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Thank you for your comments on Berkeley's draft Climate Action Plan
The public comment period for the draft Climate Action Plan closed on March 7th. Many thanks to the individuals and groups that took the time to suggest ways for making the plan stronger and more comprehensive. A revised plan will be available on this site in late spring. Until then, the draft plan and community members' comments on it can be accessed here. Learn more...
Climate Action Pledge
Become one of hundreds of Berkeleyans to take the Climate Action Pledge. Learn more...
Join a Low Carbon Diet Team
The Low Carbon Diet is a fun, innovative, and effective program for building community and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It serves as a step-by-step guide for dramatically reducing one's carbon footprint in just a month's time. Learn more...
Meet our partner
San Francisco Foundation is a leading agent of Bay Area philanthropy. It ranks among the largest of the nation’s community foundations in grantmaking and assets. San Francisco Foundation cultivates a family of donors who share a commitment to the Bay Area. Together, they give millions of dollars a year to build on community assets, respond to community needs, and elevate public awareness. Learn more...
News
Sudden energy crunch forces Juneau to conserve electricity
JUNEAU, Alaska - First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska's capital city was caught in a serious energy crunch. Read More ...
EPA justifies denial of emissions waiver for California
California's states'-rights battle against the Bush administration over global warming was freed to move forward in federal court Friday, after the Environmental Protection Agency issued its long-delayed for blocking the state's 2002 law curbing greenhouse emissions from cars and trucks. Read More ...
Berkeley Envisions Ambitious Energy Plan
Homes and businesses in Berkeley would be required to produce as much energy as they use by 2050 under an ambitious city plan that aims to combat climate change. Read More ...
Events
Bike Day at the Berkeley Farmer's Market
This year will be the 6th year that Bicycle Friendly Berkeley Coalition has joined with the Ecology Center to put on Bike Day at the Farmer's Market. Bike Day includes workshops that cyclists of all levels will find useful such as how to effectively lock a bike, traffic safe cycling and a hands-on repair class. For more information contact 510.548.7433.
- Date: May 10, 2008
- Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Where: Downtown Berkeley Market on Center St.
