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== Sustainability initiatives ==
== Sustainability initiatives ==
*[http://www.sustainablemontereycounty.org/ Communities for Sustainable Monterey County], A Transition Initiative
*[http://www.sustainablemontereycounty.org/ Communities for Sustainable Monterey County], A Transition Initiative
*[http://aplaceforsustainableliving.org/ A Place for Sustainable Living], Oakland
*[http://www.sustainablefairfax.org/ Sustainable Fairfax]
*[http://www.sustainablefairfax.org/ Sustainable Fairfax]
*[http://www.transitiontownsca.org/ Transition California]
*[http://transitionus.org/initiatives-map/ Transition United States], listing of official (local) initiatives
*[http://transitionjoshuatree.org/ Transition Joshua Tree]
*[http://transitionjoshuatree.org/ Transition Joshua Tree]
*[http://www.transitionpasadena.org/ Transition Pasadena]
*[http://www.transitionpasadena.org/ Transition Pasadena]
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=== Climate action ===
=== Climate action ===


[http://www.coolcalifornia.org/ CoolCalifornia.org]
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[http://www.coolblock.org/ Cool Block] - [http://www.coolcalifornia.org/ CoolCalifornia.org] - [http://www.coolcitychallenge.org/ Cool City Challenge]


Wikipedia:  
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=== Community energy ===
=== Community energy ===
[http://www.localcleanenergy.org/ Local Clean Energy Alliance], Bay Area membership organization - [http://www.lancasterchoiceenergy.com/ Lancaster Choice Energy]


Wikipedia:  
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Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:City of Oakland's Zero Waste Program|City of Oakland's Zero Waste Program]]: The City adopted a Zero Waste Strategic Plan in 2006, detailing a road map for the City to follow toward the implementation of a Zero Waste System by 2020. Oakland residents have played an important role in moving the City toward Zero Waste. Using their buying-power, consumers can tell industries that products must be non-toxic, reusable, recyclable or compostable or they will stay on the shelf.
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:City of Oakland's Zero Waste Program|City of Oakland's Zero Waste Program]]: The City adopted a Zero Waste Strategic Plan in 2006, detailing a road map for the City to follow toward the implementation of a Zero Waste System by 2020. Oakland residents have played an important role in moving the City toward Zero Waste. Using their buying-power, consumers can tell industries that products must be non-toxic, reusable, recyclable or compostable or they will stay on the shelf.
=== Sharing ===
[http://toy-cycle.org/ Toy Cycle], Platform for Families to Swap Toys
=== Social inclusion ===
[https://www.warmingcenterprogram.com/ Santa Cruz Warming Shelter Program]


=== Sustainable transport activism ===
=== Sustainable transport activism ===
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:[[wikipedia:Category:Hiking trails in California|Hiking trails in California]] (category)
:[[wikipedia:Category:Hiking trails in California|Hiking trails in California]] (category)
=== Towards sustainable economies ===
[http://arizmendi.coop/ Arizmendi Association of Cooperatives] - [https://www.cccd.coop/ California Center for Cooperative Development] - [https://cooperationrichmond.wordpress.com/ Cooperation Richmond]


=== Trees, woodland and forest ===
=== Trees, woodland and forest ===
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== News and comment ==
''see separate article: [[California news]]''


== Events ==
== Events ==
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May 3 [http://www.armoryarts.org/visit/2014-events/pasadena-earth-and-arts-festival-returns-may-3/ Pasadena Earth & Arts Festival]
May 3 [http://www.armoryarts.org/visit/2014-events/pasadena-earth-and-arts-festival-returns-may-3/ Pasadena Earth & Arts Festival]


== News and comment ==
== Resources ==
*[http://ecologycenter.org/ The Ecology Center], Berkeley
*[http://www.cityofberkeley.info/sustainable/ Energy and Sustainable Development], information from the City of Berkeley


