Dec. 22 - Holiday Celebration (Virtual)
Jan. 4 - Volunteer @ Kuruvungna Springs (West LA)
Jan. 19 - Home Electrification Workshop (Virtual)
Please join us for our last Chapter call of the year! It will be an informal Holiday/End of Year party for chapter members. We’ll play games and have giveaways.
The site in West L.A. is officially open from 10am-3pm in case you are unable to make it that early.
Also known as the Gabrieleno Tongva Springs. This is a sacred site that supported and continues to support the thriving Tongva people.
The site welcomes visitors and volunteers on the first Saturday of each month to see and sustain this sacred space. Please join fellow members of the L.A. Chapter and L.A. community in accepting this gracious invitation and actively engage in the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful indigenous space. Volunteers are generally asked to assist in gardening and landscaping initiatives, so bring your own gloves and gardening tools if you can.
Official Site
The Climate Curricula Committee meets the second Saturday of the month at 2pm.
The committee is focused on bringing climate literacy and environmental justice education to all subjects and grade levels in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The committee was successful in passing a climate literacy resolution with the LAUSD school board in February of 2022. With the passing of the resolution, over a half-a-million students, 30,000 teachers and over 1000 K-12 schools will be reached. Please join the committee’s work of implementing the resolution.
Please save the date!
USGBC-CA hosts staff from South Coast AQMD who will present about proposed zero-emission HVAC and water heater rules, and a new incentive program that is launching now to help residents and small businesses upgrade to heat pump HVAC systems and water heaters.
Registration link coming soon.
Register now for this free virtual workshop, in which we will discuss the health, comfort, and environmental benefits of upgrading to efficient electric appliances in your house or apartment, and most importantly — how to do it!
We’ll answer your questions and share practical tips about how to plan for your electric appliance upgrade, how to shop for appliances, how to avoid the need for electrical panel upgrades, how to work with landlords, and how to get all the incentives and rebates you are eligible for.
This event will be hosted by the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance and co-sponsored by LA Climate Reality.
Please save the date for our January chapter zoom call. Guest to be announced!
Los Angeles Chapter Legislative and Policy Committee will meet to get an update on our legislative strategic plan and direction along with a discussion about how we intend to engage with our elected officials in the coming year.
We are currently engaging with legislators in concert with our partners at the San Fernando Valley Chapter Legislative Team.
We are also asking everyone to please share any legislative campaigns or bills you would like to see placed on the LA Chapter Priority Legislation List; we are currently in the process of evaluating and prioritizing our legislative efforts for the coming legislative session.
PLEASE NOTE: We are skipping the DECEMBER 2024 regular 4th Monday meeting of the Los Angeles Legislative Committee, and we will reconvene at our regular date and time on Jan 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM.
We offer our sincere gratitude to all of you for all that you're doing; we appreciate your commitment and are looking forward to another productive legislative session in 2025.
Click here to join the Zoom call.
Join the Food Committee in its mission to advocate for sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture solutions in our local food shed and beyond. Current/past projects include giving presentations to LAUSD students, building partnerships, joining coalitions like Regenerate America, promoting plant-forward menu options in restaurants, and much more. There are many opportunities to be involved, and all are welcome.
The National Climate Reality Project’s Green Schools Campaign is holding a youth-only, student members call for the Green Schools Campaign on Monday, December 16th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT!
They’ll be joined by Climate Reality’s Diversity and Justice Associate, Alejandro Sobrera Barboza, for a conversation about energy justice and how it relates to school transitions to clean energy.
The Biodiversity and Ecosystems Committee is continuing to focus on 1) reducing use for artificial turf and 2) restoring native plants and our urban forest. Join this call to learn about and help us with this work.
Meeting to be held via Zoom. Click here to register.
You're invited to the Food Committee’s in-person holiday meetup on Saturday, 12/14 at 9AM at GrowGood Popup Farmer's Market. It'll be a great time to gather for the holidays and tour an urban farm. There will be food, music, art activities, and freshly harvested produce and farm-based products grown organically at the farm!
Address: 5600 Mansfield Way, Bell, CA 90201.
Click here to read about this "small but mighty" farm.
