by Napa Climate NOW | Oct 14, 2025 | Climate Connection Article
Ten years ago, Napa County residents joined together to form Napa Climate NOW!. Today, the nonprofit’s mission — to promote understanding and adoption of responsible climate mitigation and resilience measures based on best available climate science — feels more urgent...
by Napa Climate NOW | Sep 30, 2025 | Climate Connection Article
Street trees do more than beautify neighborhoods; they provide essential infrastructure services. According to a 2020 report from the National Institute of Health, trees directly remove air pollutants, intercept stormwater runoff, and provide shade, which can lower...
by Napa Climate NOW | Sep 16, 2025 | Climate Connection Article
It almost hurts to throw away broken appliances, clothing, and other things we need and are often fond of. There’s the cost of replacing them, the time and trouble needed to find substitutes, the regret about wasted resources — the raw materials, energy, and...
by Napa Climate NOW | Sep 1, 2025 | Climate Connection Article
Café Sarafornia in Calistoga is more than a local landmark with a mouthwatering menu. It’s also a star example of how the city’s food purveyors have reduced waste in response to the Foodware Waste Reduction ordinance that went into effect in March 2024. The ordinance...
by Napa Climate NOW | Aug 19, 2025 | Climate Connection Article
A year or so ago, my daughter’s toaster oven broke. My son-in-law was adamant that it should be repaired, and so began a fruitless search for someone who could fix it. Everyone’s advice was, “Just buy a new one. It will be cheaper!” We have all had this experience....
