Yesterday was Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, which has significant connections to the ongoing struggle for environmental justice. Historically, communities of color, including Black communities, face disproportionate environmental burdens, including higher exposure to pollutants, reduced access to clean air and water, and higher rates of respiratory and other diseases. Environmental justice efforts aim to address these disparities by ensuring that all communities, regardless of race or economic status, have the same protection from environmental hazards and equal access to decision-making processes. Juneteenth reminds us that the fight for freedom is not only about social and economic justice but also about securing a healthy and sustainable environment for all. Read these articles and resources to learn more about Juneteenth, climate justice efforts, and ways you can get involved: - Read this blog post from Young, Gifted & Green written by a Black woman from Memphis and her experience with environmental justice and how it's tied to racial, economic, and social justice.
- Read about Clean Water Action's work throughout the nation, California, and the Bay Area to provide resources and assistance to historically low-income communities and communities of color.
- With your organization, apply for the Environmental Protection Agency's Community Change Grants Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. This grant will fund community-driven projects that address climate justice challenges and reduce pollution while strengthening and building resilient communities.
- The Green Program (TGP) has their open-source library with climate action resources on racial and sustainability education which includes news articles, interviews, videos, and books you can read or watch.
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| We're thrilled to announce a new open position at Acterra as the Director of Development and Communications! In this pivotal role, you'll lead our efforts in fundraising, strategic communications, and marketing to support our mission of environmental sustainability and equity. You'll oversee major gift programs, foundation support, and innovative campaigns that drive our annual operating budget.
You'll collaborate closely with our Executive Director, Board, and Program Teams to expand our impact and secure critical resources needed to support our initiatives, foster community partnerships, and champion sustainability across diverse audiences.
If you're passionate about sustainability, equity, and creating lasting impact through strategic initiatives, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply today! |
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EV Financial Incentives Clinic / Taller de incentivos financieros |
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Think you can’t afford an EV? Think again! Learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, including the Clean Cars for All grant and county-specific programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. This event will also have an EV Expo where you can check out different EV models. Sponsored by: San Jose Clean Energy. ¿Piensa que un carro eléctrico (EV) está fuera de su alcance? ¡Reconsidere! Conozca los varios programas de asistencia financiera disponibles para residentes con ingresos calificados, como el Crédito Fiscal Federal para vehículos eléctricos y la nueva subvención Carros Limpios para Todos y programas específicos del condado en el Área de la Bahía. Este evento tendrá una exposición de carros eléctricos donde podrá ver diferentes modelos. Patrocinado por: San Jose Clean Energy. |
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June 22, 10 AM – 12 PM | 22 de junio, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mayfair Community Center, San Jose |
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| Plant Powered Summer Challenge |
Although the Plant Powered Summer Challenge has already begun, it's not too late to sign up! Join Acterra and GreenTown Los Altos for a plant-based dietary challenge during June. You will receive guidance on plant based grocery substitutes, recipes to try with your friends and family, zero food waste tips, and other resources! Our top challengers will receive a prize at the end of the challenge.
Choose the number of days you can commit, whether it's once a week for Meatless Mondays or for the entire week, and compete with friends and family while we track your success |
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Drawdown’s Neighborhood: San Francisco Bay Area Screening Celebration |
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Join local climate heroes (including Acterra's E-Mobility Associate, Irvin Rivero), community members, and supporters for the launch of Drawdown’s Neighborhood: San Francisco Bay Area, a climate solutions short documentary series (premiering in late August 2024) that passes the mic to voices that often go unheard in global climate solutions conversations. The series is presented by Project Drawdown. The event will serve as a sneak peek screening of the series (showing clips from the 7 full episodes), before the global virtual launch in late August, and celebrate some of the unsung and undersung local climate solutions heroes making the the Bay Area a better place. |
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June 26, 7 – 9 PM David Brower Center's Goldman Theater, Berkeley |
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| Garden to Plate: A Plant-Based Cooking Demo |
Join Acterra's Crystal Hernandez & Remy Rinn to discover the incredible benefits of a plant-based diet and dive into the world of nutrient-packed, delicious food. Learn about the positive impact a plant-based diet can have on your health and the environment and get involved in making a vegan recipe! After the workshop, help beautify the community gardens with a fun volunteer day. Meet your neighbors while learning new skills and helping to create a beautiful place! No gardening experience is necessary. |
