Climate Equity LA Series: Citywide Heat Safety Response and Awareness
OnlineThis 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 […]
A Collaborative Brainstorm for Climate Resiliency
OnlineJoin 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. REGISTER HERE What is the Climate Resiliency Challenge? Have an idea for how to […]
Climate Resolve Open House with Senator Ben Allen
LACI 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CAYou’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 […]
Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops – Valley Edition
Prostainable 20969 Ventura Blvd, Suite 25, 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
LACI’s Going for Gold Blueprint – Request for Information Webinar
OnlineYou'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 […]
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, […]