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🏆2020 California Nonprofit of the Year. 🌍We build grassroots programs, educate the community on issues, & advocate for bold policies. 👇Join us!

 Santa Barbara
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Joined April 2009
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The Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance (EHRA) connects global leaders and practitioners to build heat resilience. We are now 60+ members-strong, focused on protecting people from the impacts of extreme heat. Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/3HsDyIJ
Text reads: without community resilience, extreme heat will continue to exacerbate the underlying inequalities within our region. Em Johnson, Director of Climate Resilience, Community Environmental Council.

ALT Text reads: without community resilience, extreme heat will continue to exacerbate the underlying inequalities within our region. Em Johnson, Director of Climate Resilience, Community Environmental Council.

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We're excited to welcome the Community Environmental Council to the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance (EHRA) led by Arsht-Rock! In joining EHRA, CEC will bring their critical perspective on heat in rural, agrarian, and urban communities across California 👉 bit.ly/3HsDyIJ
Text reads: TODAY, we welcome the Community Environmental Council to the EXTREME HEAT RESILIENCE ALLIANCE (EHRA) NETWORK! The Community environmental council brings their expertise on urban-to-rural climate action to our network of scientists, policy experts, and advisors.

ALT Text reads: TODAY, we welcome the Community Environmental Council to the EXTREME HEAT RESILIENCE ALLIANCE (EHRA) NETWORK! The Community environmental council brings their expertise on urban-to-rural climate action to our network of scientists, policy experts, and advisors.

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L👀k how fun climate action is! And who doesn’t love the term “kayaktivists”? 📸: Santa Barbara #EndDependence Day, 6/29/23
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🗣️ SANTA BARBARA! IT’S TIME TO #EndDependence! Join us TODAY AT NOON as we call on @GovNewsom to end new oil and gas drilling! We need a just transition and we can’t do that with Big Oil in the picture. Find out more ➡️actionnetwork.org/event_camp…
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We’ve had the privilege of working w/ organizations that are dedicated to protecting our oceans including: @healtheocean @BYO_Bottle @CECSB @kokua @Surfrider @allatonceorg @EDC_Action & @SBChannelkeeper. Thank you! We are proud to support you. #WorldOceanDay #WorldOceansDay
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Join movement leaders like @billmckibben and @nallelicobo in a city near YOU for the #BigOilResistanceTour! 📍 Los Angeles, Apr 28 📍 Ventura, Apr 29 📍 Santa Barbara, Apr 30 📍 San Diego, May 6 📍 Kern County, May 7 📍 Oakland, May 12 📍 Sacramento, May 13
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Great news! #SB12, introduced by @HenrySternCA and sponsored by The Climate Center, passed out of its first committee today. 🥳✨ This bill sets a goal to reduce climate pollution 55% by 2030, accelerating California's current goal of 40% by 2030. theclimatecenter.org/climate…

Bill to accelerate California’s 2030 climate target passes out of first committee

SACRAMENTO — Earlier today, SB 12, introduced by Senator Henry Stern and sponsored by The Climate Center, passed out of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee by a final vote of five to two. The...

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IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER issued to the ENTIRE MONTECITO COMMUNITY. Includes all 15 zones of the Montecito Community, all Toro Canyon & Padaro Lane residents in the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District & all residents of Sycamore Canyon in the City of SB and Montecito
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Cooling sites are available across #SantaBarbaraCounty for all residents to seek relief from the heatwave. Temperatures are forecast to continue rising well into the Labor Day weekend. Visit ReadySBC.org for additional cooling sites and heat safety tips.
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 🔹St. Mark’s-In-The-Valley Church Thurs 11:30am-6pm; Fri-Sun 11:30am-7:30pm; Mon 11:30am-5:30pm Address: 2901 Nojoqui Ave at Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos 93441 SANTA MARIA 🔹Santa Maria Public Library Fri-Sat 10am-6pm Address: 421 S McClelland St, Santa Maria 93454 🔹Town Center Mall Open daily 10am-8pm Address: 371 Town Center E, Santa Maria 93454. Visit ReadySBC.org for more sites.

