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November 23, 2021
RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS HITS MAJOR MILESTONE OF 10 MILLION ANNUAL POUNDS OF CO2 REDUCTION
Last week’s graduation of their 107th climate action team put Resilient Neighborhood’s cumulative annual CO2 reduction at 10,000,000 pounds, moving Marin closer to achieving its climate action goals. The ten million pound reduction is the equivalent of 1,375 Marin homes transitioning to being powered by sun and wind, instead of the fossil fuels that are causing climate change.
Resilient Neighborhoods is the County's main program for resident climate action, and is referenced in all of Marin's climate action plans. Their successful behavior change program makes a significant difference because up to 75% of Marin’s greenhouse gas emissions come from residents.
Resilient Neighborhoods’ workshop offers five classes conducted over ten weeks free to residents. Households start by figuring out their baseline carbon footprint, learning what reductions they can make, and then taking actions like trimming energy and waste, making smarter purchasing and food choices, conserving water, and opting for low-carbon ways to get around. People also save money on fuel and utility costs, learn about cash incentives for energy efficiency, prepare their family for emergencies, and take actions to build a stronger and safer community.
“Resilient Neighborhoods is the most impactful program I know of,” said Cory Bytof, San Rafael’s Sustainability Manager. “The actions people take in these workshops really make a measurable difference and help municipalities in Marin meet their climate goals.” The program is an endorsed solution of the Drawdown Marin initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions below net zero by 2045, in line with UN goals.
Marin’s Rotary clubs are playing a role too, with their climate action teams mounting the ‘Rotary Challenge’ to have members reduce one million pounds of CO2 in a year by going through Resilient Neighborhoods workshops. So far the Ignacio, Novato, Terra Linda and Rafael Evening rotaries are participating. More Rotarians are signed up for January workshops.
“Climate change is the most important and impactful issue of our time,” said Founder and Executive Director Tamra Peters. “Resilient Neighborhoods brings people together and empowers them to take actions to create low-impact households, adopt sustainable lifestyle practices, strengthen communities, and prepare for emergencies.”
“What we do about climate change in the next decade will determine the health of the living world and quality of life for our grandchildren and theirs,” said Peters. “Each of us can play a part. Don’t sit this one out.”
You can become part of the climate solution by visiting the Resilient Neighborhoods website to sign up for new workshops that start on January 13th and 18th.
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November 23, 2021
RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS HITS MAJOR MILESTONE OF 10 MILLION ANNUAL POUNDS OF CO2 REDUCTION
Last week’s graduation of their 107th climate action team put Resilient Neighborhood’s cumulative annual CO2 reduction at 10,000,000 pounds, moving Marin closer to achieving its climate action goals. The ten million pound reduction is the equivalent of 1,375 Marin homes transitioning to being powered by sun and wind, instead of the fossil fuels that are causing climate change.
Resilient Neighborhoods is the County's main program for resident climate action, and is referenced in all of Marin's climate action plans. Their successful behavior change program makes a significant difference because up to 75% of Marin’s greenhouse gas emissions come from residents.
Resilient Neighborhoods’ workshop offers five classes conducted over ten weeks free to residents. Households start by figuring out their baseline carbon footprint, learning what reductions they can make, and then taking actions like trimming energy and waste, making smarter purchasing and food choices, conserving water, and opting for low-carbon ways to get around. People also save money on fuel and utility costs, learn about cash incentives for energy efficiency, prepare their family for emergencies, and take actions to build a stronger and safer community.
“Resilient Neighborhoods is the most impactful program I know of,” said Cory Bytof, San Rafael’s Sustainability Manager. “The actions people take in these workshops really make a measurable difference and help municipalities in Marin meet their climate goals.” The program is an endorsed solution of the Drawdown Marin initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions below net zero by 2045, in line with UN goals.
Marin’s Rotary clubs are playing a role too, with their climate action teams mounting the ‘Rotary Challenge’ to have members reduce one million pounds of CO2 in a year by going through Resilient Neighborhoods workshops. So far the Ignacio, Novato, Terra Linda and Rafael Evening rotaries are participating. More Rotarians are signed up for January workshops.
“Climate change is the most important and impactful issue of our time,” said Founder and Executive Director Tamra Peters. “Resilient Neighborhoods brings people together and empowers them to take actions to create low-impact households, adopt sustainable lifestyle practices, strengthen communities, and prepare for emergencies.”
“What we do about climate change in the next decade will determine the health of the living world and quality of life for our grandchildren and theirs,” said Peters. “Each of us can play a part. Don’t sit this one out.”
You can become part of the climate solution by visiting the Resilient Neighborhoods website to sign up for new workshops that start on January 13th and 18th.
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