Taking bulk seriously: To combat plastic wrappings, local businesses such as the Davis Food Co-op and The Davis Refillery sell goods in bulk and allow customers to re-use or bring their own containers -- resulting in tons more goods with much less plastic. The Co-op is a longtime Cool Davis partner and supporter. -- by Dylan Ehlers and Dylan Jayalath READ MORE
Despite the growing global crisis, we sometimes struggle to talk about it with family and friends. Successful climate communication requires courage and strategies says Katherine Hayhoe in her book “Saving Us."
The bill that would have divested CalSTRS and CalPERS made its way through three CA senate committees. While the story of SB1173 did not end the way activists hoped, the next session could yield results.
Davis Picks It Up is a new group that helps prevent marine trash, connects like-minded individuals, and gets you out in your community. Volunteers are recognizable by their blue vests, big smiles, and colorful litter grabbers!
Outlet Splitters and the State of Charging in Davis
Installing a home EV charger can be expensive. Save money by using existing 240v plugs and a splitter! If you can't charge at home, make the best use of charging stations around town.
Climate Change "No Greater Threat" Says Barack Obama
Reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court June 30, 2022 ruling that limits the federal government’s authority to issue regulations to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants.
The supply of tampons has been unstable. So what can you do? A great option, as an alternative to other period products or as a supplement, is the menstrual cup.
Sunday July 17th, 2022, from 10am to 2pm is time to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day! The Bike Campaign invites everyone to ride the entire Davis Bike Loop (12 mi) then gather for the afterparty ice cream.
Weeknight, late night food recovery in Central Park
The Davis Night Market recovers food that would otherwise go to waste from Davis restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores, and makes it available for anyone in need. Come to Davis Central Park to find out how you can help. Experience the market through the eyes of our Communications Manager.
One step forward, five steps backlash: John Mott Smith
Unfortunately, when it comes time to pay the bill for this willful negligence all of us will pay. This one step forward followed by five steps backlash is a lethal cycle. I wish those so focused on “woke” would wake up.
Utility Bill Assistance Programs! Rebates, Tax Credits, and Grants
ACT NOW! Check out new and renewed incentives for woodstove replacement and clean energy homes! Utility bill assistance and income-eligible no-cost solar! EV incentives still in place. Tax credits for solar and backup batteries still at 26%!
Visit Valley Clean Energy to Opt Up and get 100% renewable energy, whether you have rooftop solar or not. All Valley Clean Energy customers are eligible to participate.
AquaHawk is a City of Davis customer water use portal included with your water service. You can use AquaHawk to monitor your hourly water usage and set and receive usage alerts.
Cool Davis gladly accept donations of used cars! What a great way to dump your dirty internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE) and get yourself into a clean electric vehicle. Cool Davis uses the proceeds to support our electric vehicle education and active transportation programs.