July 13, 10 AM – 1 PM 6th St Greenway Community Garden, Richmond |
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EV Charging for All Coalition Updates Please take action today to strengthen the state Green Building Code (“CALGreen”) which is currently in a public comment period. Once approved, the 2025 CALGreen Code will create new building standards for EV charging in multifamily housing — and for the first time, 100% of all new units with assigned parking must be provided with at least 1 EV-Ready charging receptacle, directly wired to a resident’s electricity meter for straightforward billing. The EV Charging for All Coalition (EVCAC), joined by many allies, has fought hard for the last three years advocating for these changes and we are excited by the progress made. However, there’s one sticking point — parking lifts in multifamily buildings aren’t subject to the EV charging requirements. EVCAC is calling for the parking lift exception to be removed from the code, so we can close this outdated loophole and promote EV charging for all. How to help? First: Join our letter campaign here to quickly send your “me too” public comment to the California Building Standards Commission. We’ve pre-drafted the message to make things easy (though you can customize if you wish). Comments must be sent no later than July 1, 2024. Second: tell your friends and neighbors. If you’re on social media, please share our LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram posts. Third: Organizations can also sign onto EVCAC’s detailed comment letter by clicking here. Thank you for speaking up for EV charging equity |
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| You could be eligible for up to $1,000 to purchase or lease an e-bike!
Peninsula Clean Energy is offering the incentive to income-qualified residents in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out if you’re eligible and apply today!
Learn more here. |
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Acterra is excited to welcome our new summer interns!
We're thrilled to have them join our team, bringing fresh energy and passion to our mission. This summer, they'll be diving into exciting projects focused on advocating for and promoting sustainability. Curious to know more about them? Visit our website and read more about our team!
Join us in giving them a warm welcome and stay tuned for the amazing impact they'll make!
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| - Harper Fortgang
- Keshwanth Puligulla
- Justin Chou-Belden
- Evelyn Usich
- Joey Sausville
- Ford Melillo
- Sonam Manghani
Say hello to our newest members: |
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Plant-Based Dairy Tasting & Workshop |
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| | On Saturday June 15, participants had an amazing time at the Plant-Based Dairy Tasting & Workshop hosted by Acterra, Clorofil, and Green Town Los Altos. Attendees had the opportunity to taste various plant-based dairy products, watch quick cooking demos, and receive free resources with recipes and information about food choices and climate change.
We were thrilled to see so many people join us and learn more about the benefits of plant-based eating. Not only is it better for our health, but it also helps reduce our carbon footprint on the planet. Thank you to everyone who attended and made it such a fantastic event!
Keep an eye out for more workshops and events like this in the future. |
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Endorsed Events and Job Opportunities Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. At this workshop you will learn to build, manage and utilize a home compost pile. Participants will also learn how to transform their household kitchen scraps into a rich, fine, and nutritious soil amendment for their gardens using worms. June 22 and July 27 from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Lucie Stern Community Center. Link. June 29 from 10 AM – 12 PM at 1608 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose. Link. Electrify Your Home San Bruno! It's Easier Than You Think! - Ready to supercharge your home's energy game? Join 350 Silicon Valley and learn how to easily electrify your water heating, space heating, and cooking. Discover new electric installation services, nab the latest rebates, and learn about renter and income-friendly ways to get started. Featuring experts from Peninsula Clean Energy and Home Energy Analytics. Plus, enjoy refreshments and be entered to win a free home energy assessment or portable induction cooking hob! June 27 from 6 – 8 PM at the San Bruno Library. Link. Fresh Approach is looking for Community Compost Hub Ambassador(s)! The Community Ambassador Program was created in order for Fresh Approach to cultivate stronger community linkages and improve our program offerings with the support of resident community members. They offer paid positions to local community members interested in the health and well-being of their community that will be supporting in-field operations for their mobile farmers’ market, community nutrition and gardening classes, as well as community outreach. If you live in Alameda County or San Mateo County, see more details and apply today! SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association, is hiring! The Sustainability and Resilience Policy Director will lead SPUR’s work to develop and implement an agenda for climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience. This position will also manage programmatic commitments in three areas: building decarbonization, earthquake resilience, and sea level rise resilience. If you have a deep knowledge of California public policy, a commitment to environmental protection and social justice, and a passion for sustainable and resilient urban development, see more details and apply today! |
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