Classic Central Davis Home Becomes a (Solar) Energy Producer
Nancy Bramberg and Richard Curley live in a neat 1950s vintage home on a quiet street in Central Davis. They’re well settled to our community and didn’t need to make any big changes to continue their idyllic Davis life. But, in 2017, Nancy and Richard…
Graywater as Climate Change Remediation: Healthy Trees and More
Some basic graywater system benefits include groundwater recharge, reduced water usage, reduced discharge into wastewater treatment plants, and increased awareness of the value of water resources. But how does graywater connect to climate change? Climate change will exacerbate “heat islands” in cities where dark asphalt…
Environmental update: If it’s time to move, remember to recycle
It’s August, and for many people in Davis, that means it’s time to move! When moving, people typically try to downsize and get rid of items that are no longer wanted or needed, which can generate a lot of waste. To make it easier to…
VCE adds solar customers, dividends
The Valley Clean Energy board of directors a pair of decisions in June to fulfill two promises to its customers. The board voted unanimously to begin including Net Energy Metered solar customers in VCE service starting in January 2020, and additionally voted to launch a…
Peter Wagner, Cyclist Extraordinaire, Prepares for Zombie Mode
Davis icon and resident of 25 years, Peter Wagner, plans to make an appearance at the city’s first ever Zombie Bike Parade on the morning of October 20th at Central Park. This event put on by The Davis Odd Fellows and The Bike Campaign is…
Solar panels at Davis Community, and other churches, providing lots of electricity
A recently installed array of solar panels on the roof at Davis Community Church is now providing about three-quarters of the electricity used by the congregation, which has a one-block campus across the street from Central Park in downtown Davis. Several other local congregations are…
EV Pop-Up at Davis Farmers Market August 17
Davis Farmers Market Saturday August 17
Why I Ride: A conversation with Clark Fitzgerald
Clark Fitzgerald first started riding a bike on a consistent basis in 2007. He came back from Afghanistan, where he had been deployed as a member of the military, and took some time off for about a year, riding his bike on frequent one-week trips….
Tomato Tart Recipe
Nothing says summer like actually great tasting tomatoes. This recipe features ripe tomatoes on top of flavorful smoked mozzarella, fresh cut basil, and roasted garlic spread. This tart will be the most flavorful dish on the table and happens to be entirely plant-based! I promise…
Count Electric Vehicles on Independence Day
Help Plug In America count electric vehicles (EVs) from coast to coast on Independence Day 2019 Celebrate your freedom from oil this Independence Day! Plug In America is organizing the first annual Independence Day EV Count. Inspired by the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, we…
Extreme Heat Resources from Yolo County
Yolo County officials urge all county residents to take measures to protect themselves accordingly during the summer heat. Vulnerable populations include individuals over 65 years of age, children under 4 years of age, those who work outdoors, people who are overweight and those who are…
Climate Impacts and Basics Pages Unveiled on Cool Davis Website
The work of several Cool Davis interns, expert reviewers and contributors, and dedicated staff has finally culminated in the posting of two new Cool Davis web pages. The Climate Change Impacts page, easily accessible from the home page, summarizes global and regional impacts down to…
Environmental update: Protecting our urban forest
There are many environmental and direct and indirect social benefits of urban trees, including cooler temperatures, cleaner air and water, reduced energy consumption, carbon sequestration, higher property values, increased business revenue, safer streets, heightened academic performance, and healthier and happier people. Recognizing the benefits of…
Cool May, hot June: Taking stock of weird weather
During the last two weeks of May, we were more than 13 degrees below our average high for the date. One day barely reached 58 degrees, when our average was 82! Nighttime lows were significantly below average, and well below the temperatures preferred by the…
District 3 Coalition for the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal is a resolution introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early February of 2019. The primary sponsors are Senator Ed Markley, D-MA, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY. Currently there are 12 co-sponsors in the Senate and 91…
Green New Deal Town Hall Draws Regional, Cross-Sectional Energy
More than 120 gathered May 25 for a town hall style meeting from a collection of environmental, social justice, and labor organizations — under the umbrella of the District 3 Coalition for the Green New Deal — to discuss local action to further federal Green…
Regional Environmental Poll Finds Vast Majority Wants Stepped Up Action
A website dedicated to the second round of the Regional Attitudes Poll published May 2019 proclaims that in the Capital Region, the “residents have spoken: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the natural places we treasure are some of the things we value…
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe
Bean pasta is one of my favorite food innovations. The comfort of pasta, but the nutrition of beans! One serving of lentil pasta has 14 grams of protein and 8% of your Daily Value for iron. It is also a great option for those who…
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Not in recent memory has such a diverse group gathered in such jubilation at Davis Community Chambers solely to celebrate and honor local passion — both past and present — for building a sustainable community. The room was filled with excitement, pride, and hope; enthusiastic…
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