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SUMMARY:Climate Resolve Open House with Senator Ben Allen
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nLight refreshments will be available\nSpace is limited\, registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\nParking 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.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/climate-resolve-open-house-with-senator-ben-allen/
LOCATION:LACI\, 525 S Hewitt St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T120000
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SUMMARY:Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Valley Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/compostable-summer-series-bokashi-workshops-valley-edition/
LOCATION:Prostainable\, 20969 Ventura Blvd\, Suite 25\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91364\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T113000
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SUMMARY:LACI's Going for Gold Blueprint - Request for Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nREGISTER HERE \nAs 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. \nLACI is looking for responses from qualified applicants with the goal of informing: \n\nThe Going for Gold Blueprint\, which will be shared with the CEC and a wide array of stakeholders interested in innovative charging solutions.\nLA28 and regional transportation agencies & planners of the zero emission solutions available today.\n\nWebinar Agenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nBlueprint Background\nRFI Purpose\nTechnology Focus Areas\nHow to Apply\nTimeline\nQ&A
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lacis-going-for-gold-blueprint-request-for-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T120000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying the Federal Funding Landscape
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nDuring 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. \nThe webinar will also include time for audience questions and answers\, providing an opportunity for participants to seek clarification\, share experiences\, and engage with speakers. \nJoin TO demystify the federal funding process and discuss the pathways you can use to access funding for your community.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/demystifying-the-federal-funding-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T173000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Matt Ritter: California’s Urban Forests in a Changing Environment
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $20 – $40\nFREE for students \nDr. 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/dr-matt-ritter-californias-urban-forests-in-a-changing-environment/
LOCATION:Hershey Hall\, 801 Hilgard Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T181500
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Subnational Climate Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is free\, but required. Register here.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/opportunities-for-enhanced-near-term-u-s-china-climate-action-subnational-climate-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="California-China Climate Institute":MAILTO:ccci@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T110000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Green Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe webinar has 5 objectives— \n\nHighlight the results of the State of Public Sector Green Stormwater Infrastructure survey.\nFeature perspectives from green infrastructure practitioners on the most effective levers for scaling implementation of green infrastructure.\nEquip 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.\nFeature real-world case studies from communities and utilities working to bring green infrastructure to scale.\nAnswer questions about how to navigate green infrastructure establishment and long-term maintenance.\n\nOur speakers are: \n\nStephanie Vo\, Senior Water Policy Associate\, Environmental Policy Innovation Center\nBarbara Hopkins\, Executive Director\, Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange\nNicole Chavas\, President and Chief Operating Officer\, Greenprint Partners\nAndy Kaminski\, Senior Project Manager\, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District\nCaroline Koch\, Director of Water Policy\, WaterNow Alliance\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/navigating-green-infrastructure-operations-maintenance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T190000
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen and Health Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hear 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hydrogen-and-health-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T130000
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SUMMARY:Become a Naturalist Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate native plants with the Garden! Create native wildflower seed bombs\, embark on a garden scavenger hunt\, and enjoy a complimentary garden tour! \nDrop-in anytime between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to participate. \nOn-going Activities: Scavenger Hunt & Wildflower Seed Balls \n10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Storytime \n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Guided Tour \n12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Botanical Illustrations Activity \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/become-a-naturalist-day/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T123000