'''2016'''
=== Citizens data initiative ===


These Workers are Celebrating 20 Years of Shared Bread and Shared Ownership, Dec 19 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/these-workers-are-celebrating-20-years-of-shared-bread-and-shared-ownership Shareable]</ref>
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For Homeless in Santa Cruz, California, Garden Project Offers Hope, Stability, and Jobs, Dec 12 <ref>[http://seedstock.com/2016/12/12/for-homeless-in-santa-cruz-ca-garden-project-offers-hope-stability-and-jobs/ @Seedstock]</ref>
[http://wellbeingproject.squarespace.com/ The Wellbeing Project], information from the City of Santa Monica's Office of Wellbeing.
 
California Law Recognizes Meadows and Forests as Water Infrastructure, Oct 4 <ref>[https://www.americanrivers.org/2016/10/california-law-recognizes-meadows-forests-water-infrastructure/ americanrivers.org]</ref>
 
California Seed Sharing Bill Signed into Law, Sep 14 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/california-seed-sharing-bill-signed-into-law @Shareable}</ref>
 
California is about to find out what a truly radical climate policy looks like, Aug 29 <ref>[http://www.vox.com/2016/8/29/12650488/california-climate-law-sb-32 vox.com]</ref>
 
Nation’s first K-8 urban farm school teaches kids how to grow their own food, Aug 1 <ref>[http://inhabitat.com/nations-first-urban-farm-school-teaches-kids-how-to-grow-their-own-food/ inhabitat.com]</ref>
 
The County-By-County Fight Against Fracking In California Had A Good Night On Tuesday, Jul 20 <ref>[http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2016/07/20/3800133/alameda-fracking-ban/ ThinkProgress]</ref>
 
Harvest Club Looks to Backyard Groves to Feed the Hungry, May 25 <ref>[http://seedstock.com/2016/05/25/harvest-club-looks-to-backyard-groves-to-feed-the-hungry/ @Seedstock]</ref>
 
How Transition Palo Alto Brings Sharing and Community to Silicon Valley, Apr 25 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-transition-palo-alto-brings-sharing-and-community-to-silicon-valley Shareable]</ref>
 
'''2015'''
 
The successful Black Urban Growers conference, November 22 <ref>[http://sfbayview.com/2015/11/the-successful-black-urban-growers-conference/ San Francisco Bay View]</ref>
 
Energy Democracy: Inside Californians' Game-Changing Plan for Community-Owned Power, November 16 <ref>[http://www.resilience.org/stories/2015-11-16/energy-democracy-inside-californians-game-changing-plan-for-community-owned-power resilience.org]</ref>
 
University of California Begins Fossil Fuel Divestment, September 10 <ref>[http://gofossilfree.org/usa/press-release/university-of-california-begins-fossil-fuel-divestment/ Fossil Free USA]</ref>
 
The Nation’s Most Populous State Just Voted To Divest From Coal, September 3 <ref>[http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/09/03/3698289/california-coal-divestment/ ThinkProgress]</ref>
 
Davis, California – the American city which fell in love with the bicycle, August 3 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/aug/03/davis-california-the-american-city-which-fell-in-love-with-the-bicycle The Guardian]</ref>
 
California passes ambitious laws on emissions and energy efficiency, June 4 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/04/california-passes-ambitious-laws-on-emissions-and-energy-efficiency The Guardian]</ref>
 
California Drought Tests History of Endless Growth, April 4 <ref>[http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/us/california-drought-tests-history-of-endless-growth.html nytimes.com]</ref>
 
'''2014'''
 
California Becomes First State To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags, September 30 <ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/30/california-plastic-bag-ban_n_5904766.html huffingtonpost.com]</ref>
 
Governor Jerry Brown signs California's Neighborhood Food Act, and several other bills seeking to promote local and sustainable food systems in California, September 29 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/governor-brown-signs-californias-neighborhood-food-act  Shareable]</ref>
 
