UCLA Sustainability

Navigating Green Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
For two decades, local stormwater managers have recognized green infrastructure as a centerpiece One Water strategy that is an effective, multi-benefit approach. Yet, green infrastructure has mostly remained on the fringes of stormwater management. A “nice to have” amenity. There are different reasons why green infrastructure hasn’t yet been implemented at scale. Lack of funds to pay for maintenance is often cited as one leading barrier. WaterNow Alliance and Environmental Policy Innovation Center will host a 1-hour webinar for utility and community leaders nationwide exploring the state of green infrastructure uptake and how to finance green Infrastructure establishment costs as capital investments and unlock funding options for at least the first several years of green infrastructure maintenance.
The webinar has 5 objectives—

Highlight the results of the State of Public Sector Green Stormwater Infrastructure survey.
Feature perspectives from green infrastructure practitioners on the most effective levers for scaling implementation of green infrastructure.
Equip participants with the knowledge of how to finance green infrastructure establishment costs as capital costs as a way to unlock State Revolving Fund dollars for a wider range of green infrastructure investments.
Feature real-world case studies from communities and utilities working to bring green infrastructure to scale.
Answer questions about how to navigate green infrastructure establishment and long-term maintenance.

Our speakers are:

Stephanie Vo, Senior Water Policy Associate, Environmental Policy Innovation Center
Barbara Hopkins, Executive Director, Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange
Nicole Chavas, President and Chief Operating Officer, Greenprint Partners
Andy Kaminski, Senior Project Manager, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Caroline Koch, Director of Water Policy, WaterNow Alliance

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Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Subnational Climate Leadership
2023-07-11 17:00 - 18:15 | Online
Subnational collaboration offers unique opportunities for cooperation between China and the U.S., particularly in areas where local governments can have a greater impact and federal authority is limited. Both nations have influential states that inform their national policy decisions. Several key sectors offer opportunities for subnational climate action, including: transitioning from fossil fuels and coal, decarbonizing energy, enhancing climate resilience and adaptation, designing carbon markets, and reducing methane emissions. Join us to hear from issue-experts, including on a recent paper, Subnational Climate Action in the U.S and China: Where We Are and Opportunities for Cooperation.
Registration is free, but required. Register here.

Dr. Matt Ritter: California’s Urban Forests in a Changing Environment
2023-07-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Hershey Hall, 801 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Tickets: $20 – $40
FREE for students
Dr. Ritter will discuss patterns and trends in tree selection and considerations for helping to ensure a healthy urban forest in Los Angeles. Dr. Ritter’s presentation will be a photographic exposé of the lives and stories of some of the fascinating trees featured in the recent second edition of his book “A Californian’s Guide to the Trees among Us,” a new natural history and identification guide to urban and suburban trees in California. He will also share recent research findings about the structure and function of California’s urban forest and its future.
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Demystifying the Federal Funding Landscape
2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join Emerald Cities Collaborative, The Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund, and Just Solutions for an informative webinar on the basics of federal funding mechanisms and how communities can navigate federal funding and financing opportunities.
During this event, we will explore competitive grants, formula grants, and tax credits, providing clarity on how each of these mechanisms works and the opportunities they present. We will also discuss the federal, state, and local budget processes and shed light on areas that may often be overlooked. Lastly, we will review real-life examples of federal funding opportunities to help attendees be better prepared to identify funding opportunities and advocate for their community’s needs.
The webinar will also include time for audience questions and answers, providing an opportunity for participants to seek clarification, share experiences, and engage with speakers.
Join TO demystify the federal funding process and discuss the pathways you can use to access funding for your community.
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LACI's Going for Gold Blueprint - Request for Information Webinar
2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
You’re invited to join the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), LA28, and Gladstein Neandross and Associates, for this informational webinar on LACI’s Request for Information (RFI) to identify innovative charging and mobility solutions that can support infrastructure and transportation needs in the Los Angeles (LA) region.
To activate the investments in infrastructure needed to achieve state and regional targets, LACI is executing a California Energy Commission grant titled “Going for Gold: A Blueprint to Catalyze Medium and Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure Investments in the Los Angeles Region Preceding the 2028 Games” to identify and assess opportunities to integrate zero emission Medium-/Heavy-Duty transportation solutions into the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games while initiating investments in charging infrastructure that will benefit the LA region for the long term.
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As part of this Blueprint, LACI is launching an RFI to evaluate mobile and modular charging technologies that can support flexible duty cycles and increase speed to energization of charging infrastructure. Additionally, LACI seeks to evaluate non-traditional electric mobility solutions (e.g. electric cargo bikes, electric low-speed shuttles, etc.) and their potential impact for specific needs of large events and contained campus applications.
LACI is looking for responses from qualified applicants with the goal of informing:

