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Sacramento County Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory—Our Comments on the Proposed Update
Any plan to control greenhouse gas (GHG) needs to predict the amount of future GHG emissions. To predict future emissions planners first need an inventory of GHG emissions from “business as usual”. Such data tell planners how they much need to reduce GHG in the future and make it possible to measure whether a jurisdiction […]
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Legally Dubious CAPs—A Tale of Two Counties
In 2011, San Diego and Sacramento Counties updated their General Plans without environmental impact reports (EIRs) that addressed greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation. Instead, each county promised to adopt a Climate Action Plan (CAP) within one year. San Diego County did adopt its CAP the following year but claimed that its 2011 EIR covered the CAP. Courts […]
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Sacramento County Supervisors Walk Away from a Strong Climate Action Plan (CAP)
The Sacramento County Supervisors still haven’t come forward with a serious Climate Action Plan (CAP). The short version 350 Sacramento has worked with Sacramento County for several years to get the County to its fulfill its 2011 promise to “adopt a Climate Action Plan within one year”. For the last twelve months we’ve commented extensively […]
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Newsletter: September 17-23
Events and Updates We exceeded our $4,000 Sustaining Donor Drive Goal! Thank you, Donors, for contributing to this successful campaign. Sacramento County’s draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) draft has dropped. Our team is reviewing the CAP and will respond with our own action plan for ensuring that the County’s CAP is what we need. For […]
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Newsletter: September 3-9
Remember to Vote We can’t afford to go backwards on climate commitments so make sure to vote in the recall election and remind your friends and family to do so. We can make climate action a reality only if we have political strength and backing. Policy makers may incrementally clear the way for change at […]
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Sacramento County Climate Action Plan (CAP) – HEADS UP!
Will Sacramento County continue to avoid meaningful climate action? Sacramento County has delayed its promised draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) until September. We hope for the best, but from what County staff has indicated, it looks like Sacramento County will continue to avoid meaningful climate action. The County’s intended process for adopting a CAP will […]
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Newsletter: August 19-26
The Time is now! The milestone Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and recent Senate passage of the infrastructure bill is a reminder that our commitment to climate and social justice is essential right now. 350 Sacramento continues to be an organization that helps each other adapt in an unpredictable world. No individual can do everything, but together we can do a lot. We are thankful […]
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Newsletter: August 5 -12
Though institutions continue to underestimate the impact of drought and climate chaos, 350 Sacramento is doubling down on its efforts for smarter policies to ensure a future worth living. Events and opportunities for participation appear below. Our amazing Climate Action Plan (CAP) Team is watching for the County Climate Action Plan draft coming out in late August. Thanks […]
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Event: A Conversation With Climate Scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
It’s time to talk about climate change! The Renaissance Society at California State University, Sacramento is pleased to invite you to an exciting and thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist. We’ll discuss what we can do about climate change as stewards of the planet. All educational, environmental and faith-based organizations are welcome. When: […]
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Newsletter: July 13-20
Sacramento County Climate Action Plan: Last Chance to Sign Petition! Now’s the time to support the Sacramento County Climate Action Plan (CAP). Contact your County Supervisor and let them know you support the Plan. Make sure who your Supervisor is. If you aren’t sure, click here and then enter your address. Click your Supervisor’s name below: […]
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