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SUMMARY:Maddalena Bearzi in conversation with Beth Pratt about “Stranded: Finding Nature in Uncertain Times”
DESCRIPTION:Part of ALOUD TRAVELS: To the Beach \nCome 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. \nREGISTER HERE \nMaddalena Bearzi\nMaddalena Bearzi is President and co-founder of the Ocean Conservation Society. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology and a Post-Doctorate from UCLA\, and she has been involved in studying marine mammals with a conservation bias since 1990. Her research on dolphins and whales off California represents one of the longest investigations worldwide. She has published several scientific peer-reviewed papers\, she is co-author of “Beautiful Minds: The Parallel Lives of Great Apes and Dolphins” (Harvard University Press)\, and author of “Dolphin Confidential: Confessions of a Field Biologist” (University of Chicago Press) and “Stranded: Finding Nature in Uncertain Times” (Heyday). Her first children’s book for MacMillan is forthcoming. Her work and books have been covered\, among many others\, by CNN\, NPR\, KPCC\, Al Jazeera America\, The LA Times\, and American Scientist. Maddalena is also a writer for other media\, including National Geographic. Born and raised in Italy\, she lives in Los Angeles\, California\, with her husband and dog. \nBeth Pratt\nA lifelong advocate for wildlife\, Beth Pratt has worked in environmental leadership roles for over twenty-five years\, and in two of the country’s largest national parks: Yosemite and Yellowstone. As the California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation\, Pratt leads the #SaveLACougars campaign to build the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing\, which broke ground on Earth Day\, April 22\, 2022. Her innovative conservation work has been featured by the Los Angeles Times\, NPR\, The New Yorker\, and more. Author of I Heart Wildlife and When Mountain Lions are Neighbors\, her new book Yosemite Wildlife will be published in 2024. She has also contributed to the books The Nature of Yosemite and Inspiring Generations as well as given a TEDx talk\, “How a Lonely Cougar in Los Angeles Inspired the  World\,” and is featured in the documentary\, “The Cat that Changed America.” Pratt spends much of her time in Los Angeles\, but makes her home outside of Yosemite with her five dogs\, two cats\, and the wildlife that frequent her backyard.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/maddalena-bearzi-in-conversation-with-beth-pratt-about-stranded-finding-nature-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Palisades Branch Library\, 861 Alma Real Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90272\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T130000
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SUMMARY:Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Westside Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/compostable-summer-series-bokashi-workshops-westside-edition/
LOCATION:Kind Grounds\, 3759 Sawtelle Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90066\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T120000
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SUMMARY:Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Northeast Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/compostable-summer-series-bokashi-workshops-northeast-edition/
LOCATION:Sustain LA\, 5214 Monte Vista Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T130000
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CREATED:20230714T171202Z
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SUMMARY:Hunting an Invisible Super-Pollutant: Strategies to Spot and Eliminate Methane Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Methane 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\, finding methane in the first place can be a serious challenge. \nThis July Lunch & Learn will bring together Deanna Haines\, Jorn Dinh Herner\, and Francesca Hopkins\, three leading methane detection experts who work to see the unseen. They will share lessons and outline how cutting methane can bring about a more stable climate and livable future. \nPanelists: \n\nDeanna Haines\, Senior Director\, Honeywell\nJorn Dinh Herner\, Administration & Emissions\, Mitigation Branch Chief\, California Air Resources Board\nFrancesca Hopkins\, Assistant Professor of Climate Change & Sustainability\, University of California\, Riverside
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hunting-an-invisible-super-pollutant-strategies-to-spot-and-eliminate-methane-emissions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T120000
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SUMMARY:The State of State Climate Ambition: Modeling Policy Progress and Opportunities with RMI
DESCRIPTION:As 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 models to: \n\nExplore each state’s progress on climate action\,\nAssess how current climate and clean energy policies will help meet emissions reduction goals\, and\nIdentify gaps in each state’s policy landscape that can further mitigate climate change.\n\nJoin a panel of experts from RMI and Climate XChange to explore how the U.S. landscape of state-level climate policy will help us reach our climate goals\, including which states are leading the charge\, what policies are essential to meet emissions reduction targets\, and how states can pass ambitious\, science-based climate policy to close remaining gaps. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/the-state-of-state-climate-ambition-modeling-policy-progress-and-opportunities-with-rmi/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T130000
