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LOCAL NEWS County Develops EnergyWise Plan
The County of San Luis Obispo has released a draft of an "EnergyWise" Plan (Climate Action Plan). To see the strategies being recommended for the areas of the County outside of the seven incorporated cities, click the link HERE.
Climate Change Adaptation Workshop
The Local Government Commission (LGC) received a grant from the Kresge Foundation to work with two counties in the state in order to develop strategies to address adaptation to climate change, and San Luis Obispo County was one of the counties selected. The LGC has been working with the National Center for Conservation Science and Policy, the County, and the incorporated cities to explore strategies to address effects of climate change on 6 key areas: water, health, infrastructure, agriculture, coastal marine, and tourism. San Luis Obispo was selected by the LGC to participate in this process primarily due to local jurisdictions’ commitment to develop Climate Action Plans. Kate Meis, project manager with the LGC states, “We knew there was political support and that’s really important. I don’t think we would have pursued this without local champions.”
Results of strategies discussed were presented to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on November 2, 2010 (item F-1). A link to the County web site may be found HERE. More information is available at: http://www.lgc.org/ Hot Topics
"Climate Change is a Hot Issue"
Read the article in the Tribune National Center for Conservation Science and Policy, NCCSP California Climate Risk and Response Next 10 is focused on innovation and the intersection between the economy, the environment, and quality of life issues for all Californians. Cal Poly has established a "car share" program! Cal Poly scores a B+ for sustainability! LISTEN to 350.org's founder below!
350.org is a worldwide grassroots organization determined to solve the climate crisis. Listen to 350.org’s founder, Bill McKibben, discuss what the world wide turnout means for climate change everywhere.
REGIONAL NEWS SLO Water Conservation
Water conservation remains a key solution to our water problems. San Luis Obispo residents are well ahead of Los Angeles and many other Southern California communities in terms of per capita usage. California Air Resources Board Clean Energy Newsletter - November 2010 | NEWS YOU CAN USE! Durban Climate Change Conference
"U.S. refusal to negotiate legally-binding carbon emissions cuts risks derailing a UN summit convened to tackle climate change." City of Berkeley - Energy and Sustainable Development Learn how the City of Berkeley is greening its City and leading the way in creating programs that help save energy. "State Gets Mixed Reviews on Solar Panels" Is the Golden State making strides in residential energy or will growth do little to reduce dependence on fossil fuels? "Does Climate Change Cause Civil War"? Did you ever think that climate change and civil war could be correlated? A study shows that tropical countries who suffer through El Nino encounter greater unrest than countries who encounter its wetter counterpart, La Nina. "Feeding A Growing Population That Relies On Ecosystem Services" Find out the importance of sustainable farming strategies. "San Fran Finds Novel, and Cheaper, Way for Businesses to Go Solar" Explore how Bay area small businesses can purchase solar systems which will cut both "upfront costs and government red tape." "Cars sold in the U.S. could get 54.5 mpg by 2025" New Federal rule on fuel economy standards nearly double average vehicle miles per gallon. Ever wonder how the “parking lot” came about? Can it be changed? Reduce your Energy Use Cut your utility bill with these weatherization tips from the Secretary of Energy. Also, Read about ways the federal government is helping cities like SLO achieve efficiency upgrades. The California Solar Initiative-CSI Learn how this initiative can help you get cash back for installing solar on your home or business! How Much Water? Washing machines account for 20% the average household’s water use in California! Find out how that could soon change. Young Voices on Climate Change Everyone can make a difference. See what children around the nation are doing to address climate change. The sooner we educate the better! |
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