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Help ensure the City of Santa Barbara continues ambitious climate action!
On July 2, 2024, the Santa Barbara City Council will consider adopting an updated Climate Action Plan. The Community Environmental Council has been tracking this plan for many years, and we need your support to ensure Santa Barbara adopts this plan and continues implementing bold climate solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CEC Provides Climate Leadership Opportunities
The Community Environmental Council’s Climate Leadership initiatives are working to educate, unite, and activate a broad range of Central Coast residents.
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.
End of Legislative Session Newsletter
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.
Accelerating Toward Zero-Emission Transportation during National Drive Electric Week
Did you know that transportation is responsible for more than half of California’s carbon emissions, 80 percent of smog-forming pollution, and 95 percent of toxic diesel emissions?
Breaking Up With Fossil Fuels Series: Electric Vehicles (EVs) Are For Everyone
Do you want to electrify your ride? We’re here to help!
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.
Building Resilience in the Face of Extreme Heat: A Call to Action
It’s August, and extreme heat season is upon us on California’s Central Coast. We’ve already had multiple high temperature alerts throughout the tri-counties (plus the flood watch issued earlier this week due to the unprecedented tropical storms unleashed in our region by Hurricane Hilary), and long-term heat trends keep rising.
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.