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CREATED:20230707T202403Z
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SUMMARY:Decarb is Going on Sale: Demystifying IRA Tax Incentives for Building Owners
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. But what does this mean to building owners? \nAs one White House expert recently put it\, “decarbonization is going on sale.” \nTwo-thirds of IRA funding will take the form of tax credits\, which are being enhanced to benefit more organizations\, including nonprofits and even local governments. \nIn addition\, the EPAct 179D tax deduction has been made permanent\, and its value has more than doubled from $1.80 per square foot to $5. \nJoin LABBC’s (Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge) David Hodgins in conversation with federal tax law expert Gabrielle Jacques of Norton Rose Fulbright and energy efficiency expert Rich Maiolo of Capital Review Group for a conversation about: \n\nRecent changes to federal tax incentives under IRA;\nHow to access these incentives; and\nCase studies on real-world projects\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/decarb-is-going-on-sale-demystifying-ira-tax-incentives-for-building-owners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T160000
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen Blending in Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hydrogen-blending-in-buildings/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T100000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Energy Permitting for the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Congress 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 to date has largely focused on procedural reforms to federal statutes\, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). While siting and building need to speed up\, additional permitting challenges for new and emerging energy technology solutions remain. \nPlease join the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) on Capitol Hill for a briefing event featuring keynote remarks by Reps. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Scott Peters (D-CA) followed by an expert panel discussion on ways Congress can reduce barriers to digital energy solutions\, increase new energy infrastructure technologies\, and modernize our entire energy infrastructure. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions for the speakers? Ask on Slido.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/reimagining-energy-permitting-for-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:HYBRID: Online and U.S. Capitol Visitors Center\, First Street NE\, Room HVC-201\, Washington\, DC\, 20510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T120000
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CREATED:20230628T182450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T175941Z
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SUMMARY:Veloz Digital Dialogue — On The Grid: The Role of EVs in Energy Reliability
DESCRIPTION:Alongside 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. \nDigital Dialogue Panel: \n\nJigar J. Shah\, Head of Energy Services\, Electrify America\nJames Frasher\, Manager of New Business Development\, Grants and Innovation\, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)\nSmriti Mishra\, Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Alliances\, WeaveGrid\nHeather Donaldson\, Managing Director\, Black & Veatch\nModerator: Josh Boone Executive Director\, Veloz\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/veloz-digital-dialogue-on-the-grid-the-role-of-evs-in-energy-reliability/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230712T233139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T233139Z
UID:18654-1689861600-1689865200@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Greening Hollywood Sets to Flip the Script on Plastics
DESCRIPTION:The 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 unions\, advocacy organizations\, and stars use their influence to divest from single use-plastic\, both behind and in front of the camera. \nDuring this thought-provoking discussion\, we will explore the power of the entertainment industry to drive positive change to measurably reduce plastic pollution by eliminating single-use plastic in production. Joining the conversation will be Fran Drescher\, actor\, environmentalist\, and President of the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA); Asher Levin\, Creative Director of the Environmental Media Association (EMA); and Emellie O’Brien\, CEO & Co-founder of Earth Angel. The panel will be moderated by Jordan Howard\, Founder of ShftSpace. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/greening-hollywood-sets-to-flip-the-script-on-plastics/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230626T234209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T002727Z
UID:18560-1689874200-1689877800@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Inflation Reduction Act - What's in it for you?
