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
Recenter, Strengthen, and Respond: A New Strategic Direction for Cool Davis
Cool Davis spent 2023 reflecting on the future and how we can be more effective in supporting our region and its communities. 2023 was a great year because of support from our partners, donors, and volunteers! We are energized to do more in 2024 and…
Green Finances Banking and Credit Cards: Aligning Your Money with Your Values
Looking to align your money with your values? Cool Davis is hosting two online “Green Your Finances” forums this winter, the first focusing on banking and credit cards, Wednesday, November 15 at 6pm PST online, as part of the Yolo Earth Day Pledge Challenge. Cathy…
Yolo Earth Day Pledger Wins Free Electric Moped, Appreciates Accountability
One of Cool Davis’s most exciting events this year, the electric moped giveaway, was the event on October 7, 2023, at the Davis Farmer’s Market! One lucky winner was chosen by Cool Davis board member Ken Kirsch from the “sorting hat” held by Sacramento Valley…
Share Your Vision! Join the Yolo County CAAP Conversation
Dec 8th 4 to 7pm Odd Fellows Lodge 415 2nd St. Davis
EVs@thePavilion Accelerates Local EV Adoption and Reduction in Climate Pollutants
October 1st this year was another successful National Drive Electric Week for the Davis community. Since 2017 Cool Davis, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association and SacEV have been bringing together the region’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) event featuring the most diverse collection of vehicles offered…
Community Voices: the Future of Housing & Climate Action with DCAN
A messge from Davis CAN: We’re counting down to the launch of our first public series, Community Voices: the Future of Housing & Climate Action on November 12th! We hope you will join us to share your perspective on the needs, challenges, opportunities and aspirations for addressing…
Chat with the Chief of Yolo County Office of Emergency Services
Join us for an hour long presentation and discussion with Kristin Weivoda, Chief of Emergency Services for the Yolo County Office of Emergency Services, on proactive measures to safeguard your home and family during extreme weather events. WHAT: Chat with the Chief of OES DATE:…
Welcome Cool Davis Campaign Coordinator Brandon Rueda
Cool Davis welcomes new Campaign Coordinator Brandon Rueda to our staff! Brandon has a wide range of experiences including production assistance with Lucas Film; onboarding with Grindstone Communications Solutions; public education, hazard mitigation planning, and grants research with the City of Woodland Fire Department; and…
Welcome SVCC Fellows to Cool Davis!
Cool Davis welcomes our second cohort of Sacramento Valley College Corps Fellows for the 2023-2024 year! Our UC Davis SVCC Fellows will be serving as Outreach Assistants engaging directly with community members at in-person and online events. After intensive training working closely with Campaign Managers…
The #1 Way to Reduce Air Travel Emissions? Reduce Air Travel!
How easy would it be for you to give up flying? Would you be willing to drive or even take a train to go across the country? Since flying is so common as a way to get places across our vast country (and world!), it’s…
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