PEACE Club Hosts Lani Muelrath
UC Davis’ student group PEACE Club, People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty through Education, will be hosting a guest speaker, Lani Muelrath, and celebrating the Grand Opening for their Plant-Based Library on the UC Davis campus. Lani Muelrath, author of The Plant-Based Journey and The Mindful Vegan, will…
Tahini-Lemon Veggie Bowl Recipe
Welcome in Spring with this delicious seasonal veggie and rice bowl! This recipe focuses on asparagus but also incorporates other seasonal spring veggies such as carrots, snow peas, chives, and pea shoots. What makes this meal so awesome is that it’s also very versatile. Don’t…
Chickpea “Tuna” Recipe
When I was young, tuna sandwiches were my absolute favorite. Forget peanut butter and jelly or turkey – tuna was always my go to. I think it’s even accurate to say they were the only non-vegan food I missed after transitioning to an entirely plant-based…
Vegetable Coconut Curry with Rice Recipe
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 can Coconut Milk 2 Cup Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced 2 Cups Yam, peeled and diced 1 can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed 1 Cup English Peas (frozen or fresh) (or asparagus steamed and chopped into 1 inch sections) 1/4 Cup…
Clamless Chowder from Plant Punk Kitchen
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups Vegetable Stock + 1/4 Cup Vegetable Stock 1 Cup Celery, small dice 1/2 Cup Carrot, small dice 1 Cup Onion, small dice 2 Tablespoons Garlic, Minced 1 Bay Leaf Pinch of Salt (to taste) 1/2 Cup White Wine (or veg…
Federal solar tariffs not a disincentive for Davis
On Jan. 22, President Trump issued his long-awaited ruling on the penalties to be imposed on the world’s solar module manufacturers who sell their equipment into the U.S. market. Effective Feb. 7, there is a 30-percent solar import tariff for crystalline-silicon solar cells and modules….
Per Capita Davis: Seven big reasons for hope
I love getting knocked out of my bubble, where it sometimes seems to constantly rain bad news about the climate crisis that crowds out anything positive. There was a recent article in The Guardian, a news organization dedicated to “independent investigative journalism,” that brightened my…
Tax Changes and Your Choices for 2018
Recent tax policy changes have generated concerned for non-profits like Cool Davis. Keep in mind there are some silver linings ringing the recent changes: Numerous local donors are dedicated to our work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable and resilient solutions. We trust that…
Winter Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice (Vegan Recipe)
Enjoy this vegan recipe from Plant Punk Kitchen! Winter squash make for warm fall eating. Most squash ripen well after summer is over, and the butternut squash season is at its best between late autumn and winter. For more Consumption Cool Solutions, visit our Cool Solutions page. INGREDIENTS:…
Vegan Recipe – Broccoli Stuffed Pasta Shells
Check out this yummy vegan recipe with broccoli or other seasonal favorites from Plant Punk Kitchen! Serve with some nice warm crusty bread to sop up the tomato and “cheese” sauce. For more Consumption Cool Solutions, visit our Cool Solutions page.
Laundry Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Spending a little time thinking about how you wash and dry your clothes can have a big impact on your sustainable lifestyle. Combine your grandparents’ wisdom with some modern ingenuity and get some truly fantastic results.
Watermelon Poke Recipe (Serves 4)
Looking for a refreshing vegan recipe with the best fruits and vegetables of the season? Check out this recipe by Plant Punk Kitchen! This recipe is vegan, oil free, and gluten free. While macadamia nuts and soba (buckwheat) noodles are super high in protein, you could…
Hey Davis! Ready to Give Cool and Give Big May 4th?
BIG GOALS for Big Day of Giving — $20,000 Give Now to Cool Davis! Cool Davis is launching the next phase of our Cool Homes outreach efforts this fall! Volunteer leaders must be trained and program activities prepared for the fall. The BigDay of Giving…
State of the Climate: A Local View
Special Earth Day Edition April 21, 2017 Cross posted from the Davis Enterprise From page A5 By Chris Granger, Executive Director, Cool Davis According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association, an organization whose federal funding is currently at risk, the years 2014-2016 were the hottest on…
Real progress on local goals
April 21, 2017 By Robb Davis, Mayor of Davis Crossposted from the Davis Enterprise | From page A5 So how are we doing on our sustainability goals, Davis? Well, there has been a lot of progress since the City Council adopted the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan…
Greener Davis: Environmental conservation in five steps
By Jennifer Gilbert Crossposed from the Davis Enterprise From page A4 April 21, 2017 Five ways you can reduce waste 1. Choose to reuse: Look for reusable alternatives for single-use products. Use towel and cloth napkins instead of paper. Use washable containers instead of zippered plastic bags….
The Fabulous 14 R’s of Sustainability
April 21, 2017 By Kristina Miller As Earth Day approaches, it becomes increasingly important to spread awareness about our changing planet and how we as human beings can work together to preserve and protect it. The words “reduce, reuse, recycle,” otherwise known as the three…
March for Climate at the Capitol April 29
April 28, 2017 Residents from the Sacramento region will converge on our State Capitol in Sacramento this Saturday April 29th at 11am for a climate rally and march in solidarity with gatherings centered in Washington DC with sister marches exploding worldwide. We come together to show the…
Standing Rock Sioux and Dakota Access Pipeline: Environmental Impact Statement Letters
February 16, 2017 update The Army Corps, in obedience with Trump’s memo, have withdrawn the Notice of Intent regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). At the same time, they have granted all easements and permission for Energy Transfer Partners…
Gaggle of Raging Grannies Forming in Davis
February 20, 2017 Are you missing the thrill of the Women’s March, that sense of people standing together, determined, wide-awake, united by a common purpose? A new Davis group is forming that may recreate some of the same euphoria even as the members offer a…
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