Local and SRJC Climate Solutions - No LATE WORK ACCEPTED
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There are many exciting developments to combat climate change that are happening here in Sonoma County and at SRJC. They fall into several categories:
Using less energy/ reducing GHG emissio: there are many programs to help Sonoma County residents achieve a lower carbon lifestyle
Political action: the county and city governments are trying to take action to reduce GHG emissions and we can help them with our votes and vocal support
Activists: there are many different groups advocating for lowered GHG emissions, including here at SRJC.
Assignment:
After reading the information below, submit the answers to the questions below. I have made this worth 16 points, but because it is SO important, I will give up to 10 points extra credit for well thought out and intentional responses.
Going Electric
1. Read The Switch is OnLinks to an external site.. Why does switching from natural gas-fueled appliances to electric appliances (stoves, clothing dryers, hot-water heaters, etc.) reduce greenhouse gas emissions? (note: natural gas is another name for methane gas, CH4). Hint: consider the ways electricity can be produced
4. Chose two personal actions you could take to reduce your GHG emissions and explain in a couple of sentences what you plan to do. Browse these sites for ideas.
This is our local Joint Power Authority energy provider. It has programs to help people save energy, switch to electric appliances, and purchase 100% renewable electricity. You can read more about it here. Links to an external site.Choose two of these programs and answer the questions below:
5. Describe the program in 1-2 sentences
6. How would participation in this program reduce your carbon emissions?
As one individual, my actions make a limited impact. But when I join with other like minded individuals, systems can be changed. Here are some different groups that you should consider. I've tried to pick a diversity of groups: secular and religious, conservative and liberal, local and federal. But you know my bias- local is where we make the biggest impact!
Pick two of these groups and answer the following questions
7. What is one project they are working on right now- describe it in 2-3 sentences
8. What attracts you about this group? (2-3 sentences)
SRJC Sustainability Club: promotes environmental stewardship and sustainability broadly across all areas of the SRJC including campus operations, student life, academics, and civic and community engagement. This can be done through projects, joining community service, advocating for sustainable measures to SRJC leaders, and more! If you are interested for the Spring 2023 semester please contact: sustainability@santarosa.edu
350 Bay Area: Links to an external site.Ramping up solutions and ramping down carbon pollution via policies and legislation. They combine very specific solutions with movement building to change political, cultural system environment.
The Climate Center Links to an external site.Strategic goal: By 2025, California will enact policies to accelerate equitable climate action, achieving net-negative emissions and resilient communities for all by 2030, catalyzing other states, the nation and the world to take climate action.
Climate Reality Project Links to an external site.Their main focus is to recruit, train, and mobilize people to become powerful activists, providing the skills, campaigns, and resources to push for aggressive climate action
Daily Acts Links to an external site.This is a local Sonoma County organization that seeks to change the small daily actions of many people in order to transform the larger community. They focus on climate resilience.
RepublicENLinks to an external site.: the main group working for conservative solutions to climate change (similar aims as Citizens' Climate Lobby)
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