The Climate Center

Stanford University Energy Seminar Through systematic reviews and original research, this presentation will review evidence of environmental impacts of renewable electricity generation technologies compared, where possible, to their conventional incumbents. Evidence for greenhouse gas emissions, water and land use will be reviewed mostly from the perspective of life cycle assessment. Areas of uncertainty will be … Read more

The Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy is pleased to announce the 2013 Leadership in Sustainability Award winners. The recipients are Cathryn Couch, executive director of the Ceres Community Project, Paul Kaiser, owner of Singing Frogs Farm in Sebastopol, William P. Gallaher, board chair of First Community Bank, and Alvarado Street Bakery. Recipients will be honored at the … Read more

Invest Local Conference 2013 What local investing solutions currently exist, and what’s on the horizon?  How can we increase the capital that stays in our local economy? Learn about and help develop local investing solutions in the North Bay. INVEST LOCAL CONFERENCE – Thursday, September 26, 9-4pm Financial professionals, investors, business owners, and community leaders are … Read more

350.org is working with colleges, universities, public pension funds, cities, and faith based organizations. They are calling for an immediate freeze on any new investment in fossil fuel companies and full divestment within 5 years. WHEN July 16, 2013 at 7pm – 9pm WHERE 350.org office (near 19th St. BART) 1729 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA … Read more