California Experiencing Most Severe Drought Ever Recorded, August 1 <ref>[http://ecowatch.com/2014/08/01/california-severe-drought-ever-recorded/2/ EcoWatch]</ref>
 
Pasadena ShareFest Goes Big, June 3 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/pasadena-sharefest-goes-big Shareable]</ref>
 
Oakland will upgrade 30,000 street lights with GE LED fixtures, May 7 <ref>[http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/iif/2014/05/oakland-will-upgrade-30-000-street-lights-with-ge-led-fixtures.html ledsmagazine.com]</ref>
 
California City Becomes First To Vote To Ban Fracking, April 24 <ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/24/beverly-hills-fracking-ban_n_5208377.html huffingtonpost.com]</ref>
 
How A Well-Being Index For Cities Is Taking Shape In California, March 31 <ref>[http://www.fastcoexist.com/3027712/how-a-wellbeing-index-for-cities-is-taking-shape-in-california fastcoexist.com]</ref>
 
Living with Climate Change: Joanne Poyourow in Los Angeles, March 2 <ref>[http://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2014-03/living-climate-change-joanne-poyourow-los-angeles Transition Network]</ref>
 
5 Shocking Drought Facts to Make You Rethink the Golden State, Febraury 14 <ref>[http://www.alternet.org/5-crucial-things-you-should-know-about-californias-epic-drought Alternet]</ref>
 
As Drought Persists, 17 California Communities Almost Out Of Water, January 29 <ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/29/california-drought-water-shortage_n_4689106.html huffingtonpost.com]</ref>
 
California added more rooftop solar capacity in 2013 than in the past 30 years combined! January 8 <ref>[http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/more-rooftop-solar-was-installed-california-2013-past-30-years-combined.html TreeHugger]</ref>
 
'''2013'''
 
Legalizing Sustainability? Santa Monica Recognizes Rights of Nature, April 11 <ref>[http://www.globalexchange.org/blogs/peopletopeople/2013/04/11/legalizing-sustainability-santa-monica-recognizes-rights-of-nature/ People to People Blog]</ref>
 
Santa Monica street goes green with bike-friendliness, January 13 <ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jan/13/local/la-me-green-lane-20130113 Los Angeles Times]</ref>
 
'''2011'''
 
Nevada City Energy Solutions Task Force Report Accepted by City Council, <ref>[http://www.transitionnetwork.org/news/2011-03-17/us-citizens-peak-oil-report-accepted-council transitionnetwork.org]</ref> March 17
 
'''2009'''
 
California Energy Commission approves the nation's first energy efficiency standards for televisions, <ref>[http://www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2009_releases/2009-11-18_tv_regulations.html California Energy Commission]</ref> November 18
California decree requires electricity companies to generate a third of their power from renewable sources by 2020, <ref>[http://www.off-grid.net/energy/california-greening off-grid.net]</ref> September 12
Government shuts off water to California farms in controversial effort to help threatened species, <ref>[[wikinews:Government_shuts_off_water_to_California_farms_in_controversial_effort_to_help_threatened_species|wikinews]]</ref> August 13
 
Warming climate threatens California fruit and nut production, <ref>[http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=9180 UC Davis News]</ref> July 21
California in drought emergency, <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7916218.stm BBC News]</ref> February 28
A solar deal to put mirrors in the Mojave, <ref>[http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/a-solar-deal-to-put-mirrors-in-the-mojave/ Dot Earth Blog NYTimes.com]</ref> February 11
 
'''2008'''
 
Berkeley approves city-backed loans for solar panels, <ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/18/us/18solar.html New York Times]</ref> September 17
California offers rebates for alternative fuel vehicles, <ref>[[wikinews:California_offers_rebates_for_alternative_fuel_vehicles|Wikinews]]</ref> April 3
Dam removal proposal for Klamath River, <ref>[[wikinews:Dam_removal_proposal_for_Klamath_River|Wikinews]]</ref> January 17


