning our programs to the community and practicing with new hybrid tools to reach more and more people where they live! As we launch our new strategic vision and mission…
CAAP Workshop: Exciting Night Steeped in Discussion, Concerns, and Appreciation
By Brittney Nial and Brandon Rueda County level climate emergency In 2020, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors declared a climate emergency in response to higher temperatures, more frequent wildfires, floods, and drought. They acknowledged that the COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated social and economic disparities…
Youth Art Contest for the Yolo County CAAP Awareness Calendar
Yolo County’s Sustainability Team needs your help to create our 2024 Back to School Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Awareness calendar! Applicants must be Yolo County residents and a student in grades K-12. Good news! The deadline has been extended! The competition closes January…
Your Bank Account Could Be the Biggest Part of Your Carbon Footprint
“If you put your money into a bank account, it doesn’t just sit there. It helps the bank lend money out to someone else.” Depending on who that someone is, “Your bank account could be the biggest part of your carbon footprint,” says Cathy Becker,…
Embracing Indigenous Wisdom to Build More Resilient and Adapted Communities
Cool Davis board member Lisa A. Baker recently co-published an article in the Journal of Housing & Community Development titled “Embracing Indigenous Wisdom to Build More Resilient and Adapated Communities.” Peruse some key excerpts below then follow the link at the end to read the…
Annual Partner Meeting: Strengthen & Respond!
Dec 4th 5-7pm US Bicycle Hall of Fame
A Freeway Teach-In: Davis Futures Forum on the Future of the I-80 Corridor
Dec 7 at 7pm Davis Community Church
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Cool Davis is hoping all our friends living in Rancho Yolo remain well! This is a reminder of our fragile grid and the need to look after each other during heat emergencies. Hurray that the City of Davis City now has Social Services staff to join City of Davis Fire Department to assist when a vulnerable neighborhood's power goes down.
For other down neighborhoods - remember to check on your neighbors! If your power is still on consider ways to reduce your energy use pre-cool , cover windows, delay appliance use, double up with neighbors in a cool location - cooling center (see City post for cooling center info), movie theater etc to reduce loads. After the emergency, move forward on your plans for how you will reduce and manage energy use in the future. We have to stand together to adapt to new climate challenges. Cool Davis and our many partners are here to help.
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