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 thousands of dollars through qualifying tax credits\, and how state and local governments\, community groups\, and innovative companies can access funding to reach their climate goals. This new law has transformational potential for people and the planet\, so it’s important that governments and private entities take advantage of these time-sensitive opportunities before they pass us by! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/inflation-reduction-act-whats-in-it-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230723
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230718T173742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T173742Z
UID:18769-1689984000-1690070399@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Green Home
DESCRIPTION:Join a virtual tour of a Green Home! \nBrandon 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.  \nNow that he owns a property of his own up in the hills near Temecula\, he has undertaken a truly regenerative transformation project of what once looked like a deserted property into a home with net-positive energy sanctuary.  \nBrandon shares the strategic approach he has taken to regenerate his home and the land surrounding his home on an almost 5-acre property including decarbonization\, water management\, and landscaping following the concept of “sustainable site.” He will show us in this virtual tour of his home. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/virtual-tour-of-green-home/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230718T172212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T172212Z
UID:18764-1690016400-1690030800@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Shade Tree Give Away
DESCRIPTION:LA 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/shade-tree-give-away/
LOCATION:339 North Fickett Street\, 339 North Fickett Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230613T005832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T201800Z
UID:18524-1690131600-1690146000@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:River Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 film screenings\, interactive art and education exhibits\, food trucks\, raffles\, and more! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/river-fest-2023/
LOCATION:L.A. State Historic Park\, 1245 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230721T175723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T175723Z
UID:18799-1690358400-1690363800@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Low-Emission Zone Programs: Accelerating Sustainable Urban Mobility
DESCRIPTION:As cities plan to evolve their Sustainability Action Plans\, novel mobility programs are emerging worldwide to influence driving behavior at scale. Low-emission zone programs are one such tool and work by using a combination of rules and incentives to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles in loading zones and other areas. Often\, these programs leverage hardware (like cameras and sensors)\, software\, data\, and other digital tools like the Open Mobility Foundation’s Mobility Data Specification (MDS) and Curb Data Specification (CDS) to set and communicate policies\, manage compliance\, and calculate metrics. In this roundtable\, we will hear about the opportunities and challenges of starting such a program from cities that have either already installed one or are working to implement one soon. \nJoin the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) and POLIS Network for a 1.5-hour webinar to discuss how cities have or are planning to run a low-emission zone program in their city as part of their Sustainability Action Plan. Together\, we will learn about the benefits and challenges that this brings\, the cost and time involved in starting such a program\, the lessons learned\, and the metrics needed to track success. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAngela Giacchetti\, OMF (Moderator)\nIvo Cré\, POLIS Network (Moderator)\nJacob Sherman\, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)\nJosette Vallentgoed-Udo\, City of Amsterdam\nJordi Jové Palou\, AMB (Barcelona Metropolitan Area)\nKelly Ferguson\, Automotus\nLauren Harper\, LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI)\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/low-emission-zone-programs-accelerating-sustainable-urban-mobility/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230712T233438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T233438Z
UID:18657-1690362000-1690365600@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Embracing Transparency and Accountability to Achieve Net Zero without Greenwashing or Greenhushing
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Registry is committed to supporting climate leaders working towards net-zero targets with its Net-Zero Portal. They believe information is power and the more we can be transparent about our targets and the pathways we’re taking to get there\, while showing the data to back up these claims\, the more we can hold others accountable and promote momentum towards net zero. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/embracing-transparency-and-accountability-to-achieve-net-zero-without-greenwashing-or-greenhushing/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Climate Registry":MAILTO:info@theclimateregistry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230707T203743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T203743Z
UID:18635-1690369200-1690372800@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities from DOE to Advance Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:A webinar brought to you by AASHE\, Second Nature\, and the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the Department of Energy.   \nHigher education institutions are at the center of many communities\, and many campus sustainability efforts are deeply connected to the surrounding community. The Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) has several programs that provide funding and technical assistance to support climate solutions in communities. \nJoin a webinar to learn more about these funding opportunities. Campus sustainability and climate champions\, researchers\, and community engagement staff will also hear about strategies for collaborating with state and local governments. Presenters include Meghan Fay Zahniser\, Executive Director\, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE); Christine Knapp\, SCEP; and Cynthia McCoy\, GISP\, Federal Engagement Director\, USDN. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/funding-opportunities-from-doe-to-advance-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230714T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T171754Z