'''News sources'''
=== Commons ===


[http://resources.ca.gov/agency_news.html California Resources Agency]
'''Embassy Network Coliving, Silicon Valley'''


== Resources ==
In 2006, Jessy Kate Schingler and four young engineers landed jobs at NASA in Silicon Valley. Instead of opting for cheaper housing with a long commute in one of the most expensive housing markets in the U.S., they rented a large house nearby and started the first coliving community, Rainbow Mansion. They discovered there was a glut of mansions in the area. They saw a way to create a better quality of life at a lower cost by sharing a mansion, but what was most important to them was growing as people. So, they created an environment to accelerate their personal and professional development through collaboration. In addition to sharing rent, utilities, cars, and food, they began supporting each others' professional projects including startups. They also sought out other people who were interested in changing the world for the better. They hosted workshops and events to learn and network beyond the four walls of their home. They often kept one or two rooms open so young innovators from other countries could visit.
*[http://ecologycenter.org/ The Ecology Center], Berkeley
*[http://www.cityofberkeley.info/sustainable/ Energy and Sustainable Development], information from the City of Berkeley


=== Citizens data initiative ===
Following Rainbow Mansion's example, many early coliving communities became hubs of learning, innovation, and social activity. Thus the pattern for coliving was set. Now there are hundreds of coliving communities worldwide.


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Jessy took this one step further by creating Embassy, a network of coliving houses that give tenants access to many communities.  She describes this lifestyle as, "one rent, many locations." Others have followed her lead, and the coliving movement grows as young workers have a great need for affordable housing, meaningful friendships, and professional development. My friend Chelsea Rustrum says of the coliving experience:


[http://wellbeingproject.squarespace.com/ The Wellbeing Project], information from the City of Santa Monica's Office of Wellbeing.
“You develop deeper, more real relationships and have the potential to actually work together, actually help each other. Not just in professional ways but in personal ways also." <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/commons-governance-as-a-means-and-an-end @Shareable]</ref>


=== Community resources ===
=== Community resources ===
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[https://omnicommons.org  omnicommons.org] - [http://www.saclibrary.org/Services/Library-of-Things/ Library of Things], service from the Sacramento Public Library
*[https://omnicommons.org  omnicommons.org]
*[http://www.saclibrary.org/Services/Library-of-Things/ Library of Things], service from the Sacramento Public Library
*[http://www.nclt.org Northern California Land Trust], the oldest CLT in California


=== Video ===
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Revision as of 15:30, 26 August 2018

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California is a state on the west coast of the United States, known for its relatively progressive policies on sustainability and support of renewable energy, as well as its natural beauty, including redwood forests.

Sustainability initiatives

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Campaigns

Californians Against Fracking on facebook

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Initiatives by topic

Climate action

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Cool Block - CoolCalifornia.org - Cool City Challenge

Wikipedia:

Climate change in California: California has taken legislative steps towards reducing the possible effects climate change by incentives and plans for clean cars, renewable energy and stringent caps on big polluting industries.
City of Oakland Energy and Climate Action Plan

Community energy

Local Clean Energy Alliance, Bay Area membership organization - Lancaster Choice Energy

Wikipedia:

Solar power in California: California leads the nation in the number of homes which have solar panels installed, totaling over 230,000. California Solar Initiative
Wind power in California has doubled in capacity since 2002. California presently ranks second nationwide in terms of capacity, behind Texas and just ahead of Iowa.

