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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Environmental Town Hall and Fair May 3
DESCRIPTION:Update April 30\, 2025: We received notice this afternoon that the Congressman has had to cancel this event. \nFrom Congressman DeSaulnier: \nHere in California\, we’ve seen firsthand the disastrous effects of climate change from devastating wildfires to more extreme temperatures. Amid this climate crisis\, the Trump Administration’s policies have undermined the tools we have to address global warming\, including rolling back environmental protections and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. \nTo discuss the path forward and my efforts in Congress to fight back against the Administration’s dangerous actions\, I am hosting an outdoor Environmental Town Hall and Resource Fair this Saturday\, May 3rd in Oakley. \nStarting at 1:30 p.m.\, local agencies and organizations will share resources on their work to protect the environment. At 2:00 p.m.\, I will provide an update on my efforts to protect our planet\, and we will hear from several local agency leaders about the work being done at the local level. We will also take your questions. \nThis event is RSVP only and the venue has limited capacity. Click here to RSVP. Confirmed attendees will receive more information\, including the exact location\, prior to the event. \nI hope you will join us for this conversation.
URL:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/congressman-desaulnier-hosts-environmental-town-hall-and-fair/
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SUMMARY:Interfaith San Ramon Valley EarthFest 2025
DESCRIPTION:See Hope Seed Change\nFrom the organizers: \nThis year’s focus receives inspiration from Creation itself and explores the essential practices of interconnectedness\, reciprocity\, and relationships which are the foundation of flourishing of a eco-system and regeneration.  Across the wisdom and faith traditions of the world\, humanity acknowledges our very existence occurs within a web of relationship.  By offering this event\, we are inviting people\, our congregations\, and our collective action in the San Ramon Valley to align with our shared values.  Recognizing those who have gone before and our responsibility to those who will come after\, we offer EarthFest to spur meaningful action now.  See Hope–Seed Change! \n\nSpotlight Our Eco-Success Stories\nDraw Hope from One Another\nInspire Local Commitment to Action\n\nActivities • Speakers • Rituals • And More \nFood Trucks • Live Music • Booths \nA collaborative effort of Baha’i\, Buddhist\, Jewish\, Muslim\, Sikh\, Sufi\, Hindu\, Taoist\, and Christian friends\, with acknowledgement to our Indigenous relations.
URL:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/i-srv-interfaith-earthfest-2025/
LOCATION:Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 1550 Diablo Rd\, Danville\, CA\, 94526\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Climate Circle: Flipping the Grid--How Neighborhood Power Can Keep the Lights On
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the May 5 Climate Circle. This month’s topic focuses on flipping the grid with community-powered Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to keep the lights on when neighborhood power goes down. \nWhen the Power Goes Out\nHas your power gone out during a heatwave or wildfire warning—spoiling food\, shutting off fans\, or disconnecting critical medical equipment? A local\, community-based Distributed Energy Resources network can pick up the slack when the Big Grid fails. \nAs the climate crisis accelerates\, so do the threats to our electricity system. With more heatwaves\, droughts\, and storms\, utilities like PG&E are shutting off power more often to prevent wildfires. At the same time\, more people are switching to electric vehicles\, stoves\, and heaters—putting even more pressure on the grid. And it’s not just homes and cars—massive new data centers across the country consume enormous amounts of electricity to power cloud computing\, AI\, and the internet we all rely on. That demand is straining the grid even further. \nCan We Build Power in Our Own Neighborhoods?\nIt’s not a quick fix\, but the answer is yes. While it takes effort\, collaboration\, and some investment\, local communities are already starting to make it happen. By tapping into clean energy solutions like rooftop solar\, small wind installations\, home batteries\, electric vehicles\, and smart appliances—together\, these are known as Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—we can create local power networks that make our neighborhoods more resilient—even when the grid goes down. The City of Richmond already uses such a network to provide more resilient and flexible power to its residents. \nJoin us on May 5 for a lively discussion on how communities are flipping the grid with DERs\, and what we can do in our own neighborhoods. Whether you’re just getting familiar with energy issues or you’ve studied them in depth\, there’s plenty to share and learn from each other. \nSign up here to receive the discussion materials and Zoom link. \nCome curious. Leave inspired. Everyone is welcome. \nThe Contra Costa Climate Circle is a Zoom meeting for the climate concerned. Come connect with like minded folks and discuss current events in a safe and friendly space\, each month\, the first Monday\, from 12-1 pm. All are welcome. We look forward to meeting you!\n\nImage Credit: Designed by redgreystock / Freepik
URL:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/may-climate-circle-flipping-the-grid-with-distributed-energy-resources/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Why California Needs the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund
DESCRIPTION:California wildfires are causing catastrophic damage—with a price tag around $250 billion. But why should taxpayers carry that cost while Big Oil gets a free pass? \nJoin us and our hosts at The Climate Center for a timely webinar on SB 684 (Menjivar) and AB 1243 (Addis)—legislation that would make fossil fuel companies pay into a Climate Superfund to support disaster recovery\, frontline communities\, and real climate action. \nHear from bill authors\, economists\, and advocacy leaders on how this bold plan can deliver justice and resilience for Californians. \nRegister here for the Climate Center Superfund webinar. \n\nImage Credit: Isabel Perlman
URL:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/webinar-why-california-needs-the-polluters-pay-climate-superfund/
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LOCATION:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/webinar-why-california-needs-the-polluters-pay-climate-superfund/
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SUMMARY:Mobilize to Make Polluters Pay on May 27
DESCRIPTION:California is poised to finally hold polluters accountable for the billions of dollars of damages and harms they have caused for decades. Join a broad coalition of organizers\, activists\, and citizens ready to make polluters pay on May 27th at the Capitol—in a history-making and inspiring rally. \nRSVP here and the organizers will share more details soon. Please help spread the word!
URL:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/mobilize-to-make-polluters-pay-on-may-27/
LOCATION:California Capitol—West Steps\, 1315 10th St\, Sacramento\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oil and Gas Action Network (OGAN)":MAILTO:info@oilgasaction.org
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SUMMARY:Utility Justice 101—Mass Training with Bill McKibben May 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Mass Virtual Training on May 28th: Utility Justice 101! \n350 Bay Area is putting on this training with the 350 Network Council\, Third Act\, and special guest Bill McKibben to reach people across the country who want to learn more about our current energy system and how they can fight back against monopoly utilities! \nFrom 5-6 pm PT\, we’ll be tackling questions like: \n⇒ How do electric & gas utilities work? \n⇒ Why are my bills so expensive?\n⇒ Why do utility companies have so much power\, and such little accountability? \n⇒ How can we fight back and achieve utility justice? \nThen\, from 6-6:30 pm\, we’ll hold regional breakout rooms and connect with others in our area who want to join the campaign for Energy Equity here in Northern California! Show up and represent! This is a great space to invite your friends\, family\, and neighbors who are concerned about their utility\, but aren’t sure what they can do themselves. \nRegister Now! \nPlus\, If you’re interested in joining the 350 Bay Area Energy Equity Campaign team and listserv\, send an email to info@350bayarea.org.
URL:https://350contracostaaction.org/event/utility-justice-101-mass-training-with-bill-mckibben-may-28-2025/
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