Get more information using this event link.
Please RSVP by emailing: CRPLAFood@gmail.com
Help us get the word out about the climate crisis and the great work the chapter is doing to address it.
The Marketing & Communications Committee manages the website, newsletter, and social media accounts for the chapter.
We welcome new and returning volunteers to help generate ideas, increase our capacity, and share the workload. Experienced marketing and creatives folks are welcome, but no experience is necessary. If you want to help but can't make the meeting, please reach out to us via the contact form.
At the meeting time, please use this link to join the call: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83767441377?pwd=2pE6FjaEizaSVgmeRS4LD3T7FOiH5V.1
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In 2023, the state legislature passed a law reversing a previous law preventing cities from banning artificial turf on residential property, and it's been a wild ride. In June, Councilmember Blumenfield introduced a motion, in 24-0602, and he will join us to discuss that motion and its journey. Then we will discuss the challenges with artificial turf to our health and to the health of our planet, in addition to how we can make the transition back to natural turf when the City is on a tight budget.
This event is hosted by LA Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance and co-sponsored by LA Climate Reality and San Fernando Valley Climate Reality.
Bob Blumenfield, Councilmember, 3rd District
Randy Booker, Director, Turfevolution
Mas Dojiri, PhD, Assistant General Manager, LA Sanitation and Environment
Robert Sjoquist, Director, Soils Solutions
Dianne Woelke, MSN, Board Member, Safe Healthy Playing Fields
The site in West L.A. is officially open from 10am-3pm in case you are unable to make it that early.
Also known as the Gabrieleno Tongva Springs. This is a sacred site that supported and continues to support the thriving Tongva people.
The site welcomes visitors and volunteers on the first Saturday of each month to see and sustain this sacred space. Please join fellow members of the L.A. Chapter and L.A. community in accepting this gracious invitation and actively engage in the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful indigenous space. Volunteers are generally asked to assist in gardening and landscaping initiatives, so bring your own gloves and gardening tools if you can.
Official Site
To express the importance of clean air and our frustration with delays of important votes at South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), LA Climate Reality will be participating in a Rally for Clean Air on December 6 at AQMD headquarters in Diamond Bar with a coalition of environmental justice and clean air advocates.
If you can join us, please RSVP — breakfast and warm drinks will be provided!
Who: Environmental Justice and Clean Air advocates from across Southern California
What: Rally for Clean Air
Where: SCAQMD HQ 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
When: Friday, December 6, 8:15am
Arrive and sign in at 8am
Rally at 8:15am
AQMD Board Meeting at 9am
Join the Climate Reality Global Youth Programs team for a call about engaging students in your local Green Schools Campaign. Learn about the importance of intergenerational organizing, discuss challenges you’ve encountered when engaging youth in your organizing efforts, and hear from a panel of Green Schools Campaign student leaders about best practices for working together with youth to transition schools to clean energy. This call is open to all adult members of the Green Schools Campaign.
USGBC-CA presents an online round-table about Building Performance Standards, with speakers from New York City, Boston, and Denver. These city officials will share insights on developing Building Performance Standards, from the initiatives and key challenges to solutions.
Building Performance Standards are policies requiring large existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency and reduce emissions over time. They have been implemented by a number of cities across the United States, and something many people hope will be adopted more broadly in California.
Click here to register for the free virtual event.
Note: this meeting was moved from November 25 to December 2 to accommodate the chapter meeting.
Our agenda for the evening will be to map out our 2025 Strategic Plan on how we intend to engage next year with our elected officials, community and stakeholders on environmental and climate legislation. All are welcome.
Click here to join the Zoom call.
The Youth Climate Action Network (Youth CAN) is dedicated to supporting students and young professionals in their occupational, activist, and career development.
We aim to provide opportunities for networking, which may lead to internships, mentorship, and networking, along with introductions to legislative and policy advocacy. We aim to facilitate workshops showcasing individuals with experienced professionals who can offer valuable career insights and guidance. We also collaborate with groups initiating environmental actions, helping our members find and engage in local opportunities. Additionally, we offer guidance on advocating for legislative and policy changes to influence meaningful improvements in our community and beyond.