The Going for Gold Blueprint, which will be shared with the CEC and a wide array of stakeholders interested in innovative charging solutions.
LA28 and regional transportation agencies & planners of the zero emission solutions available today.

Webinar Agenda

Welcome and Introductions
Blueprint Background
RFI Purpose
Technology Focus Areas
How to Apply
Timeline
Q&A

Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Valley Edition
2023-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Prostainable, 20969 Ventura Blvd, Suite 25, Los Angeles, CA, 91364, United States
Ever heard of Bokashi? Come learn all about the power of this simple fermented composting process during one of Compostable’s 1-hour in-person workshops. These systems are great for people with small spaces who want to offset their food scrap footprint right at home with minimal effort.
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Climate Resolve Open House with Senator Ben Allen
2023-06-30 16:30 - 19:00 | LACI, 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
You’re invited to an open house on June 30 to find out more about Climate Resolve’s initiatives and campaigns in battling urban heat in Los Angeles and across the state. Senator Ben Allen of the 24th District will be the keynote speaker for the evening. We’d love for you to join us and participate in the ongoing fight against climate change.

Light refreshments will be available
Space is limited, registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis
Parking and Transit: The LACI parking lot has EV charging, parking costs $10. The DASH system, Route A, has a stop at LACI. And the new Little Tokyo Station is a mere 13-minute walk to and from LACI. Metro Bike Share is also an option.

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A Collaborative Brainstorm for Climate Resiliency
2023-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join Work on Climate and IDEO for a collaborative brainstorm session around climate resiliency for frontline communities.
This event is open to anyone, and designed to help you apply the principles of blue sky brainstorming to everyday problem-solving against climate change.
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W﻿hat is the Climate Resiliency Challenge?
Have an idea for how to empower frontline communities to prevent, prepare for, and recover from the most urgent climate-related disasters, like wildfires, floods, and extreme weather?
IDEO, CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, and Aon are launching the Climate Resiliency Challenge, seeking bold, innovative solutions to address some of our worst climate-related hazards. The Challenge will award a total prize of $1 million to the most novel ideas!
Click here to view more details about the challenge

Climate Equity LA Series: Citywide Heat Safety Response and Awareness
2023-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
This Climate Equity LA Series workshop will center on both building region-wide awareness for heat safety, and how the City deploys emergency response resources for extreme heat. Both frontline voices and policy/technical experts will lift topics that we must discuss to inform key practices to prevent heat injury, both individually and systemically. These dialogues with practitioners and policy makers will also lift the ways public agencies can strengthen our preparation for heat season, and highlight the resources available to prevent excess deaths and hospitalizations.
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A Cleantech Pride Celebration & Networking Event with LACI and StartOut LA
2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
This event aims to create a space where diverse voices unite, ideas flourish, and empowerment abounds. This is a unique opportunity to connect with trailblazers who are shaping the future of cleantech while proudly celebrating the colorful tapestry of LGBTQ+ identities.
C﻿apacity is limited to 100 attendees.
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Light refreshments will be served. Parking validation will be provided to all guests for the La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) parking lot located at 525 S Hewitt Street, Downtown LA.
Join after the celebration at The Resident for continued mixing and mingling! The Resident is an outdoor bar and music venue located a 1/4 mile walk from campus. You are welcome to stay parked in the LKIC lot to attend this continued networking opportunity.

