October 2017
Funding
Clean Cities
Securing funding is critical to the success of efforts to cut petroleum use in transportation. Funding opportunities for Clean Cities projects are available from many sources inside and outside the U.S. Department of Energy. Learn more about the funding opportunities here.
Transportation Funding
The TIGGER Program works directly with public transportation agencies to implement new strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or reduce energy use within transit operations. Learn more here.
Local City News
Local Cities take on Styrofoam Ban
Polystyrene bans start at the local level and local bans lead to statewide bans! We have worked to encourage several CCC cities to take action. Has your city banned it yet? Read about the polystyrene (Styrofoam) ban here
How Delta Tunnels Effect CCC Cities
Contra Costa counting as well as San Joaquin county filed a complaint against the Delta tunnels stating that it would devastate the delta and harm water supply. Learn more about the Delta tunnels project and how it may effect your local CCC city here.
City of Concord Partners with SunShares
The City of Concord has partnered with the Business Council on Climate Change and more than 50 cities, counties and major employers to launch the annual Bay Area SunShares program, a group buying program to offer residents discounts on rooftop solar installations, zero-emission vehicles, and home vehicle charging stations. Learn more here.
Other City News
How Cities are Funding Trees
Studies show that having more trees in your neighborhood is better for your health and can help you keep cool but how are cities going to pay for more trees? NYC has teamed up with residents and private sector to plant more trees! Learn more about what New York and other city’s are doing to fund trees here.
City Serve Climate and Vulnerable Communities
We all know the impacts of climate change fall heaviest on the poor. A new report shows how some cities are marrying their climate change response with support for their most vulnerable communities.
Read more about city efforts to protect their community and their environment here.
How L.A. Plans to Stay Cool
City of Los Angeles is painting their streets grey, which reflects the sun, in hopes of lowering ground temperature and reducing 'urban street heat'. Cities are coming up with creative ways to beat the heat, how is your city cooling? Learn more about LA plans here.
Legislation
New York City’s Ambitious CAP
Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a comprehensive plan outlining how New York City will attempt to comply with the goal of curbing global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. How are Contra Costa Cities updating their climate action plans? Read more about New York City’s plan here.
Cities Sue Oil Companies for Climate Change
California cities San Francisco and Oakland filed separate lawsuits against five oil companies seeking billions of dollars to protect against threats of climate change. Read about how they might succeed here.
Cities Require Energy Efficiency
About two-thirds of cities have also made commitments to require energy efficiency in all government buildings, and 63 percent have installed public charging stations for electric vehicles. Cities are leading the way in climate action! Read more here.
CA’s Climate Plans
California plans to generate 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The state is almost half way to this goal and making good progress. How is your city making the switch to renewable energy? Read about California’s progress here.
The After Effects of Extreme Weather
The after effects of severe weather such as Irma has caused millions of sewage and wastewater to pollute cities in Florida. Read about the aftermath of Irma here. Is your city prepared for climate change related natural disaster, you can learn more about preparing your city from our resilient city workshop.
How Electric Cars Improve Cities
Research proves that cities can benefit from buying electric cars, fuel-free municipal fleets can cut urban carbon footprints while improving public health and saving taxpayers money. Read more about how electric vehicles can improve your city here.
Review Contra Costa County Climate Leaders on Great Nonprofits:http://greatnonprofits.org/
Please visit our website for information on Local Government actions in Contra Costa County www.cccclimateleaders.org
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