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Newsletter: August 2016 Issue
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Nothing But Clear Skies

Spotlight

Environmental Justice Wins with California Cap and Trade
Environmental justice is in need of a win, especially when the climate crisis serves to magnify racial inequality and dramatically effects the poor and communities of color. This win is happening in CA, where cap and trade is eliminating GHGs without unjustly impacting low-income communities.

Feature

Dairy Digesters Fight Climate Change, Benefit Farms
While many consider dairy manure digesters as inherently unattractive projects—they are loud, expensive, and manure management is probably not something you want to think about while enjoying your ice cream—they also offer an abundance of benefits, including renewable energy.

The Climate Trust in the News

 Position Available: Accounting Coordinator
Hindsight on 2015 Predictions

Track Record

3.2 million
Tons greenhouse gas reduced

 

5.5 million
Tons of expected emission reductions

 

45
Total Projects

 

$33.2 million
Committed to projects

 

 

Accolades


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On the Road 
We're attending the following events


SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT FORUM
Sept 20, 2016, New York, NY
Meet with Sean Penrith


COALITION ON AGRICULTURAL GHGs
Sept 27-28, 2016, Washington DC
Meet with Sheldon Zakreski


CONSERVATION FINANCE NETWORK ROUNDTABLE
Oct 13-14, 2016, Washington DC
Meet with Sean Penrith or Peter Weisberg


CUB POLICY CONFERENCE
Oct 14, 2016, Portland, OR
Meet with Sheldon Zakreski


2016 NATIONAL LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
Oct 28-30, 2016, Minneapolis, MN
Meet with 
Dick Kempka

2016 ARGUS CONFERENCE
Oct 31-Nov 4, 2016, TBD
Meet with Sean Penrith or 
Dick Kempka
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