Community involvement

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Participatory Budgeting Vallejo

Cycling activism

California Bicycle Coalition - Davis Bicycles!, 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizen group dedicated to promoting bicycling in Davis, California - Wikipedia: Bike paths in California (category), Bike paths in Orange County, California (category)

Environment quality

Wikipedia: Pollution in California, Air pollution in California (category)

Food activism

See also: Urban agriculture in California, Category:Locally Delicious

Altadena Community Garden - Bay Area Seed Interchange Library (BASIL) - Benicia Community Gardens - Food Commons Fresno - Harvest Club of Orange County - Homeless Garden Project, Santa Cruz - OC Food Access Coalition

Localism

Fibershed, Local fibres, local dyes, local labor - Willits Economic Localization

Open spaces

Greenbelt Alliance - Pogo Park, Bay Area

Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle

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Californians Against Waste - Repair Café Palo Alto

Wikipedia: City of Oakland's Zero Waste Program: The City adopted a Zero Waste Strategic Plan in 2006, detailing a road map for the City to follow toward the implementation of a Zero Waste System by 2020. Oakland residents have played an important role in moving the City toward Zero Waste. Using their buying-power, consumers can tell industries that products must be non-toxic, reusable, recyclable or compostable or they will stay on the shelf.

Sharing

Toy Cycle, Platform for Families to Swap Toys

Social inclusion

Santa Cruz Warming Shelter Program

Sustainable transport activism

Wikipedia:

Plug-in hybrids in California: California has been a leader in the promotion of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). As of January 2014, California leads the country with 5,749 public charging points, representing 26.7% of the U.S total.
Transportation in California, Current issues: The California High Speed Rail Authority was created in 1996 by the state to implement an extensive 700 mile (1127 km) rail system. It would provide a TGV-style high-speed link between the state's four major metropolitan areas, and would allow travel between Los Angeles' Union Station and the San Francisco Transbay Terminal in two and a half hours. Voters approved Proposition 1A in November 2008, approving a $9 billion state bond to finance the project. Then in 2012, the California legislature and Governor Jerry Brown approved construction financing for an initial stage of the project. However, the High Speed Rail Authority still estimates that the initial stages will not be completed until 2021.
Hiking trails in California (category)

Towards sustainable economies

Arizmendi Association of Cooperatives - California Center for Cooperative Development - Cooperation Richmond

Trees, woodland and forest

Friends of Carmel Forest - Wikipedia: Monterey County reforestation

Urban sustainability

Adapt Oakland

News and comment

see separate article: California news

Events

2014

May 3 Pasadena Earth & Arts Festival

Resources

Citizens data initiative

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The Wellbeing Project, information from the City of Santa Monica's Office of Wellbeing.

Commons

Embassy Network Coliving, Silicon Valley

In 2006, Jessy Kate Schingler and four young engineers landed jobs at NASA in Silicon Valley. Instead of opting for cheaper housing with a long commute in one of the most expensive housing markets in the U.S., they rented a large house nearby and started the first coliving community, Rainbow Mansion. They discovered there was a glut of mansions in the area. They saw a way to create a better quality of life at a lower cost by sharing a mansion, but what was most important to them was growing as people. So, they created an environment to accelerate their personal and professional development through collaboration. In addition to sharing rent, utilities, cars, and food, they began supporting each others' professional projects including startups. They also sought out other people who were interested in changing the world for the better. They hosted workshops and events to learn and network beyond the four walls of their home. They often kept one or two rooms open so young innovators from other countries could visit.

Following Rainbow Mansion's example, many early coliving communities became hubs of learning, innovation, and social activity. Thus the pattern for coliving was set. Now there are hundreds of coliving communities worldwide.

Jessy took this one step further by creating Embassy, a network of coliving houses that give tenants access to many communities. She describes this lifestyle as, "one rent, many locations." Others have followed her lead, and the coliving movement grows as young workers have a great need for affordable housing, meaningful friendships, and professional development. My friend Chelsea Rustrum says of the coliving experience:

“You develop deeper, more real relationships and have the potential to actually work together, actually help each other. Not just in professional ways but in personal ways also." [1]

Community resources

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Video

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Local communities in California community action

See Also

Interwiki links

Wikipedia: California, Ecology of California, Environment of California, Water in California, Environmental issues in California‎ (category)

External links


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