Theological Ethicist Reveals Climate Action Blueprint
Davis Interfaith Alliance Fifth Annual Climate Conference March 29, 2017 By Jim Schaal “Humankind hovers on a precipice. Climate change is a threat to human life on earth, yet it will not be suffered equally among us.” Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, a distinguished theological ethicist whose…
Meet the Valve Turners: A Moral Response to Climate Catastrophe
When: Thursday, February 9, 2017, 7 pm Where: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Great Hall, 2620 Capitol, Sacramento Cost: Free; we will pass the hat to help with the Valve Turners’ legal fund Sponsor: 350 Sacramento Information: www.350sacramento.org; info@350sacramento.org RSVP: www.350sacramento.org; please RSVP so we know how…
Davis residents push for enviro protections in a Trump administration
Crossposted from the Davis Enterprise, January 11, 2017 By Felicia Alvarez It’s been nine weeks since the presidential election, and Davisites are still riding a wave of activist momentum that has attracted hundreds to a call for action. On Sunday, more than 150 residents gathered to…
Per Capita Davis: One step forward, two steps back?
Crossposted from the Davis Enterprise December 21, 2016 By John Mott-Smith I typically use the last column of the year to sum up progress, or the lack of it, in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. This year there’s so much to say, perhaps summed up as “elections…
Shop Like It Matters: Give Green, Shop Local This Holiday Season
December 2, 2016 Every year we’re faced with the choice of letting the holidays stress us out with a frenzied dash to make that list and check it twice or to allow the season to be a source of joy and inspiration. Most of us…
Our Children Fight for Right to a Stable Climate System
November 30, 2016 By Mike Kluk Regardless of political persuasion, if you accept the overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is real and is caused by human activity, these are unsettling times. The new administration cavalierly dismisses climate change as a Chinese hoax and has threatened…
Jeff T Fills Pool with Rain After the Skies Clear
Nov 30, 2016 A quick Cool Story for you swimming pool fans: Here in Davis, swimming pools are super refreshing in the heat of summer. But the evaporation can amount to a lot of water. While we’re receiving nearly an average year’s worth of rainfall…
Gratitude, Cool Davis Style
November 22, 2016 By Leslie Crenna Every Thanksgiving season my family circles (there are a few) join hands over a beautiful meal and express what makes us feel grateful. Usually it has something to do with each other. I have been Communications Coordinator with Cool…
Report from Richmond on Soil Not Oil Conference
by Scott Ragsdale, September 26, 2016 The second Soil Not Oil International Environmental Conference, held at the Richmond Memorial Convention Center at Civic Center Plaza, this past August 5th and 6th, 2016, promoted in simplest terms the idea that we can mitigate climate change and…
Per Capita Davis: Let the sun shine on our solar panels
By John Mott-Smith Cross Posted from the Davis Enterprise From page A10 | July 06, 2016 Each year I try to assemble data from each of the cities, and Yolo County, on the number of solar photovoltaic systems installed on homes and businesses. The quality of record-keeping varies…
Climate Solutions Award: UC Davis Aggie Reuse Store
By Ann Savageau Cool Davis is pleased to recognize the UCD Aggie Reuse Store with a Climate Solutions Award in the Consumption Category. In 2012, after two years of extensive groundwork and help from faculty mentor Prof. Ann Savageau, UC Davis graduate students Carol Shu…
Mike Hart, Eco Hero
By Anya McCann Cool Davis has selected Davis resident Mike G. Hart, CEO of Sierra Energy, as the recipient of a 2016 Eco Hero Award focused on reducing consumption and waste. Hart is an innovator, actively seeking ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on…
Parvaneh Keivanfar and Alex Gray Share Eco Hero Award
By Martha Quenon Meet Parvaneh of Butterfly Vegan Bakery and Alex Gray of Bicycle Barista who are partnered for a Cool Davis Eco Hero Award in the Consumption category. Parvaneh and Alex are also partnered personally through marriage and help in each other in both…
Climate Solutions Award: Mutual Housing Yolo
By Ann Savageau According to Executive Director Rachel Iskow of Mutual Housing California, her organization combined forces with Mutual Housing Yolo in 2008 to improve housing for lower income families in Yolo County. As a local non-profit, Mutual Housing Yolo’s primary goal is to revitalize…
Davis Bicycles! On the Move
By Keli Rutan-Jorgensen Congratulations to Davis Bicycles! the winner of the Cool Davis Climate Solutions Transportation Award for 2016. About 10 years ago, a small group of like-minded residents got together to address a local issue. Bike riding as a mode of transportation had dropped…
Steve Wheeler: At the Forefront of the Sustainable Communities Movement
By Richard Bourne “I think Davis has the potential to lead the world in a better direction, onto a sustainable path with a stronger sense of community,” notes Cool Davis 2016 Eco Hero Steve Wheeler. Now a full professor in UCD’s Department of Human Ecology,…
Parolek Offers Innovative Downtown Zoning
April 11, 2016 by Judy Corbett Daniel Parolek will speak as part of the Davis Futures Forum’s speaker series Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Davis Council Chambers at 3:30pm and Davis Community Church at 7:00pm.
Per Capita Davis: Progress being made under the radar
This article has been reproduced from the Davis Enterprise published March 2, 2016 By John Mott-Smith The Paris climate talks created enthusiasm and hope that the world is moving away from fossil fuels and toward renewables. The U.S. commitment to this goal leans heavily on…
Eco hero and climate solution awards 2016
Cool Davis gives annual awards to individuals, businesses and groups in Davis for their actions and achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, April 20 in a ceremony at 5:15pm inside the US Bicycling Hall of Fame followed by…
Shop Green and Local
December 2015 Gift Ideas List: Give Green, Shop local. Grow our economy. Shrink our carbon footprint. Members of the Davis Climate Action Team, concerned citizens and Cool Davis created a list of suggestions for a greener holiday celebration. Get two for one this holiday season….
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