UID:18693-1690372800-1690380000@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:The Hydrogen Highway: Fueling California's Carbon-Neutral Journey
DESCRIPTION:Hydrogen could play a critical role in helping California to decarbonize its electrical grid and achieve carbon neutrality. Join a thought-provoking conversation on hydrogen\, the most basic element in the universe\, and explore its potential within the context of California’s ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. We will shed light on the role of hydrogen in the state’s journey toward a just and equitable energy transition. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and contribute to the discussions shaping our energy future. \nPanelists: \n\nHanna Breunig\, Ph.D – Deputy Leader at Berkeley Lab’s Sustainable Energy and Environmental Systems Department\nTyson Eckerle – Senior Advisor for Clean Infrastructure & Mobility\, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)\nEthan Elkind – Climate Program Director\, CLEE (Moderator)\nJared Johnson – Senior Counsel at Chevron New Energies\nSasan Saadat – Senior Research and Policy Analyst\, Earthjustice\n\n  \nThis is a hybrid event.\n12:00 PM: Lunch (In-Person) \n1:00 PM: Panel Discussion (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual) \nRegister to attend in-person here or virtually here.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/the-hydrogen-highway-fueling-californias-carbon-neutral-journey/
LOCATION:HYBRID: Online and Orrick LLP\, 405 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230718T205019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T205019Z
UID:18773-1690381800-1690387200@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment\, this is a great opportunity for you. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/la-green-jobs-virtual-career-fair-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230721T171315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T171315Z
UID:18786-1690387200-1690394400@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Sci-Arc Graduate Thesis Symposium: Ecological Aesthetics
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, the British multinational oil and gas company BP Amoco rebranded itself as “Beyond Petroleum\,” abandoning its original name “British Petroleum.” Its logo was changed from a dark green shield (reminiscent of British racing green) lined in gold to a lighter green symbol of a sun\, consisting of an inner gold layer\, a lighter green middle layer\, and a darker green outer layer matching its previous shield. Following this rebranding effort\, communicating a commitment to renewable energy and environmental responsibility\, came the massive 2006 pipeline spill in Alaska and the catastrophic 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that resulted in the largest marine oil spill in history. \nNumerous other examples can easily be cited of similarly contradictory\, paradoxical\, and agonizing “greenwashing” strategies in recent times. Is the “green” aesthetic a distraction masking a continuation of modern technics and its extractive logics? Despite the obviousness of the need to call bullshit on such corporate rebranding efforts\, it is nonetheless surprising that aesthetics can even be projected onto the ecological at all and bears some consideration. What are the effects of aesthetics on our sustainable practices? Are green aesthetics singular or plural? Are we sure its influence is positive? Are there alternative aesthetics we haven’t considered yet? \nThis symposium will consider some of the history behind the green aesthetic and the complex relationship between culture and material practice underlying its appearance during the late Modernist period. We will assume that there are alternative ecological aesthetics possible and examine what it might look like. In the looming environment crisis\, can the designers inspire new possibilities with new ecological aesthetics? \nPanelists \nDavid Ruy\nPostgraduate Programs Chair\, moderator \nEnric Ruiz-Geli\nFaculty MS Synthetic Landscapes \nTimothy Morton\nFaculty MS Synthetic Landscapes \nShuruq Tramontini\nFaculty MS Fiction & Entertainment \nGraduate Thesis at SCI-Arc is an opportunity for M.Arch students to explore a set of relevant disciplinary issues as they complete their programs of study and research with a presentation and public exhibition of an individual disciplinary position that expands the boundaries of contemporary architectural practice.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/sci-arc-graduate-thesis-symposium-ecological-aesthetics/
LOCATION:W.M. Keck Lecture Hall\, 960 E 3rd St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161123
CREATED:20230710T191833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T191833Z
UID:18651-1690390800-1690398000@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:After Hours in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Garden after hours featuring Comedian and Naturalist Tobin Mitnick\, creator of @jewslovetrees on social media! Appreciate the beauty of the Garden in a cool and relaxing atmosphere. Indulge in refreshing beverages\, delectable light appetizers\, and delightful music. Wrap up the evening with a Garden tour. \nRSVP REQUIRED \nCheck-in: 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. \nTalk Trees with Comedian & Naturalist Tobin Mitnick: 5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. \nGarden Tours Departing: 5:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. \nOngoing: music\, beverages\, and light appetizers \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/after-hours-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden\, La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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