The Climate Center

Climate change is here. Solutions exist, and the Climate Protection Campaign is developing them. Ann Hancock, Executive Director, and Lawrence Jaffe, President of the Board, present the work of the Climate Protection Campaign, based in Sonoma County, to create powerful solutions that communities around the world can use. The Climate Protection Campaign works to inspire, … Read more

Press Democrat:  By Geof Syphers and Carl Mears, June 18, 2011 “Robert Bryce’s conclusions about solar and wind in his attack on California’s renewable energy standards are dead wrong (“When wind and solar power don’t add up,” Sunday Forum, June 12). First, his assumption that solar power requires large centralized systems located in far away … Read more

If you missed Ellie Cohen on “Conservations Role in Climate Protection” at Pepperwood Preserve earlier this month, or would like another chance to absorb it, her presentation is now online. For the presentation >

Young scientists put climate deniers in their place in this 2 minute video. It may not convince Senator Inhofe, but it will bring a smile to your face.

The Washington Post, Editorial Board Opinion, May 15: “Climate change is occurring, is very likely caused by human activities, and poses significant risks for a broad range of human and natural systems.” So says the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, the country’s preeminent institution chartered to provide scientific advice to lawmakers. … Read more

• Polystyrene (commonly referred to as Styrofoam) is made from petroleum, a non-renewable, highly polluting and increasingly scarce commodity. • The environmental impacts of polystyrene from energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and total environmental damage rank second highest behind aluminum, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. • Polystyrene is a principle component of … Read more

Special joint presentation of the Climate Protection Campaign and Pepperwood Preserve: Climate change, birds and the role of conservation in securing our future Ellie M. Cohen, CEO and President, PRBO Conservation Science Friday, June 3, 7:00 pm (Facility opens at 6 pm for building tours and exhibit viewing.) Dwight Center, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa … Read more

We recently conducted a survey for our new Real-Time Ridesharing pilot and got a great response, with over 1,000 taking the survey. Over 50% said they would likely or definitely try a real-time ridesharing system as currently planned (which will include incentives for pilot participants). Nearly 60% said they would try the system if gas prices … Read more