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Abriendo camino para los vehículos eléctricos - Kit de recursos del seminario virtual
Conoce los incentivos y las soluciones de recarga para los vehículos eléctricos más recientes. Navega los obstáculos que salgan en el camino y súbete al VE adecuado para ti.
Navigating EV Roadblocks - Webinar Resources Toolkit
This webinar is for individuals who understand the basics of driving electric, but need more information before taking the leap. CEC’s Electrify Your Life team and community members who drive an EV answer your questions and help clarify your outstanding concerns so you can start saving money and join the movement to reduce carbon emissions.
La Crisis del Plástico: Ciencia y Soluciones
El plástico está en todas partes. Como resultado, nuestros cuerpos y ecosistemas naturales contienen multitudes de microplásticos dañinos.
The Plastic Crisis: Science and Solutions
Plastic is everywhere. As a result, our bodies and natural systems contain multitudes of harmful microplastics.
Empowering Change: An Evening with Dr. Flávia Maia Resources Toolkit
The Community Environmental Council and our co-host Telea Insights would like to thank everyone who joined us on January 19 at CEC’s new Environmental Hub for an inspiring evening with Brazilian climate leader Dr. Flávia Maia.
Capacitación para activistas ambientales: Guía de recursos sobre cómo participar en reuniones gubernamentales
El CEC tuvo el placer de presentar la reciente capacitación para activistas ambientales, nuestro primer evento híbrido y bilingüe en el que orientamos a la gente sobre cómo participar en las políticas locales y las últimas acciones de política ambiental del CEC.
Climate Activist Training: How to Participate in Government Meetings Resources Toolkit
CEC was thrilled to host the recent Climate Activist Training—our first-ever hybrid, bilingual event where we shared guidance on getting involved in local policy and CEC’s latest climate policy actions.
CEC Climate Stewards: Local Activists Creating Waves of Action
Get inspired by a powerful showcase of community-led action.
Series de Rompiendo con los combustibles fósiles Vehículos Eléctricos (VE) para Todos
¿Quieres electrificar tu vehículo? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!
¡Venzamos al calor! Lo que hemos aprendido del condado con el calentamiento más rápido en el país y cómo asegurarse que tú y tus vecinos estén preparados cuando las temperaturas suban.
¿Sabías que las temperaturas del condado de Ventura están aumentando más rápido que en cualquier parte del país?
Beat the Heat: Lessons Learned from the Fastest Warming County in the Nation And How You Can Ensure Neighbors Are Safe When Temperatures Rise
Did you know Ventura County is warming faster than almost anywhere else in the US?
Creating Waves of Change: CEC’s Climate Stewards Talk Local Action & Impact
In this webinar, a few of our Certified Climate Stewards share how they are applying what they learned in the certification course and working on impactful community projects.
How the Momentum of Recent Climate Policy Is a Win For You
Want to know why the recent wave of federal and California climate legislation is so exciting – and how it can help your pocketbook? Join us to learn how these tremendous policy developments are catalyzing climate momentum like never before.
Plastic Pollution Solutions
Only five percent of our nation’s plastic waste was recycled in 2021, according to the Department of Energy. This dismal statistic underscores the growing failure of recycling to keep up with the growing volume of plastic trash.
This webinar covers plastics – recycling, reduction, and policy – focusing on local and state efforts to reduce waste. Viewers will be empowered to take immediate, collective action.
Estate Planning Workshop – Providing for the future & leaving a legacy
Get started on setting up your legacy to ensure financial security with this informative session from estate planning professionals. This workshop covers a range of pertinent topics, including how to safeguard healthcare provisions, provide for heirs, earn tax benefits, and leave an environmental legacy.
Affordable Electric Vehicle Clinic: How to Qualify for a Free or Low-Cost EV
Join CEC’s Energy and Climate Programs Director Michael Chiacos and CEC’s Energy and Climate Associate Jen Hernández – both EV owners and industry experts – to learn which 100+ mpge electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid might be best for you. Michael shared his experience driving on sunshine since 2012. Jen, who leased a 2020 EV for $20/month, shared why the decision to drive electric was an easy choice for her family.
Eating, Drinking, and Breathing Plastic
Explore how CEC and partner Santa Barbara Channelkeeper have been working for over a decade to reduce the Central Coast’s dependence on single-use plastic. This event focused on the connection between our health and plastic at a time when the industry is using the pandemic crisis to roll back regulations on plastic bags and other packaging.
Getting Real About Plastic and Recycling
Learn about updates to the Ablitt’s film plastic program and review the dos and don’ts for Santa Barbara’s blue recycling bins with waste management experts from the City of Santa Barbara and MarBorg.