Climate Action Forum 1/15

E*News & Views, January 6, 2026

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

Quick Takes

Sat, Jan 10, 1-4pm: 'Repair Fair' at SR Community Center, 618 B St. Bring small stuff you want fixed. Details for all towns at Zero Waste Marin.

Tue, Jan 13, 2pm: Prescribed burning to reduce wildfires in Marin. ESP link.

Fri, Jan 16, 10am - 12pm: 'Walk with Reverence' at Roy's Redwoods with Pat Carlone. Register.

Mon, Jan 19, 11am-3pm: MLK Day Celebration. 'Crafting a New Blueprint for Justice.' 630 Drake Ave, Marin City. Music, inspiration & more. Details.

Tue, Jan 20, 6pm: SR City Council. Agenda & Staff Reports when posted

Wed, Jan 21, 10am: Electrification of Buildings update, including actions from Air Quality District, State Air Resources Board & CPUC. In person at 175 N. Redwood Dr, SR, or online. Registration and details at MCL.

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

Climate Action Forum

Featuring Marin Biomass Project, Resilient Neighborhoods, EVs,

and City Actions

Quarterly update on San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan progress, including presentations on the three major ways to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions in Marin:

Hear the results of Marin Biomass Project's just completed study on keeping organics out of the landfill (where in turns into methane, a potent GHG).

Then the new director of Resilient Neighborhoods will describe its comprehensive and fun approach to decarbonizing your household.

And Ride and Drive Clean will discuss its evolving support of all things EV and electrification.

City updates will include the latest on its sea level rise feasibility study, EV support, and climate justice.

The meeting will kick off with its new tradition of having a local poet read a green poem (this time Sustainable San Rafael's Bill Carney).

Thursday, January 15

5-7pm, upstairs at City Hall

Details

Featured Events & Actions

Sea Level Rise Feasibility Study

Mon, Jan 26, 12 -1pm: Zoom in for the final findings of San Rafael's 2-year study evaluating the feasibility and implications of potential steps to reduce the risks of rising tides of the kind we've recently experienced.

Your Path to a GHG-free Household

Thu Team starts Jan 8, 6:30pm: Five free and fun sessions. Choose your path from a comprehensive menu of actions. Wed Team starts Jan 14, 4:00pm.

Savings on EVs

Upcoming discounts and assistance to purchase new and pre-owned electric vehicles--and enter the world of emission-free mobility.

LINKS

Keep Current with the Crisis

Listen to Greg Dalton's Climate One podcasts. 'Faith in Climate Progress.' 'Reports from COP30.' 'De-hyping Hydrogen.' 'Remembering Jane Goodall.' And more.

LISTEN UP

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