Paris Climate Talks Articles Worth Reading
There’s a lot to read about the Paris Climate Talks, and it’s hard to navigate your way to the most significant articles. Here are a few worth reading on weather-related disasters, climate refugees, Naomi Klein’s take on silencing the most impacted by climate change and…
Nov. 29 Climate Vigil: Think Global, Act Local
Dear friends, What a beautiful evening! Â Thank you all for bringing your gifts and coming together to launch the Paris Climate Talks in such a grounded way at our Interfaith Prayer Vigil at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. Â How grateful I am for…
Give Cool on Giving Tuesday
This year, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Cool Davis, many of our partners and other local non-profits are participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. We invite you to join the movement and to help get out the give this December 1. •…
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….
Interfaith Alliance introduces Meatless Monday
Yolo Interfaith Alliance for climate Justice has introduced Interfaith Meatless Monday to most of its 11 member congregations. Joining Meatless Monday is One Simple Thing we can do to address climate change. For the health of the planet, for our own health, to save water,…
Praying and transformation in a time of Climate Change
The 40,000 world leaders from 190 countries are gathered in Paris to reach an agreement to curb carbon emissions and to find ways to support vulnerable countries and communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change that are happening right now. Our prayers are…
Helpful Resources for the Paris Climate Talks
The Paris Climate Talks make people all around the globe stop and think about this earth – our one home – and our relationship to it. Clearly we are out of sync, and our use, and sometimes abuse, of the planet is causing serious repercussions…
Climate Vigil on Eve of Paris Talks
On November 29, the eve of the Paris Climate Talks, our prayers will join those of other citizens of the world in support of the actions of our world leaders to preserve the environment and our shared home. We’re running out of time. Now is…
Learn to Install a Laundry Greywater System
Ever wonder where all that water goes once you’re done with it? Your shower, the kitchen sink, the bathroom. The answer is simple: the wastewater treatment plant located northeast of town just past the landfill.
Concerned about your carbon footprint?
By Jim Cramer Consider calling EcoAssistant! EcoAssistant was created in 2014 to help Davis families attain sustainable lifestyles. The four partners – Leslie Crenna, Scott Ragsdale, Keli Rutan-Jorgensen, and Chrissy Backman – frequently encounter residents who want to be good stewards of the environment but…
This Changes Everything to show in Davis
Cool Davis is proud to announce a community screening of This Changes Everything, the groundbreaking new film by Naomi Klein that asks the question, What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? The inspiring film…
Governor Brown Signs two major climate bills
Today and yesterday, California again took precedent-setting steps that have implications around the world and for the upcoming international negotiations on climate change in Paris in December. Governor Brown signed into law two major bills addressing climate change, SB 350 and SB 185.
A Personal Reflection: The Heroes and Heroines of the CA Climate Leadership Bills
By Lynne Nittler The news headlines have been gloomy for those of us who were so hopeful only a few months ago when the CA Senate began passing the 12 California Climate Leadership Bills. “How oil won the battle for SB 350” “How Long will…
One Simple Thing… Meatless Monday!
October is a delicious month as the colorful fall harvest of winter squash, pomegranates, and nuts is gathered. Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice appropriately chose October to introduce Interfaith Meatless Monday to 10 local faith communities. Eating less meat one day a week is…
The Dollars and Sense of Development in Davis
Joseph Minicozzi is coming to town, offering a unique learning opportunity for those interested in how to grow our city in ways that nurture our quality of life and yet contribute to fiscal sustainability. He arrives just in time to deepen our city-wide discussion about…
Go! Play & Drive Electric Transportation Fair
Saturday, September 12th from 8:00am-2:30pm in the Veteran’s Memorial parking lot and entrance to Community Park. Come join Cool Davis as we celebrate National Drive Electric Week. Let’s kick emissions to the curb! It’s the first day of the AYSO season and National Drive Electric Week! How…
Live well! Vivir bien!”
Ever wondered about downsizing? Living a slower life? William (Bill) Powers, author of New Slow City will offer his insights on these topics as the keynote speaker at a Cool Davis workshop, “Living Well Today.” His presentation will include insights from his personal attempts to…
Scholarships for Flor de Montaña
By Judy Moores On Sunday, September 27, Cool Davis will present workshop “Living Well Today” featuring two speakers: William Powers and Sue Barton. William Powers, national best-selling author of New Slow City: Living Simply in the World’s Fastest City, will give the keynote talk and…
Sacramento Interfaith Climate March on November 1, 2015
We invite you to join us in an Interfaith Climate March to support the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris and California’s groundbreaking efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The march will take place from 11 am to 4 pm on November 1, 2015. We…
Live Well! Viva Bien!
Sign up now!  Ever wondered about downsizing? Living a slower life? National best-selling author of New Slow City, William Powers will share his personal efforts to live a slow, intentional life in one of the world’s fastest cities – New York – when he gives the keynote talk…
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