E*News & Views, June 1, 2025

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

Quick Takes


Mon, June 2, 6pm: Support SR City Council as it considers adopting a 3-year Strategic Plan and annual budget, including sustainability goals for more EVs, building electrification, composting, street trees, and sea level rise preparedness. Agenda, Staff Report & Plan.


Tue, June 10, 2pm: SR Fire Dept Program Manager Kate Anderson on progress of San Rafael-San Anselmo Shaded Fuel Break. ESP.


Sat, June 14, High Noon: 'No Kings' Protest at SR Civic Plaza (1000 4th St) National day of action to exercise your free speech rights to petition the US to return to climate action, social justice, and democratic process. Information.


Wed, June 18, 10am: EV models, costs, and charging. Keeping market penetration going despite the roll-back of federal incentives. MCL Climate Action Working Group. Zoom hybrid and in person at 175 N Redwood Dr. Register.


Check out how Marin can prepare for climate impacts and move below zero net climate pollution in 20 years by adequately funding 9 key Climate Solutions. MarinCAN.

Housing Development in Marin - Downtown San Rafael and Beyond


Housing Specialist Carmela Davis of the Marin Environmental Housing Collaborative (MEHC) discusses the scope and status of developments now underway in Marin, including 930 Irwin Street (at 4th) shown above and several others in downtown and northern San Rafael.


How is the character of San Rafael evolving as development expands upward instead of outward, bringing where people live, shop, work, and relax into walkable proximity, close to transit and open space?


What are the potential benefits of increasingly compact communities for reducing climate change, fueling economic vitality, and integrating the diverse demographics of our ever more connected society?


And what are the challenges to realizing the promise of such development? Come join the conversation.


Wednesday, June 4, 10am - Noon

Marin Conservation League

Zoom hybrid and in person at

175 N Redwood Dr, San Rafael


Register


Featured Events & Actions

Save Money on an EV

Tue, June 3, 7pm. EV experts explain how to save, including the basics of charging on the road and at single and multi-family homes.

Decarbonize your household

Thur, June 12, 6:30pm: Start of 5-session evening climate action workshops. Wed, June 18, 4:30pm: Start of afternoon workshops. Free and fun!

China Camp Tidal Marshes

Fri, June 20, 7:30 - 9:30 am: MCL business breakfast with Ecological Engineer Christina Toms on how these marshes help inform responses to sea level rise.

Keeping Current with the Crisis

Listen to Greg Dalton's Climate One interviews. Gina McCarthy on 'Cutting Everything but Emissions.' 'AI's power demands.' 'Revisiting Pope Francis.' And more.

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