Solutions in Our Soil - From Science to Practice
2023-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
The Solutions in our Soil webinar series has explored what soil health means and why it’s so important, how it’s connected to water, and where we can promote soil health throughout the food supply chain. This fourth and final webinar will focus on soil health practices on the ground and how soils are integral to climate-resilient agriculture.
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P﻿anelists:
Katie Chiapuzio: Director of Environmental Science and Resources, Braga Fresh
Katie Chiapuzio is the Director of Environmental Science and Resources for Braga Fresh. She holds a degree in Environmental Science, Technology and Policy from Cal State Monterey Bay. Before beginning her career at Braga, she worked in habitat restoration and apiculture. She’s been with Braga for almost 4 years and manages all ESG data analysis and compliance as well as on-farm research, apiary maintenance and all sustainability projects and grant pursual.
Justin Wylie: Fifth-generation Farmer and Partner, Wylie Farms
Justin Wylie is a fifth-generation farmer and partner at Wylie Farms, a family business specializing in regenerative farm management of pistachios, almonds, and citrus. Growing up in Merced, Justin developed a deep appreciation for farming, inspired by his father Craig Wylie and uncle Chris Wylie, who have been devoted to pistachio farming since the 1970s under the mentorship of the renowned pistachio legend, Bob Peterson. When he’s not at home with his wife and four children on their organic Golden Nugget ranch, Justin dedicates his time to farming his own organic pistachio orchards in Madera, California. Alongside his farming responsibilities, Justin serves on the American Pistachio Growers sustainability committee, leveraging his expertise and efforts to promote regenerative practices in the industry.
Moderated by: Elliot Grant, Central Coast Project Manager, Sustainable Conservation
Elliot recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies, concentrating in Agroecology. At U.C. Santa Cruz he worked for the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) as a student assistant at the Chadwick Garden. Before that, he was a farm hand for Route One Farms, a 40-acre organic vegetable farm in Santa Cruz County. Elliot was raised in Marin County and currently resides in Santa Cruz where he enjoys surfing, fishing, and growing flowers.

Assessing the Mobility Needs of Rural and Underserved Communities in California
2023-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Households in small and rural communities are often automobile dependent, and those with low incomes or who do not own a car have limited transportation options for accessing basic services that improve lives and livelihoods, including jobs, health care, healthy food, and more. In this webinar, researchers from the National Center for Sustainable Transportation will highlight research pertaining to meeting the mobility needs of small, rural, and marginalized communities in California.
Caroline Rodier, Professional Researcher at the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis (ITS-Davis), will share updates from a three-year experiment in electric vehicle carsharing servicing marginalized rural communities in California’s Central Valley. Jesus Barajas, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at UC Davis, will share findings from a recently concluded study that assessed transportation barriers and adaptations in carless households.
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Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Decarbonizing the Power Sector
2023-06-28 17:00 - 18:15 | Online
The United States and China both face similar challenges in decarbonizing their power sector, despite differing political and economic systems. Meanwhile, both nations have made commitments for transforming their power sectors, with the U.S. targeting zero carbon power by 2035 and China aiming to achieve 39% non-fossil based power by 2025. Join us to hear from issue-experts on opportunities for enhanced near-term action in the power sector for the U.S. and China, including on a recent report, Decarbonizing the Power Sector in the U.S. and China.
Registration is free, but required. Register here.

