As wildfires increasingly threaten communities in California and beyond, innovative approaches in technology, architecture, landscape, and urban design are essential for enhancing resilience in a “Post-Climate Change” era. This panel will explore this condition across multiple scales, from urban-scale questions of where, why, and how to (re-)build in territories of risk, to de-risking the built […]
Friday, September 27, 2024. 9:30 AM. Board of Supervisors Chambers. 1195 Third Street, Third Floor. PRESENTATION: Video - “How much land does it take to power the world?” - Ted-Ed PRESENTATION: SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (BCDC) - REGIONAL SHORELINE ADAPTATION PLAN STAFF REQUEST: Receive a presentation by Dana Brechwald, Assistant Planning Director […]
Most San Francisco homes use natural gas for heating, water heating, clothes drying and/or cooking, which creates indoor air pollution and contributes to climate change. That‘s why the Bay Area is starting to phase out gas appliances in favor of electric alternatives starting in 2027. Luckily, modern electric appliances perform better than their gas counterparts, […]
Join us for treatment plant tours, equipment demos, crafts and games for kids, toilet races, and refreshments. Tours will be given every half hour from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Learn what happens when water goes down the drain or toilet and how NapaSan gives much of that water a new purpose! We're bringing back toilet races […]
BaySpark 2024: Igniting Youth Action for Climate and Environmental Justice: Join us for another year of inspiration and action at BaySpark 2024! Co-hosted by the Marie Harrison Community Foundation and Leaders4EARTH, this dynamic event is designed to empower young people to drive change in the battle against climate change and environmental injustice. Event Details: Date: September […]
1710 Soscol Avenue. Free Event! **NCN! will have a booth to promote the City of Napa Leaf Blower Rebate and California Clean Air Day. We need volunteers willing to help out for one hour. Contact Chris Benz at christinabbenz@gmail.com.
The Napa Art Walk 2024-2026 was inspired by the passage of the ‘Climate Emergency Resolution’ in 2022. This exhibition series includes nine sculptures by artists from across North America that embody concepts related to this theme. You can hear from the artists themselves at this link: https://app.otocast.com/guide/Napa_ARTwalk . The Napa Art Walk pieces have all been installed, […]
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Our climate future is not yet written. What will it look like if we get it right? Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused […]
Guest speaker: City Council Member Bernie Narvaez will talk about the importance of Measure G (city tax) included on the November 5 general election ballot. We'll have pizza and bubbly drinks (no alcohol). Bring "finger food" to share (fresh veggies, apples, string cheese sticks, cookies - anything that does not require a plate). Youngsters are […]