Climate change, birds and the role of conservation in securing our future Ellie M. Cohen, CEO and President, PRBO Conservation Science Friday, June 3, 7:00pm (Facility opens at 6 pm for building tours and exhibit viewing.) Dwight Center, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa, (707) 591-9310 Please join us at Pepperwood to hear Ellie Cohen present the … Read more
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
In June 2010 PG&E spent millions dollars to pass Prop 16. This initiative was designed to shackle the state law that allows local jurisdictions to establish Community Choice Aggregation. CCA empowers local communities to develop renewable energy and create more competition in the utility market. State Senator Mark Leno has authored SB 790, a bill … 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
Join leaders from Sonoma County government, business and the community at large for “Climate Protection: Everybody Profits” in Petaluma. This year’s theme is “Food, Farming and You: Addressing the Pickle We Are In.” For a full program and registration>
A new Pew Research Center poll “Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology” finds strong support for the environment and clean energy across party affiliations. 71% of Americans believe “this country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment.” For the complete poll results. Overall the public prioritizes developing alternative energy over expanding oil, … Read more
June 3, 7 pm “Climate Change, Birds and the Role of Conservation in Securing our Future,” a presentation by Ellie M. Cohen, CEO and President, PRBO Conservation Science, at the Dwight Center. (Facility opens at 6 pm for building tours and exhibit viewing.) Join us for a special joint presentation of Climate Protection Campaign and … Read more