LGBTQ2S+ Natural Resources Leaders Unite to Discuss the Importance of Community
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join for an inspiring Secretary Speaker Series to celebrate Pride Month and shine a spotlight on LGBTQ2s+ Natural Resource Leaders. This discussion will delve into “The Importance of Community” and explore finding and building it. An esteemed panel of LGBTQ2s+ leaders will share their personal journeys, experiences, and insights, highlighting the crucial role that community plays in fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and collaboration. From inherited families to chosen families to gender-affirming care and other networks of care, a supportive environment is crucial to well-being. The panel will also look at allyship and what it means to be a good ally in the workplace. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation, connect with industry experts, and celebrate Pride Month with us.
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Decarbonizing the Future: Direct Air Capture and other Carbon Management Technologies
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Along with deep decarbonization across all sectors of the economy, carbon removal is essential to getting to net-zero emissions by mid-century. This will require both natural and technological means of removal, such as enhanced carbon uptake from forests, adjusted agricultural practices, and large-scale deployment of DAC with sequestration. This event will serve to give a high-level overview of those topics in an effort to increase awareness of and support for direct air capture and other carbon management technologies.
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LACI Open House for Colleges and Universities
2023-06-27 11:00 - 12:30 | La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) invites faculty and staff from local and regional colleges and universities to attend an open house.
This event is designed to share information about LACI’s programming with the local higher education community. LACI is creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by unlocking innovation by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies, transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders in transportation, energy, and sustainable cities, and enhancing communities through workforce development, technology pilots, and other programs.
Since LACI opened its doors in 2011, the incubator has supported over 375 start-ups, helped our companies raise over $1B in funding, created 2600+ jobs, and helped generate $733M+ in economic activity for the city.
The program will feature brief presentations from LACI executives, program leads, entrepreneurs, and program participants. There will also be time set aside for networking with representatives from the LACI community and tour of the La Kretz Innovation Campus.
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Resilience and Futureproofing Considerations for EV Charging Infrastructure
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will host a webinar on resilience and futureproofing considerations for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
This webinar will cover topics such as maintaining performance, reliability, and accessibility of EV charging stations during power outages and extreme weather events, maximizing the usefulness of charging stations near evacuation routes during emergencies, protecting charging infrastructure from extreme weather, and creating space for future expansion and power upgrades.
Speakers will discuss considerations for building resilience into site analysis and deployment, including optimal siting along key evacuation corridors, key steps for coordinating and installing EV charging for resilience, incorporating on-site power generation and energy storage capacity, and integrating mobile energy storage systems.

Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to incorporate solutions that build resilience and account for futureproofing in site planning and design.
Bridget Gilmore from the Joint Office will moderate the webinar and take audience questions. You can ask questions in the “Questions & Comments” field on the Zoom registration form.
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Explore Your Climate Action Sweet Spot
2023-06-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Led by an experienced facilitator, this 2-hour interactive workshop will guide you through a series of exercises to explore your personal hero, identify your climate action sweet spot, and overcome barriers to taking meaningful climate action.
Here’s what you can expect from the workshop:

Reflect on key areas that bring you a sense of purpose on your climate journey
Explore barriers that could be holding you back from fulfilling your goals
Connect with your group to build strategies to overcome hurdles

Through a mix of personal reflection, small community group discussions, and plenary sessions, you’ll explore insights into how you can make a meaningful contribution to the movement. Whether you’re new to the movement or a seasoned climate advocate, this workshop is designed to help you explore your unique role and move the needle on your climate journey!
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Debrief of the Ruling in Arizona v. Navajo Nation
2023-06-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Please join this discussion of the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in Arizona v. Navajo Nation.
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Panelists will give insight on the arguments, historical precedent, and the long-term impact of this case on tribes and natural resources. Featured in the discussion will be:
Paul Spruhan — Assistant Attorney General, Litigation Unit, Navajo Nation Department of Justice;
Heather Tanana — Assistant Professor of Law & Wallace Stegner Center Fellow, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law;
Matthew L.M. Fletcher — Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law, Michigan Law;
Heather Whiteman Runs Him — Director of the Tribal Justice Clinic & Associate Clinical Professor, University of Arizona Rogers College of Law.
The discussion will be moderated by Mica Llerandi, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Director of the Tribal Legal Development Clinic.

