E*News & Views, June 15, 2026

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Quick Takes


Mon, June 15, 6pm: SR City Council acts on housing. Urge reduced fees for all affordable units, including deed-restricted ADUs. Agenda & memos.


Tuei, June 16, 11am: 'Where does Climate Action Go from Here?' by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. Webinar link.


Fri, June 19, 7:30am: Our watershed as keystone of Marin's open space, with MMWD Senior Ranger Matt Cerkel. Environmental Breakfast.


Mon, July 6, 6pm: SR City Council considers a range of items. Agenda & staff reports (when posted).


Sat, Aug 29: Green Home Tours.

Sat, Sept 19: SSR annual party.


Check out how Marin can move below zero net climate pollution by 2045 by adequately funding 9 key Climate Solutions. MarinCAN.

china camp marshes

Blue Carbon: Coastal Wetlands & Nature-Based Carbon Capture


Coastal marshes and estuaries can sequester large amounts of the atmospheric carbon driving climate change, while also buffering shorelines against the impacts of sea level rise providing wildlife habitat.


Such nature-based solutions could be key to San Rafael's discussions coming this August on how to best protect the Canal.


Dr. Lydia Smith Vaughn, San Francisco Estuary Institute Senior Scientist, describes how wetlands can help shape California's climate future.


Wednesday, June 17, 10am-noon

MCL Climate Action Working Group

In-person at 175 North Redwood Drive, San Rafael

(or by zoom)


Register

Featured Events & Actions

Read Marin Biomass Study

Ready now! Review recommended utilization pathways that would cut 3/4 of the GHG emitted from Marin's increasing flows of discarded organic material, pruning countywide GHG emissions by 3 percent.

Sue for the 'Endangerment Finding'

Hire the lawyers fighting to restore health & safety as the basis and imperative for federal climate action: Natural Resources Defense Council

Earthjustice

Environmental Defense Fund

American Public Health Association

Climate Action Workshop

Wed, June 17, 4:30 - 6pm. Start of comprehensive 5-part workshop on decarbonizing your household.

Eliminate Pain at Pump & Home

Fri, July 17, 12pm: 'Electrify My House' with ongoing savings and other support for home appliances. And Thur, July 23, 12pm: 'EVs - Better than Ever.' Latest on range, charging, options, savings & more.

Keep Current on the Crisis

Listen to Greg Dalton's Climate One podcasts. 'Nature is Nonpartisan.' 'Healing Ourselves & the Planet.' '2026 Goldman Prize Winners.' 'Annie Leonard on 'Protest & Beyond.' 'What Can We Do about Electric Bills?'

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