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 February 2022 Newsletter

No Drilling in Contra Costa

What Makes Frozen Food So Cool?

Clarence Birdseye invented the quick freezing method in 1924, but the ready-to-eat revolution didn't really start until the 1950s. By the 1970s, home freezers were widespread, and on March 6, 1984, President Reagan approved a National Frozen Food Day

Who's Under Water? Imagining Contra Costa County in 2100

We know that most climate scientists predict that sea-level rise due to climate change will occur in the coming years. But how much of our county will be affected? It's hard to predict precisely, but models show the Delta and Suisun Bay experiencing

Spring Into Action- The Cleaner Contra Costa Spring Challenge

SPRING into the Cleaner Contra Costa CHALLENGE!

The Spring Challenge is here! We need your help to reach our goal to save 1,000 tons of C02 (currently at 840 tons) and 2,500 households participating (currently at 2,387) in the Cleaner Contra Costa C

Why We’re Marching

This article was written by Sustainable Leaders in Action interns Sarah, Stella and Alexi

 “You have 12 years to limit climate catastrophe.” Our biology teacher stood at the front of the class, pointing at the headline projected onto the whiteboard.

Walking—The Original Green Transportation Option

For those of us who live in car-centric suburban areas far from any urban center, it's getting more challenging to combine walking, biking, and public transportation to get to the places you want to go. Many of us value living in a place where you ca

Celebrating Local Leaders on International Women's Day

International Women's Day is March 8, and this year the theme is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow." This 2022 theme recognizes the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptati

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Article written by Brooke Abess

Adapted from: The Minimalist Baker

This recipe feels very fitting for February, and it is one of my personal favorites! I found this recipe a few years ago, and I’ve never been disappointed with it. These chocolate chi

FEBRUARY ACTIONS OF THE MONTH: Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge

Happy February from the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge! Check out our ACTION OF THE MONTH, Walk, Bike, Skateboard or Unicycle. Why not make it fun and possibly profitable? 511 Contra Costa’s Winter Walk Challenge will get you outside and on the move

Climate Careers Chat Leaves Everyone Wanting More

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, But Let's Go Green For Valentine's Day

Looking to buy flowers for that special someone? Think twice! Flowers are wonderful to share with others, but let’s take off our rose-colored glasses and look at the reality of retail flowers.

Of all flowers sold in the U.S., about 78% are imported

All Aboard! - Healthy Public Transit

With Californians learning to live more safely with COVID, large events resuming and employers signaling a return to office, the Bay Area's transit agencies are working together to provide information regarding transit services schedule updates and t

It's Tea Time! Lemon, milk, or plastic?

Millions of people around the world enjoy drinking tea every day. They may drink it purely for flavor or its calming, comforting, invigorating, or health benefits. But you might be surprised to learn that tea may have a sinister side.

The very thing

Slow It, Spread It, Sink It: Part II of Last Month's La Nina Article

Photo by toinane on Unsplash

Last month, we discussed how this would likely be a La Nina winter and the challenge of heavy rains compressed over several days at a time. The good news is that water reservoirs are filling up and the Sierra snowpack is

Composting? It's the Law!

On January 1, a new state law (SB 1383) came into effect that requires all people and businesses to separate things like leftover food and kitchen scraps from the rest of their trash.

Organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard m

Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge: Best Year Yet

Help to Heat and Cool Contra Costa County Homes

When we think of assistance with heating bills, most of us imagine rural homeowners in New England needing help with paying for enough fuel oil to last the long winter months. But a recent headline in the East Bay Times read: “Falling temperatures br

How Healthy Are Your Candles?

Cold winter nights call for warm blankets and cozy candles. But not all candles are the same. The next time you light a candle, check the label and see what kind of candle it is. Depending the ingredients, you may be giving your health a boost—or cre

COP26- What Happened and What's Next?

From October 31st to November 12th this year, the 26th annual Conference of Parties (COP26) met in Glasgow to revisit climate pledges made under the Paris Agreement in 2015. In it, countries were asked to make significant changes to keep global warmi

Will It Be A La Niña Winter?

Photo by Atilla Bingöl on Unsplash

A little background first…

Global temperatures impact how heat and moisture move around the planet. Carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels (gasoline, natural gas, etc.) and methane (mainly from agricultural