Habitat Restoration Day
2023-06-24 08:00 - 11:00 | Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Preserve, 6100 Woodley Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91604, United States
Join Friends of the LA River, California Native Plant Society, and San Fernando Valley Audubon for a morning of invasive plant removal and bird walks in the Sepulveda Basin!
With the help of the California Native Plant Society, volunteers will remove invasive mustard and learn about its impact on the ecosystem and why its removal is vital to restoring California’s native habitat. Afterward, join San Fernando Valley Audubon Society as they lead nature-filled walks around the Nature Reserve, binoculars provided!
PLEASE BRING:

Refillable water bottle and snacks
Sunscreen
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Long pants (recommended)
Long sleeve shirt (recommended)

Gloves and weeding tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
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LA'S Social & Environmental Impact Changemakers
2023-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Guayakí Yerba Mate HQ, 215 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90291, United States
Join B Local Los Angeles at the Guayakí Yerba Mate HQ as they present a panel discussion featuring a diverse array of perspectives from local environmental and social justice changemakers.
Moderated by B Corporation impact advocates Jessica Rosen, of Guayakí, and Genevieve Lawrence, of MaCher, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to learn first hand from experts driving regenerative impacts across businesses, NGOs and communities. Hang out after the panel to mix and mingle with Los Angeles based sustainability experts and sip and snack on some of Guayaki’s cocktails, natural wine poured by Vin on Rose, and food provided by The Butcher’s Daughter.
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Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Reducing Methane Emissions in the U.S. and China
2023-06-22 17:00 - 18:15 | Online
As two of the largest global economies and energy consumers, China and the U.S. are also the top and third largest methane emitters, respectively. Both nations have significant opportunities to reduce their methane emissions over the next decade, with some methods of reduction having low or no costs associated. In the U.S., it’s estimated that a total reduction potential of 224 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (Mt CO₂e) can be achieved through abatement measures costing $100/t CO₂e or less by 2030. Meanwhile, in China, the potential for methane reduction is predicted to reach 469 Mt CO₂e in 2030, which is equivalent to a 35% decrease from 2015 levels. Join us to hear from issue-experts, sharing insights from a new report, Reducing Methane Emissions in the U.S. and China.
Registration is free, but required. Register here.

Haagen-Smit Clean Air Talks
2023-06-22 13:30 - 15:30 | HYBRID: CalEPA Headquarters, Byron Sher Auditorium, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Haagen-Smit Awards recognize individuals for their exceptional and transformative contributions, widespread impacts, and novel accomplishments related to clean air and climate change. This year, CARB is pleased to present the seven individuals below with Haagen-Smit Awards.
Please join the Haagen-Smit Clean Air Talks, where seven 2022 Haagen-Smit award winners will make a short (10-12 minute) presentation on their work. This event is open to the public.
Award Recipients

Peggy Shepard, co-founder and executive director of WE-ACT, awarded for Environmental Justice
Prashant Gargava, Member Secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board of India, awarded for International Leadership
Allen Goldstein, Professor at U.C. Berkeley, awarded for Science and Technology
Bill Magavern, Policy Director for the Coalition for Clean Air, awarded for Policy
Jonathan Samet, Dean/Professor at the Colorado School of Public Health awarded for Environmental Health Research
Shankar Prasad, CARB/OEHHA (retired), awarded for Environmental Justice
Daniel Albritton, former Director of NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Division, awarded for Policy. Unfortunately, Dan passed away last month. His long-time collaborator Susan Solomon will be giving a talk about his life’s work.