Through these efforts, we aim to empower you to achieve your educational, personal, and professional goals while fostering a future of environmentally-minded individuals.
Join Los Angeles Climate Reality Project for our monthly chapter meeting to hear about what we can do after the November elections to keep climate action moving forward.
We will be joined by Climate Mover & Shaker David Girón. David is the Environment, Climate, and Energy policy advisor for Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield. David has more than a decade of experience in Los Angeles public policy, having previously worked for Councilmembers Paul Koretz and Mitch O’Farrell. David played a part in the “LA100” study of pathways that Los Angeles can reach 100% carbon-free energy done, which underpinned the city’s commitment to achieve 100% carbon free energy by 2035.
In 2024, David Girón ran for State Assembly, but did not place in the top two in the crowded March primary field. As we come to terms with the November election results, David can share how he responded to his electoral defeat.
Click here to register.
The Green Buildings committee focuses on 1) educating the public about the benefits of efficient electric appliances; and 2) passing local policies to reduce pollution from new and existing buildings.
Joining our monthly call is a great way for new people to get involved. During the calls, we share updates and volunteer opportunities for our campaigns.
Nov 22 Agenda:
How to Support Building Electrification Policies in Your City
How to Support Regional Building Electrification Policies
How to Help Our Educational Events on New Incentives to Electrify Your Home
Where: Zoom - Register here
Join the Food Committee in its mission to advocate for sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture solutions in our local food shed and beyond. Current/past projects include giving presentations to LAUSD students, building partnerships, joining coalitions like Regenerate America, promoting plant-forward menu options in restaurants, and much more. There are many opportunities to be involved, and all are welcome.
In the spirit of committing to our organizing, we wanted to send a reminder about the upcoming November Green Schools Campaign All Members Call happening on Wednesday, November 20 at 8 PM ET.
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from other leaders across the country as well as get important campaign updates looking to 2025. We will also be joined by guest speaker Greg Libecci, the energy and sustainability program manager at Salt Lake City School District, who alongside students helped pass an ambitious sustainability resolution and action plan.
The Biodiversity and Ecosystems Committee is continuing to focus on 1) reducing use for artificial turf and 2) restoring native plants and our urban forest. Join this call to learn about and help us with this work.
Meeting to be held via Zoom. Click here to register.
Help us get the word out about the climate crisis and the great work the chapter is doing to address it.
The Marketing & Communications Committee manages the website, newsletter, and social media accounts for the chapter.
We welcome new and returning volunteers to help generate ideas, increase our capacity, and share the workload. Experienced marketing and creatives folks are welcome, but no experience is necessary. If you want to help but can't make the meeting, please reach out to us via the contact form.
Click here to register for the Zoom call.
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Dive into the future of sustainability! This innovative "swarm-style" event brings together changemakers, innovators, and eco-warriors.
This event will be an immersive experience in-person as well as online. Materials will be provided IRL and you can bring your laptop to work in both environments:
9am-10am Opening Awake Session
10am - 12pm Breakout session; Reserch & Futurescape with collective Heroes Journey
12pm-1pm Working Lunch; Food will be provided
1pm-3pm Breakout session; Story development, Graphic novel map
3pm-4pm Closing Remarks, highlights and next steps
This event is organized by Community 3.0x.
Please join the San Fernando Valley Climate Reality Project as they host Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who will discuss the LA County Climate Action Plan.
The LA County Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a framework for regional cooperation between city and county resources to guide LA County to carbon neutrality by 2045. Join for an update on the CAP and the county’s progress toward its 2045 commitment.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath was elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the 3rd District, which stretches from the Ventura County line to Santa Monica and Hollywood to Sylmar and San Fernando.
The Climate Curricula Committee meets the second Saturday of the month at 2pm.
The committee is focused on bringing climate literacy and environmental justice education to all subjects and grade levels in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The committee was successful in passing a climate literacy resolution with the LAUSD school board in February of 2022. With the passing of the resolution, over a half-a-million students, 30,000 teachers and over 1000 K-12 schools will be reached. Please join the committee’s work of implementing the resolution.
