Climate Curious?

If you’re like a lot of climate protection supporters, you understand the basic science of climate change but have lots of questions. Come to a science chat at our office next Friday and find out if the ice is really melting faster than previously predicted. The chat will be led by climate scientist and CPC board member Carl Mears. He … More >

Urban Greenways: Connecting Neighborhoods, Transforming Communities

On June 7, the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway will host a presentation about The Blue Greenway, an amazing plan for 13-miles of trails, parks and open space along San Francisco’s Southeastern Waterfront. What can other communities learn from their experience as they work to create more greenways?  7-9pm, The Glaser Center, Santa Rosa

More on PG&E’s “Green Option” from Greenwire

In California, questions swirl around new voluntary renewable energy program Greenwire by Debra Kahn – May 14, 2012 Despite pitfalls and naysayers, California’s largest and most troubled power company is plugging its latest “green” efforts. Northern California’s Pacific Gas and Electric Co. unveiled a new “green option” last month that would allow customers to pay extra to have their electricity … More >

Sonoma Clean Power vs. PG&E’s “Green Option” Program

Background: April 10, 2012, the Sonoma County Water Agency Board voted unanimously to continue its evaluation of Sonoma Clean Power. Since 2011 the Sonoma County Water Agency has studied the feasibility and desirability of implementing Sonoma Clean Power, a local program that will buy and generate electricity for businesses and residents to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions. April 24, 2012, … More >

Home and Garden Challenge

On May 12th and 13th, thousands of people across Sonoma County will rise to the challenge of creating a more sustainable community. Coordinated by Daily Acts, the goal this year is to inspire 2,012 actions to grow food, conserve water, and save energy. http://www.dailyacts.org/350-challenge/

County Advances Sonoma Clean Power

On April 10 the Sonoma County Water Agency voted unanimously to take the next steps toward Sonoma Clean Power, a local program that buys and generates electricity for business and residents. The Board voted to pursue the creation of a Joint Powers Authority that would govern the program, and to produce the program’s Implementation Plan laying out the details of … More >

New Staff for Cool Schools

Brittany Russell was just hired to join Amy Jolly to implement the ECO2school program. Brittany is a lifelong bicyclist with a work background that includes campaigning with Californians Against Waste, implementing environmental regulations with the California Air Resources Board, and working with youth for the Crissy Field Center and the Petaluma Boys and Girls Club.

County Advances Proposal for Sonoma Clean Power

Water Board Directs Staff to Develop Detailed Plans and Establish Partnerships For Immediate Release:                         Contact: Woody Hastings, Climate Protection Campaign April 10, 2010, 12:00 noon                                   707-525-1665, ext. 117 Santa Rosa, CA—Today the Sonoma County Water Agency Board voted unanimously to move forward on six fronts with the prospective local electricity provider known as Sonoma Clean Power. “Our county supervisors … More >

Congressman Mike Thompson Kicks Off WeGo Sonoma

Real-time Ridesharing Coming to Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA – Congresman Mike Thompson took the inaugural ride today of an innovative carpooling technique known as “real-time ride-sharing.” The ride marked the kick-off by the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) of WeGo Sonoma, a program that will be launched for the public later this month. The first of its kind, WeGo … More >

Climate Ride

Imagine riding your bike down the Avenue of the Giants with 1000-year-old redwoods cooling your way, then continuing with 150 new friends all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. The Climate Ride is a five-day ride from Eureka to San Francisco that raises money for climate solutions. This year’s ride will take place September 9-13. Join the Climate Protection … More >