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Climate of Hope Forum
Join us at the annual Climate of Hope Forum: Artivism- Creative Action for Justice. This year's program will feature Lil Milagro Henriquez, Founder and Executive Director of the Mycelium Youth Network and other artists from a variety of artists from a variety of backgrounds who promote healing, environmental justice, and community resilience through poetry, film, music, photography, murals and other art forms. Program will be interpreted to Spanish. Get Free tickets or you can make a donation if you would like to support our work.
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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!
Sharyn Main and Jim Hodgson: Passionate About Nature, Art, and Community
Few people in our community are more deeply devoted to the integrity of our natural world and imbued with the insight that humans are intrinsically part of nature than Sharyn Main and her husband, Jim Hodgson.
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.
Katie Davis: Fighting to Ensure the Future of Our Kids
Meet a hero: Katie Davis. Widely known and respected as an environmental and climate activist, Katie was recently recognized by the Santa Barbara Independent as a Local Hero, a recognition she richly deserves.
Breaking Up With Fossil Fuels: Electrifying Multifamily Buildings
The Community Environmental Council (CEC) has played a key role in connecting building owners to programs like 3C-REN and SOMAH that provide monetary incentives and technical assistance to make electrification a smooth and rewarding experience.
Save Money–and Energy–By Going Electric!
The Community Environmental Council is committed to bringing affordable solutions for 100% clean, renewable energy to California Central Coast residents.
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.
Michel Saint-Sulpice: A Man in Love—With Gaia
Would you like to meet a truly Happy Warrior? Meet Michel Saint-Sulpice! Michel is the embodiment of an environmental steward.
Federal and State Climate Policy Wins Bolster Local Action
2022 has been an unprecedented year for climate progress, with a dizzying number of new California laws set to transform markets for all-electric vehicles and clean energy, and catalyze climate justice efforts.
National Climate Progress Takes Local Climate Action
The two of us have joined forces with many others in our community on a clear mission. We are running a race to protect a fundamental aspect of life on earth: a safe livable climate.
Get Charged: Everything You Need to Drive Electric
As extremely high gas prices make electric vehicles (EVs) even more appealing, California is once again accelerating the green energy transition. In August 2022, the California Air Resources Board issued a historic rule that bans the sale of new gas-powered cars starting in 2035. This bold action by the largest auto market in the United States will drive innovation that ripples out to other states and beyond.
2022 All-Electric REACH Code FAQ
The following FAQ on all-electric REACH Codes is an updated version (as of September 2022) of a post published in February of 2020.
John Steed: A Deep Sense of Obligation to Future Generations
Among the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) most devoted supporters is John Steed, who views CEC as a “vital, creative, and practical catalyst for helping us live high-quality lives in harmony with our environment, preserving one of our planet’s most diverse biomes, and leaving the legacy of a livable world for our grandchildren.”
Legislature Takes Bold Action, Bolstering CEC’s Work To Reverse Climate Change on California’s Central Coast
The Community Environmental Council applauds the California Legislature for passing a range of impressive climate bills last night.
Jessica McLernon: It's About the Future of Our Children
"A healthy and habitable planet is the best legacy we can leave for our children." This is how Jessica McLernon sums up a guiding motif in her life. She was first attracted to the Community Environmental Council (CEC) because of our organization's 50-year history of successful programs and actions to protect the environment. What she really loves most, however, is CEC's focus on the future through its unwavering commitment to fighting climate change.