E*News & Views, November 25, 2024

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

Quick Takes


Mon, Dec 2, 6pm: Northgate Town Square approval at SR City Council. Support more housing, vibrant retail, and all-electric cooking at the restaurants to avoid a finding of "unavoidable" GHG impacts. Agenda (when posted). SSR Position Letter.


Tue, Dec 10, 2pm: 'Adapting Your Garden to Climate Change & Wildfire Risk,' with Marin Master Gardeners Kathy Hunting and Kathleen Cutter. Ecologically Sound Practices Partnership. Details & Link.


Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm: MarinCAN monthly discussion of how to get our county to zero net GHG emissions by 2045. Now more than ever, local action must show the path forward to a stable climate. Details & Contact.


Sat, Dec 14, 9am-noon: King Tide Day. Fun event to preview sea level rise by measuring this year's highest tides. Meet at 711 Grand Ave. Kids & families welcome. Canal Alliance.


Sat, Jan 25, 11am: New time for new SMART bike & pedestrian path Grand Opening at 155 McInnis Parkway, SR. RSVP.


Check out MarinCAN's new website. Subscribe & donate at MarinCAN.

Holiday Party!


Toast the coming Solstice and years of green achievements (this year & next) at Sustainable San Rafael's annual holiday and members party. We'll raise a special glass to honor Carleen Cullen, this year's Sustainability Hero and founder of Cool the Earth and Ride & Drive Clean. Relax, connect, and enjoy with fellow climate supporters, local officials, and partner organizations. Event sized to fit VenturePad's cozy downtown venue, so RSVP early (free party; memberships & donations welcome).


Sunday, December 8

4:00 - 6:00pm


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Featured Events & Actions

5 Minute Survey

We'd like to know your thoughts about how SSR can better advance climate action in San Rafael. Please take this quick, anonymous survey. Thanks!

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EV Discounts

Learn how to save thousands on a new EV, including lease and finance options and IRA incentives while they last. Also see 12/4, 5:00 EV tax credit webinar.

DETAILS

Free Workshops Starting Soon

Thursday Team starts, Jan 9, 6:30-8pm: 5 online workshops over 10 weeks to help your household decarbonize and prepare for climate impacts. Wednesday Team starts Jan 15, 4-5:30pm.

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See How It's Done

This year's free, virtual tours let you learn firsthand from Marin residents who have rid their homes of fossil fuels and made other improvements. All new lineup and current resources to get you started and inspired.

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Systemic Climate Solutions

Listen to Greg Dalton's 'Climate One' interview with Project Drawdown Director Jon Foley on going beyond individual climate action. Plus Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on 'What If We Get It Right.' And more.

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