Join the Food Committee in its mission to advocate for sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture solutions in our local food shed and beyond. Current/past projects include giving presentations to LAUSD students, building partnerships, joining coalitions like Regenerate America, promoting plant-forward menu options in restaurants, and much more. There are many opportunities to be involved, and all are welcome.
We'd like to invite you to a webinar specifically for leaders in non-profits that have buildings and property to discuss an exciting new opportunity for federal funding for clean energy.
Direct Pay is a new federal program that provides up to 50% of the cost of installing solar panels and/or energy storage batteries.
Join Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove to learn how your non-profit, church, or school can get federal money for solar and other clean energy projects. This program is intended for leaders in non-taxable organizations such as houses of worship and schools.
In part one (Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm), we will hear from the Congresswoman about the IRA in general and the Direct Pay program in particular and how it's designed to support non-profits like yours. Then we'll discuss the barriers and questions that we have in using this program on our particular organizations and properties.
In part two, (Monday, Oct 28th, 5:30 pm) we'll meet the leader of a church who led the effort to install solar using the Direct Pay program, the installer who did the project, and the CPA who's supported the tax filing status.
Join the Los Angeles Climate Reality Project for our monthly chapter meeting. We will present an analysis of California Prop 4, the Climate Bond and why our chapter is supporting it.
The Youth Climate Action Network (Youth CAN) is dedicated to supporting students and young professionals in their occupational, activist, and career development.
We aim to provide opportunities for networking, which may lead to internships, mentorship, and networking, along with introductions to legislative and policy advocacy. We aim to facilitate workshops showcasing individuals with experienced professionals who can offer valuable career insights and guidance. We also collaborate with groups initiating environmental actions, helping our members find and engage in local opportunities. Additionally, we offer guidance on advocating for legislative and policy changes to influence meaningful improvements in our community and beyond.
Through these efforts, we aim to empower you to achieve your educational, personal, and professional goals while fostering a future of environmentally-minded individuals.
A vibrant, family-friendly event focused on how we can produce and consume in ways that combat climate change, minimize waste, and maximize joy! Live music, food, booths, raffles, and fun activities for all ages, including a Halloween costume swap, face painting, art & more.
This is part of West LA College’s larger Climate Action Palooza event, October 24-26. All events are free with RSVP.
Industry leaders, educators and community members will convene to discuss the role of innovation in addressing climate change, analyzing and the impact of AI and other technologies.
This is part of West LA College’s larger Climate Action Palooza event, October 24-26. All events are free with RSVP.
Join Wellbeing Economy Alliance California on Thursday, October 24th at 5pm Pacific to hear the League of Women Voters give an unbiased, nonpartisan explanation of the pros and cons of each California ballot measure. Learn about the issues, the context, and the arguments for and against each proposition so you can make an informed decision.
They will cover all the Propositions, starting with the one voted “Most Curious About”. Vote on which one you're most curious about when you register!
Welcome to the 2024 Climate Action Palooza: Youth Day - Reclaiming our Tomorrow event! Join us at West Los Angeles College for a day where High School students will share their visions for transforming their neighborhoods with unlimited power to enact change.
This is part of West LA College’s larger Climate Action Palooza event, October 24-26. All events are free with RSVP.
Join the Carbonauts for delicious mocktails and conversations with other passionate sustainability advocates.
• Learn a few things while having a blast
• Meet old friends, make new ones
• Find valuable work/hires/partners/connections
• Most importantly, GET INSPIRED!
This is a great opportunity to meet others in the sustainability community, so feel free to share this invite with friends and colleagues. The more the merrier!
Registration required. Price = $20. Click here to learn more and register.
Join Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove to learn how your non-profit, church, or school can get federal money for solar and other clean energy projects. This program is intended for leaders in non-taxable organizations such as houses of worship and schools.
In part one (Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm), we will hear from the Congresswoman about the IRA in general and the Direct Pay program in particular and how it's designed to support non-profits like yours. Then we'll discuss the barriers and questions that we have in using this program on our particular organizations and properties.
In part two, (Monday, Oct 28th, 5:30 pm) we'll meet the leader of a church who led the effort to install solar using the Direct Pay program, the installer who did the project, and the CPA who's supported the tax filing status.
