Demystifying the Federal Funding Landscape
OnlineJoin 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 […]
Dr. Matt Ritter: California’s Urban Forests in a Changing Environment
Hershey Hall 801 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CATickets: $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 […]
Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Subnational Climate Leadership
OnlineSubnational 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, […]
Navigating Green Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
OnlineFor 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 […]
Hydrogen and Health Webinar
OnlineHear from Barb Gottlieb, Environment & Health Program Director at Physicians for Social Responsibility, speak about the role of hydrogen within our efforts to address climate change. REGISTER HERE
Become a Naturalist Day
La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCelebrate native plants with the Garden! Create native wildflower seed bombs, embark on a garden scavenger hunt, and enjoy a complimentary garden tour! Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to participate. On-going Activities: Scavenger Hunt & Wildflower Seed Balls 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Storytime 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Guided Tour 12 […]
Maddalena Bearzi in conversation with Beth Pratt about “Stranded: Finding Nature in Uncertain Times”
Palisades Branch Library 861 Alma Real Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPart of ALOUD TRAVELS: To the Beach Come out and celebrate summer with ALOUD in a festival-like atmosphere at one of our beachside library branches. The afternoon-long event will feature beach-themed author talks, a SoCal Summer Storytelling hour, and family-friendly activities. REGISTER HERE Maddalena Bearzi Maddalena Bearzi is President and co-founder of the Ocean Conservation […]
Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops – Westside Edition
Kind Grounds 3759 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEver 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. REGISTER HERE
Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops – Northeast Edition
Sustain LA 5214 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEver 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. REGISTER HERE
Hunting an Invisible Super-Pollutant: Strategies to Spot and Eliminate Methane Emissions
OnlineMethane is a powerful but invisible planet-heating gas that accounts for about one-third of Earth’s warming to date. By cutting methane emissions now, humans can rapidly reduce the rate of global warming, buying time as we lower carbon emissions in the long term. While there are many readily available—and highly profitable—ways to tackle these emissions, […]
The State of State Climate Ambition: Modeling Policy Progress and Opportunities with RMI
OnlineAs legislative sessions wrap up across the country and billions of federal climate dollars continue flowing to states, identifying opportunities for future action will be critical. Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) partnered with Climate XChange to release climate scorecards analyzing how 20 states are progressing toward climate-aligned targets. The scorecards use the state Energy Policy Simulator […]
Decarb is Going on Sale: Demystifying IRA Tax Incentives for Building Owners
OnlineThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. But what does this mean to building owners? As one White House expert recently put it, “decarbonization is going on sale.” Two-thirds of IRA funding will take the form of tax credits, which are being enhanced to benefit more […]
Hydrogen Blending in Buildings
OnlineJoin to learn more about hydrogen as part of a commitment to protect the planet and all who live here from the existential dangers of climate change. REGISTER HERE
Reimagining Energy Permitting for the 21st Century
HYBRID: Online and U.S. Capitol Visitors Center First Street NE, Room HVC-201, Washington, DC, United StatesCongress has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to rethink how the United States does energy permitting—a step that would accelerate efforts to modernize the country’s physical infrastructure. The old way of permitting must be reformed to facilitate deployment of innovative technologies that will enhance U.S. energy security and address environmental imperatives. Yet the discussion about permitting reform […]
Veloz Digital Dialogue — On The Grid: The Role of EVs in Energy Reliability
OnlineAlongside spotlight speaker Alice Reynolds, President of the California Public Utilities Commission, a full panel of industry experts will detail how EVs can play a role in grid reliability — from demand offset programs to battery storage solutions, and much more. Digital Dialogue Panel: Jigar J. Shah, Head of Energy Services, Electrify America James Frasher, […]
Greening Hollywood Sets to Flip the Script on Plastics
OnlineThe average film production uses as many as 39,000 single-use plastic bottles over a 60-day period. Removing single-use plastics from sets not only saves money, it can also help influence what is shown on screen and help transform our culture from viewing single-use plastics as “normal”— because they’re not. Through the power of collaboration, entertainment […]
Inflation Reduction Act – What’s in it for you?
OnlineJoin for an illuminating virtual panel exploring the environmental programs and incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): the single largest investment in climate and the green economy in U.S. history. The expert panel will demystify the IRA, providing valuable information about its programs, protections, and incentives. Discover how you can save tens of […]
Virtual Tour of Green Home
OnlineJoin a virtual tour of a Green Home! Brandon is a Sr. Applications Engineer for an innovative solar technology company. He was influenced by growing up with a father who was a pioneer of sustainable building professionals. Now that he owns a property of his own up in the hills near Temecula, he has undertaken […]
Shade Tree Give Away
339 North Fickett Street 339 North Fickett Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLA Conservation Corps, Climate Resolve, USGBC-LA and Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory are partnering to bring you a shade tree giveaway! We will distribute 100 shade trees first come first serve from the parking lot across from Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory. REGISTER HERE
River Fest 2023
L.A. State Historic Park 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Friends of the LA River for River Fest 2023 – a free open-air arts, film, and community resource festival celebrating the LA River! The second annual River Fest brings the River to the People and the People to the River! River Fest 2023 will feature a variety of local artists, live performances, short environmental […]