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Laura Francis: Inspiring Future Generations
A love of nature, coupled with a deep-rooted sense of responsibility for our shared world, have been defining factors in Laura Francis’ life.
Featured Legacy Donors: John and Karen Jostes
John Jostes grew up in Oakland, CA exploring urban creeks and taking regular backpacking and fishing excursions in the Sierras. Those early experiences in nature shaped his core environmental values.
Jasmin Tupy: Connecting Community to Key Environmental Resources
Jasmin Tupy, a surfer, artist, communicator, and environmentalist, completed CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Program in Spring 2023.
Charles D. (Kim) Kimbell: A Tireless Advocate for the Environment
Kim Kimbell, our legacy donor featured this month, loves nature, is an avid surfer and swimmer, and is a champion of conservation.
The Biggest Climate Wins of 2023
While it was difficult to surpass 2022’s unprecedented climate wins, the successes we saw this year in California are keeping the winds at our backs, maintaining our momentum toward rapid and equitable climate solutions.
Angela Antenore - Supporting Environmental Justice and Health
Angela Antenore grew up in Long Beach, CA where she gained a deep appreciation for the outdoors through hiking, camping and exploring the diverse environments of Southern California, from the ocean and beaches to mountains, rivers, and open spaces.
Stop Fast Fashion to Slow Climate Change: Spotlight on CEC Climate Stewards Debra Eve
Debra Eve, an alumnus of the Community Environmental Council’s Climate Stewards certification program, wants to raise awareness about the environmental and social consequences of unsustainable “fast” fashion and manufacturing.
Extreme Heat: A Call to Action
With extreme heat posing such serious threats to human health and the environment, the time to take action is now to prepare for extreme heat and build resilient communities.
Flipping the Switch: Benefits of Home Electrification and Heat Pump Installation
Space heating is one of the largest generators of air pollution in California. The Solution? Heat Pump Technology. Instead of burning fuel, heat pumps use a refrigerant to move heat from one place to another, similar to your refrigerator. They are more efficient, more consistent, and offer more control. Plus, one heat pump can replace both your heating and air conditioning units.
The Livable World Legacy Society Catherine Brozowski: Making the World a Better Place
Making a legacy gift to a cause that you hold dear is an investment for the future. Few people understand this better than Catherine Brozowski, this month's featured Livable World Legacy Society member.
Local Hero: Sigrid Wright
Blue Dot Living features CEC CEO Sigrid Wright, and her long history with the organization.
Dr. Bruce Kendall: Environmental Knowledge and Action
Our featured Legacy donor this month, Dr. Bruce Kendall, is a Professor and Associate Dean at the Bren School.
CEC’s New Environmental Hub Sprouts in the Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
CEC’s New Environmental Hub is A Focal Point and Incubator for Climate Activism and Awareness
Featured Legacy Donors: Karl and Nancy Hutterer
Karl Hutterer has been a key figure at the Community Environmental Council (CEC) for a number of years, and we are thrilled to feature him and his wife Nancy in this month's Legacy Donor profile.
Nuestros aliados en foco: Acerca de Rooted Language Justice:
El Consejo Comunitario de Medioambiente está ampliando su labor en las áreas del acceso lingüístico y la justicia lingüística con el apoyo de nuestras aliadas locales Rooted Language Justice (RLJ).
CEC Partner Spotlight: Rooted Language Justice
The Community Environmental Council is expanding its work in the areas of language access and language justice with the guidance and support of local partner Rooted Language Justice (RLJ).
Marc McGinnes: In Love with Earth
Some of our readers may have seen the man on stilts, hovering above the crowds at over eight feet tall, at many of Santa Barbara's past Earth Day celebrations at Alameda Park.
Central Coast Voices: Air pollution on the Central Coast
Last year, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) announced it is the proud recipient of a competitive grant to monitor and share findings on air pollution, wildfire smoke, and pesticide exposure at the neighborhood level throughout Guadalupe and the Santa Maria Valley.
Karen and David Telleen-Lawton—Making a Difference
CEC's Livable World Legacy Society is delighted to welcome Karen and David Telleen-Lawton among its newest members.
How my family is getting fossil fuels out of our life — and how you can too
There are now many fantastic solutions that make it possible for individuals and households to ditch fossil fuels. My family was fortunate enough to purchase a small house in 2010, and over the past decade we have reduced our daily fossil fuel use by about 95%. Below you’ll find 10 powerful actions so that you can too!