E*News & Views, August 16, 2026

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Quick Takes


Mon, Aug 17, 6pm: SR City Council considers range of items, including 4 new city EVs, more EV charging stations, and response to Grand Jury on MCE. Agenda & memos.


Wed, Aug 19, 10am-12pm: 'New Possibilities in Geothermal Energy' with MCE and the Climate Center. in person at 175 N. Redwood Dr, San Rafael, or zoom. Register.


Sat, Aug 22, 9am-12pm: Bahia Vista School native tree planting. 125 Bahia Way, SR. Information.


Th, Aug 27, 5-7pm: San Rafael Climate Action Forum hosts Marin's new Climate Chief, Nadia Seeteram, on sea level rise and more. Plus TAM, Raices del Canal, and City updates on annual GHG emissions and progress on the programs that reduce them (previewing a City Council report scheduled for Sept. 8). Upstairs conference room, SR City Hall, 1400 Fifth Ave. Agenda.


Apply now: High school students who live, work, or study in San Rafael are invited to join SSR's Student Advisory Committee


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

Sustainable San Rafael

2026 Summer Party


Come celebrate our collective climate action and sustainability progress for the year. This fun, free event brings together SSR members and supporters, community climate leaders, and elected officials for cool refreshments and lively conversation.


This year we'll be celebrating by the Bay with live music by Marin's own Tatum's Muse and special recognition of our Sustainability Hero of 2026, Jody Timms for her long and steadfast service in support of climate action countywide.


Saturday, September 19

3:00 - 5:00pm

Loch Lomond Yacht Club


Join the Fun!

while space remains


Featured Events & Actions

See What It Means to Live Green

Sat, August 29, 11am - 3pm: Tour green homes to learn from their owners (including some SSR Board members) how to go all-electric and more.

Lower Costs at Home & at the Pump

Thur, Sept 3, 12pm: 'Electrify My House' webinar by Cool the Earth on home energy efficiency and electrification. Plus EV discounts and more.

Decarbonize Your Household

Thur, Sept 10, 4:30 - 6pm: Fun, free, comprehensive climate action workshops kick off fall offerings. Another round of classes starts Wed, Sept 16, 6:30-8pm.

Read Marin Biomass Study

Review recommended utilization pathways that would cut 3/4 of the GHG emitted from Marin's increasing flows of discarded organic material.

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

Keep Current on the Crisis

Climate One podcasts. 'Nature is Nonpartisan.' 'Dead Heat - the Danger of Summer Power Shutoffs.' 'Cities Leading the Way.' 'How to Talk about Climate Change.' 'Rights of Nature.' 'What's Next for Meat?' And more.

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