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Webinar | Plastic-Free Seas: Diving Into How Plastic Impacts Health, Climate, and Our Oceans
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
On June 22, the Plastic Pollution Coalition will dive deep into the challenges that plastic pollution poses to our oceans and our bodies, how polluted waters disrupt the mental health benefits we gain from access to healthy oceans and waterways, and how we may restore our planet as well as our own physical and mental well-being. Joining the conversation will be “Her Deepness,” Sylvia Earle, President & Co-Chair of Mission Blue and National Geographic Explorer in Residence; Wallace J Nichols, Marine Biologist & Author of Blue Mind; and Imari Walker-Franklin, PhD, Research Chemist at RTI International & Author of Plastics. The panel will be moderated by Plastic Pollution Coalition CEO & Co-Founder Dianna Cohen.
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Clean Power and Clean Vehicles
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
On May 11th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed urgently needed limits on carbon emissions from power plants that burn coal and gas, targeting the source of about a third of U.S. carbon pollution—or a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions.
On April 12th, the EPA proposed rules to cut carbon emissions from cars and trucks, which are still the nation’s No. 1 source of greenhouse gas emissions. These standards, like the power plant rules, complement the incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act that make it cheaper and easier to cut these dangerous emissions. These rules will also send a strong market signal for growing our clean economy.
Please join E2 to hear from two EPA Deputy Administrators Alejandra Nunez and Tomás Elias Carbonell about these critical rules and the important steps we can take to confront the climate crisis. NRDC Senior Strategic Director, David Doniger, will follow with a behind the scenes look at these rules, how they fit into the Clean Air Act and the importance of advocating for strong final rules.
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Financing the Energy Transition: A Policy Leadership Series Event with Jigar Shah
2023-06-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
As head of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO), Jigar Shah oversees hundreds of billions in loan authority to finance the ambitious energy deployments needed to accelerate the clean energy transition at scale.
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) on Tuesday, June 20, as RFF President and CEO Richard Newell sits down with Shah to dive deep into the lessons he learned as a clean energy entrepreneur, how that is informing his approach at DOE, and the vision for how public and private finance can work together to underwrite the US energy transition at scale.
To attend this event virtually, please RSVP and follow the instructions in the Zoom confirmation email.

Nothin' But Water June INLAND Cleanup 2023
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park, 6300 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91406, United States
Join Heal the Bay, in partnership with Friends of the Los Angeles River, for an extra special river cleanup!
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How California Can Improve Water Right Curtailment to Better Manage Water Scarcity
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Droughts are becoming more frequent and intense in California, and many watersheds experience seasonal water scarcity nearly every year. To protect water rights, human health and safety, and the environment from serious harm, California’s State Water Resources Control Board needs to be able to routinely curtail unlawful water uses. However, the agency has struggled to carry out this basic function, running into resource constraints and technical, legal, and political barriers. In our April report, Managing Water Scarcity: A Framework for Fair and Effective Water Right Curtailment in California, CLEE described the legal context for and history of curtailments in California and recommended concrete actions the State Water Board and Legislature can take to build a framework for fair and effective curtailment in California. The Legislature is considering bills that partially address some of our recommendations, but our research suggests more comprehensive action is needed, and soon.
Join two of the report’s authors for a free lunchtime policy briefing and Q&A on this important topic.
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For questions, please contact maia.baltzley@berkeley.edu.

Extreme Heat Plans: Challenges of Implementation
2023-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join to hear from experts on extreme heat about how they are moving forward with their plans, including new challenges requiring innovative and collaborative approaches to building resilience. In various parts of California and the West, extreme heat events have been occurring more frequently and with more intensity. Extreme heat plans, developed to mitigate negative impacts and adapt to this new heat reality, are being implemented for the first time.
Speakers: Marta Segura, M.P.H., Chief Heat Officer & Climate Emergency Mobilization Director; Braden Kay, Extreme Heat Program Manager in the Office of Planning and Research; David Hondula, Ph.D., Director of Heat Response and Mitigation for The City of Phoenix, Arizona; and Kimberly Fuentes, Policy Analyst for Sen. Caroline Menjivar.
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Climate jobs around the green ecosystem
2023-06-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join to meet companies working byte by byte and acre by acre to solve the climate crisis. This job fair will feature many marketing & communication focused roles.
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About Terra.do job fairs
We host action-packed job fairs each month, giving candidates upfront access to hear from companies about their climate solutions and why you should join them.

Hear about dozens of open roles, in a single event
Engage directly with CXOs and hiring managers
Free for candidates to attend

After the final hiring manager presents, please stay for networking where you can spend time visiting breakout rooms to chat further with the companies and organizations you have heard from today.