ALT SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 🔹St. Mark’s-In-The-Valley Church Thurs 11:30am-6pm; Fri-Sun 11:30am-7:30pm; Mon 11:30am-5:30pm Address: 2901 Nojoqui Ave at Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos 93441 SANTA MARIA 🔹Santa Maria Public Library Fri-Sat 10am-6pm Address: 421 S McClelland St, Santa Maria 93454 🔹Town Center Mall Open daily 10am-8pm Address: 371 Town Center E, Santa Maria 93454. Visit ReadySBC.org for more sites.

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Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued for #SantaBarbaraCounty. Looking for a place to keep cool during the heat wave? These cooling centers are available to the public to seek relief from the heat. More information available on ReadySBC.org
Carpinteria Community Library open Tues-Thurs 9am-6pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5:30pm. Buellton Library open Friday and Saturday 11am-4pm. Buellton Senior Center open daily 8am-4pm; please call first to ensure staff are available: 805-688-4571. Goleta Library open Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5:30pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. Cuyama Library open Friday 3-6pm; Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12-5pm. More information available on ReadySBC.org

ALT Carpinteria Community Library open Tues-Thurs 9am-6pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5:30pm. Buellton Library open Friday and Saturday 11am-4pm. Buellton Senior Center open daily 8am-4pm; please call first to ensure staff are available: 805-688-4571. Goleta Library open Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5:30pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. Cuyama Library open Friday 3-6pm; Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12-5pm. More information available on ReadySBC.org

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Community choice energy programs represent California’s energy future. Join the movement to ensure that future includes good-paying green jobs for workers and justice for historically disadvantaged communities‼️ action.greencal.org/action/w…
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Friday, 7/15 from 12 to 1 PM PST, NSAC's @sanborn_heidi will present on an informational webinar hosted by the @CECSB on local & state efforts to combat plastic waste through source reduction, recycling, & policy. Register NOW for FREE! lnkd.in/gNU9h82z #PlasticFreeJuly
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Welcome to the 12th #PlasticFreeJuly! *cheers from all over the world* 🥳 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏: Taking the official Plastic Free July challenge is the easiest way to discover the plastic free solutions that suit you.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the…
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Take a moment to watch up to 800 beluga whales migrating to the #Arctic. Nature is amazing. Protect it. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #nature #rewilding #GreenNewDeal
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Do you live, work or play along California's coast? Join us for the kickoff of the Coastal Conservancy's Strategic Plan. Help us reach community based organizations and communities. @4HealthyLA @GreenNewDealCA @CECSB @CalReLeaf @CACLTN us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Something remarkable from the @nytimes this day: an account of how climate change is damaging each of the 193 member nations of the UN. This is the kind of journalism we need nytimes.com/interactive/2021…
Opinion | Postcards From a World on Fire (Published 2021)

Opinion | Postcards From a World on Fire (Published 2021)

These 193 stories show the reality of climate change. In every country in the world.

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If you're getting ready for #Thanksgiving like us, try using these reuse #tips to make your holiday celebration #indisposable. 🦃 _ #holidaytips #reuse #wastefree #greentips
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Half a degree makes a world of difference. reuters.com/business/cop/wha…
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We've been at the forefront of the movement to ban single-use water bottles at National Parks, and we've now expanded that push to cover all single-use plastics. Sign the petition to eliminate the sale & distribution of single-use plastics in our parks: surfrider.org/coastal-blog/e…
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There is no justice without climate justice. It’s that simple. theconversation.com/climate-…
Climate change is a justice issue – these 6 charts show why

Climate change is a justice issue – these 6 charts show why

Climate justice is about both where emissions come from and who suffers the consequences.

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