E*News & Views, August 16, 2024

Sustainable San Rafael educates and advocates for local government action to curb climate change and advance sustainability. Join Us!

Quick Takes


Mon, Aug 19, 6pm: City Council responds to Grand Jury report on sea level rise. Agenda.



Wed, Aug 21, noon: Learn how to be a Green Business. Registration.


Mon, Aug 26, 6-8pm: Northgate Town Square open house on revised plans, including more open space & housing. 5800 Northgate Mall. Revised Plans.


Tue, Aug 27, 6pm: 'Cheaper, Faster, Better: Tom Steyer on Winning the Climate War.' SF Commonwealth Club. Tickets, (online & in person).


Sat, Sept 7, 11am-5pm: Ember Stomp, Marin Center Fairgrounds.


Invest in Climate Candidates: Put a green stamp on your contributions for the 2024 elections. Give Green.


Check out MarinCAN's new website. Subscribe & donate at MarinCAN.

What Are Your Priorities to

Implement San Rafael's Climate Action Plan?


Join City Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati, Sustainability Manager Cory Bytof, other public officials, and your fellow citizens in a spirited discussion of how the City can best implement its Climate Action Plan at the scale and speed we need to meet the climate emergency. Hot topics include Zero Waste, Sea Level Rise, EV Acceleration, and Building Electrification.


Sustainable San Rafael will bring its current priorities and activities to the table. Bring yours as well.


Thursday, August 22

4:00 - 5:30pm

In person at City Hall (3rd floor)

1400 5th Avenue, SR


Details


Featured Events & Actions

Sara Aminzadeh

CA & US Funding for Climate Action

Wed, Aug 21, 10am-noon: CA Dept. of Natural Resources Deputy Director Sara Aminzadeh will highlight new state and federal investments in curbing climate change. Bring your questions on where and how to tap into funding for your groups and programs.


Delve into the likely longevity of funding, and its effectiveness in meeting California's goals of expanding natural climate solutions, transitioning to clean energy, and restoring forest resilience.

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Summer Party Becomes Holiday Party!

NEW DATE: Sunday, Dec 8, 3-5pm: Become a Sustainable San Rafael member or renew now, and join us for our fun and inspiring holiday get-together.

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How Can Marin Effectively Electrify?

Due Aug 25: Weigh in on ways to strengthen Marin's draft Electrification Roadmap, meant to guide all cities & towns to end burning fossil fuels in our homes.

SURVEY & PLAN

Biggest Bay Area EV Expo!

Sat & Sun, Aug 24-25: Talk to Marin's Ride & Drive Clean at the 'Cartelligent' booth, 2151 Ferry Point, in Alameda. Plus 9/7, Corte Madera EV Show.

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Biodiversity Day

California Biodiversity Day

Sat, Sept 7, 10am-noon: Hear, honor and give voice to all species in our community, with Coast Miwok Tribal Council's Jason Dreschler and others providing the indigenous knowledge needed. Fairfax Library.

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Autumn Teams Start

Thu, Sept 12, 4-5:30pm & Wed, Sept 18, 6:30-8pm: Start dates & times for first of five supportive, fun (and free!) meetings to help you reduce your household's carbon footprint and prepare for climate impacts.

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MCE focus groups

Weigh-In For Cleaner Transportation

MCE Clean Energy Survey and Focus Groups: Help determine clean transportation needs and options in priority communities, including San Rafael.

SURVEY & FOCUS GROUP

Vote Climate!

HOLD Tue, Sept 23, 5-7pm: Candidates Forum for San Rafael Mayor, Council, Water District, Supervisor. Plus tune in to national debate 9/10, and click now to hear Rep. Jared Huffman on the threat of Project 2025.

PROJECT 2025
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