David Henry Breaux Rest in Peace
The photo below, used for our Green Finances category on our pledge webpage, was posted before the tragic death and murder of David Henry Breaux on April 27, 2023. The photo was taken at the People’s Climate March in New York City in 2014, and…
Support the Ujamaa Farmer Collective in Yolo County
The main function and purpose of Ujamaa Farmer Collective is to provide affordable and secured access to land for existing land-ready, independently managed BIPOC farm businesses that layers in cooperative economics to encourage collaboration amongst farmers. Long-term and affordable leasing opportunities, ranging from ½ acre…
Davis Raging Grannies Recruiting New Members
The Raging Grannies of Davis, a group of local progressive activists who perform parody songs and street theatre in the community, is currently recruiting new members. “During the height of the pandemic our members took a hiatus from performing but have recently resumed rehearsing and…
April Climate Movie Circle: One Earth Young Filmmakers 10 Best
Sunday April 23 1:30-4:00 PM Stephens-Davis Library
N Street Park Goes Green and Climate Ready
By Wyatt Garrett, Cecilia Walsh, Torin Dunnavant, and Emily Griswold This past weekend, Tree Davis and the Davis Manor Neighborhood Council co-hosted two volunteer work days at N Street Park, with over 75 community members coming out to get their hands dirty. Under expert guidance…
Banking on our Future March in Davis
On Tuesday, March 21, over 100 actions by Third Act members all across the nation demonstrated the need to curb climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and dumping banks that support fossil fuel infrastructure. The matter is urgent as already our weather…
Slow but Steady: The Transition to an All-Electric Home
Monica Parisi is making big changes to her East Davis home that promise benefits to her and the environment. First things first: so, in 2015 she installed solar panels, which set a strong foundation for an all-electric home. Rooftop solar gives Monica access to inexpensive…
2023 Environmental Recognition Awards Nominations Sought
Nomination form: Environmental Recognition Award Nomination (PDF). Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Each year the City of Davis recognizes community contributions to Davis’ environmental quality of life in three categories: individual/group, a business, and non-profit organization, agency or school. Additionally, a special category, the Environmental Legacy…
Per Capita: Jonathan, Jane and Julia
Whether it’s reading it or writing it, this column can be depressing. The climate crisis is real. Describing or reading about the consequences of not addressing it with sufficient policies, actions, or urgency can paint a dark picture. It’s important to know the scope of…
Local Activists Host Local March for Global Climate Strike
Friday, March 3rd at E14th and B Street, Davis at NOON
Climate Review No. 7
Remember to get your books from local and/or independent booksellers or request/borrow from our local Yolo County library! Shop Small! Recommended by Brittney Nial Ecosia.org search engine. They use the profit they make from searches to plant trees. Get the free browser extension and plant…
Journey into the Field with Ecology Film Festival
A message from Emily Longman: Dear Eco-Socialities, Please join us for an Ecology Film Festival on Wednesday February 1st at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center Theatre. We will be premiering twelve short 4-minute films produced by graduate students at University of California, Davis. These films…
Thank You to Our Generous Supporters
Dear Supporters, Every year we ask for financial support from many people, organizations, and sectors, and every year, we continue to be awed by the response of steady donations, grants, and in-kind services. These contributions ensure that Cool Davis can share information and conduct thousands…
Climate Review No. 6
Remember to get your books from local and/or independent booksellers or request/borrow from our local Yolo County library! Shop Small! New Year’s Poetry Recommendations from Audre Hill This list of poems from Poetry.org features some favorites (in bold). Enjoy! ~Audre “The New Year” by Carrie Williams Clifford…
CARB Approves New Climate Plan to Achieve 2045 Carbon Neutrality
At its December 15 Board meeting, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan to achieve California’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045. While the Board has approved three previous plans to achieve incremental greenhouse gas reduction…
Sac Water Re-use Required Soon for Large Commercial
The Sacramento City Council this week adopted requirements for some new buildings to install systems that would reuse water for irrigation and other non-potable purposes. The changes require new commercial buildings of 10,000 square feet or more to install systems that reuse graywater for outdoor irrigation. Graywater…
Soup, Art Galleries, and Class Differences
At the end of October, protestors walked into the National Gallery in London and threw soup at Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” before gluing their hands to the museum wall. These people were part of the protest group Just Stop Oil, a coalition of groups working to…
December Climate Movie Circle: “The Invisible Hand” (online)
Several dates in December – Online (links shared after registration)
Love Letters to the Planet: Fifty Years of Making Art
ART + EDUCATION No. 8 Love Letters to the Planet: Fifty Years of Making Art Ann Savageau Sunday December 4, 2022 4:30 pm 5:30 pm PST REGISTER Ann Savageau is an environmental artist, activist, poet, educator and designer who creates mixed-media sculpture and installations. She will…
Climate Review No. 5
Contributed by Ann E Savageau “Finding the Mother Tree,” book by Suzanne Simard. “Super/Natural,” TV series about inter-species co-operation. The poetry of Jack Gilbert and a short piece about his life that includes a few of his best poems. Gather in Poems: A Special Reading…
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