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Wind at Our Backs: Are the Feds Going Big on Climate Action?

An insider look at federal response to the climate crisis.

Longtime climate champion U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal gives an inside perspective on climate action at the federal level, including the wins as well as setbacks from the past year and how it all impacts the climate crisis moving forward.

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UC Climate Stewards – Building Local Climate Leadership

A powerful showcase of community-led action.

Recent alumni of CEC’s new UC Climate Stewards course share their experience, the community action projects they designed, and how they are putting new-found climate knowledge to work within Central Coast communities.

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How do we double down on climate? With new staff like this

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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.

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Get the antidote to climate anxiety

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Let’s reduce wildfire risk in our region

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Feeding Families, Nurturing Community

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Building a Greener Central Coast

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Electric Vehicle 101 - All Your Questions Answered

Join CEC’s Energy and Climate Programs Director Michael Chiacos to learn whether an electric vehicle (EV) is right for you. We provided information and resources to get you started on your electric vehicle journey and cover the benefits of switching to electric, which include:

Transportation is responsible for more than half of California carbon emissions, so moving to a clean fuel vehicle is one of the most impactful climate actions you can take.

There are options for all lifestyles – more than 60 models of cars as well as bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and onewheels.

Charging is getting easier all the time – the number of charging stations on the Central Coast rose to 1,800 last year – nearly double the previous year!

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Our community is taking giant steps towards carbon neutrality

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Race to Save the World: Santa Barbara Climate Leader Panel Discussion

The Race to Save the World is an energizing call-to-action to make a tangible impact on the climate crisis. In this panel discussion, community leaders and activists explore climate activism and ways to get involved with local efforts.

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Exciting news! Central Coast Climate Justice Network Hires Michelle Sevilla

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A Code Red Call to Action

Sigrid Wright 8/20/21 Sigrid Wright 8/20/21

Countering Code Red With Something Better Than Hope

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Attention property owners! Incentives are here to help you install electric vehicle chargers.

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Help us achieve 100% renewable electricity. Stay opted in to Community Choice Energy.

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Climate and Economics – Moving Toward a Circular Model to Reduce Waste

Get inspired by the circular economy model and hear from leaders of local companies who are implementing its best practices. Learn how they are growing businesses while reducing impact and find out how you can become a part of this global movement.

Guest User 7/21/21 Guest User 7/21/21

WIN: All-electric new building construction is the future of Santa Barbara

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Santa Barbara City Council and Mayor Cathy Murillo voted unanimously to enact a new building ordinance prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings, with the exception of restaurants and applications where there isn't yet a viable electric alternative to gas. With this vote, the City takes an important step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting our 2035 carbon neutrality goal.