Goin’ All-In with an All-Electric Home
My wife Susan and I recently completed a transition to an all-electric home. Those old enough to remember the “Live Better Electrically” campaigns of the late 1950’s may think this is folly. The Westinghouse “total electric homes” promoted from that era promised a “home where…
The Climate Review: Quotes and Inspiration (no. 2)
Welcome to the Cool Davis Climate Review, quotes and inspiration from a new-ish genre of books and videos … and more! Visit our Cool Solutions page for a list of climate documentaries in the Resources section at the bottom. Have a quote, summary, or link…
Submit Nominations for Environmental Recognition Awards by March 21
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 Award, may be presented for sustainability efforts that have made a…
Free Online Davis-Based Grief Ritual
Dr. Florie Wild invites you Sweet Humans to join her this Saturday to: Release grief to bring joy and creativity Feel deeper support and belonging Live your purpose without fear or judgment Find greater peace and meaning Florie will be using storytelling, music, and experiential…
Jenny Zhong: Family Environmental Advocate, Educator, Translator
Since I was in elementary school, I have been recognized as the official environmental advocate in my family. I complained about my dad buying more soccer shoes than he needed; I suggested my mom put fewer skin-care products on her online shopping cart; and I…
Long-time Cool Davis Volunteer Johan Verink Makes National News
In his unrelenting quest to ask difficult questions and convey the urgency of this moment, Johan Verink, longtime Cool Davis volunteer photographer — who hopes to capture the photo that changes the course of climate change — called CNN recently and asked this simple question:…
Jenny Zhong Sustainability Story: My Top Three Wishes
Growing up, I had many wishes. But if I had to pick the top three now, I would say that my first wish would be to skydive after college graduation. My second wish would be the health and happiness of all my loved ones. And…
The Climate Review: Quotes and Inspiration
Welcome to the first Cool Davis Climate Review, quotes and inspiration from a new-ish genre of books and videos … and more! Visit our Cool Solutions page for a list of climate documentaries in the Resources section at the bottom. A particular new favorite is…
COP26: Leadership Must Come from Below
When looking at Earth from outer space, astronauts often experience a transformative shift in awareness called the “overview effect.” They describe seeing a magnificent, swirling blue orb separated from infinite darkness by a thin silver line – our atmosphere. From this perspective, the fragility of…
Compassionate Community Action: Looking Inward to Find Our Common Courage
Cool Davis evolved just over 11 years ago as a volunteer-sparked effort, working with the City of Davis to respond to the climate crisis – well before many folks were calling it a crisis. News and mass media, not just scientists, are now behaving as…
Give Green. Shop Local. 2021.
Updated November 2021 This list of suggestions for a greener holiday was originally compiled by members of the 2011 Davis Climate Action Team and concerned citizens who still want to live more responsibly. It has been updated this year by one of our newest volunteers….
Join the COP26 Coalition to Fight for Climate Justice Globally, in Glasgow
Join the COP26 Coalition for two weeks of demonstrations, assemblies, strikes, and summits, anchored by a Global Day of Action for Climate Justice Saturday November 6, when decentralised mass mobilisations will occur across the world. Wherever you are in the world, now is the time…
Dia de los Muertos 2021 Event Information
On an annual basis, the Davis Cemetery District holds a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on their grounds. This celebration is one of the last Mesoamerican indigenous-influenced rituals, honoring mother earth and all ancestors. This celebration is part of an effort…
Governor Newsom Signs Climate Action Bills, Outlines Historic $15 Billion Package
SACRAMENTO – At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state history – tackling a wide array of climate impacts facing the…
New “Healthy Planet, Healthy You” Exhibit Part of Explorit Grand Re-Opening
Editor’s Note: Explorit’s Grand Re-Opening is scheduled for this weekend, October 2nd and 3rd. Reserve your entry day and time. Take the Healthy Planet, Healthy You QUIZ. Explorit Science Center is excited to announce our next exhibit, opening in October! “Healthy Planet, Healthy You” will…
Climate Demonstration Set for Sept 24
Join Fridays for Future local climate activists Friday, September 24, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the corner of 5th and B in Davis (northwest corner of Central Park) in a public demonstration in solidarity with the worldwide Youth Climate Strike being held the same day…
Pride Run and Upstander Carnival Set for Oct
Davis Pride Run for Equality The Davis Phoenix Coalition board of directors and the Davis Pride planning committee invites runners and walkers alike to help raise awareness about the ongoing efforts needed by communities to prevent hate-motivated crimes. Sunday, October 10, 2021 4:00 PMÂ Â 8:00 PM…
Seeds of Justice Series to Study Native Resistance and Resilience
September 26, October 10, Nov 1
Weave Your Braid: Ecology and Mental Health
We are all weavers. Ecology and mental health both depend on this weave. They are integrated systems. The challenge comes when as humans we make a choice to mute or diminish our response-ability. When this muting becomes a habit, we choose compensatory behaviors. These behaviors…
Tuleyome Tales: Visit the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Located in California’s Central Valley, the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex is made up of six individual National Wildlife Refuges including Sacramento, Colusa, Delevan, Butte Sink, Sutter and a long stretch of the Sacramento River from Red Bluff south to Princeton. The complex adds up…
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