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UN CC:Learn at COP26 of the UNFCCC

OP26 of the UNFCCC will take place from 31 October 2021 to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. UN CC:Learn organizes and supports the following activities:

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Climate Action Pursuit review

Second Nature’s Climate Action Pursuit offered a wide variety of workshops and keynote speakers surrounding the topic of climate justice. I was honored to attend a conference with so many open minded people who were willing to not only learn, but to join the conversation.

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CSU to End Fossil Fuel Investments in University Investments

Chancellor Castro announced today that the university will not pursue any future investments in fossil fuels in the university's three investment portfolios: Systemwide Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT), Intermediate Duration Portfolio (IDP) and Total Return Portfolio (TRP).

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NY Times: The Climate Crisis Is Worse for Women. Here’s Why.

— Katharine K. Wilkinson, a co-editor of the climate anthology “All We Can Save”

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Congratulations Abbey!!!

Abbey Serio has served on the President's Sustainability Advisory Council and as the Sustainable SSU Intern this Spring term. Abbey is graduating this weekend with her BA in Geography, Environment and Planning and a minor in Business Administration.

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THE RACE AGAINST THE CLIMATE CRISIS

From The CSU System News

"Smokestacks spewing black plumes. Car traffic inching along an eight-lane freeway. An ominous haze drifting from a blazing wildfire. These are common sights in California—and all major contributors to climate change.

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From NPR - VIDEO: Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? People On The Front Lines Say Maybe Not

From NPR this morning:

"Recycling works, but it's not magic. As America continues to lead the world in per capita waste production, it's becoming more and more clear that everybody –- manufacturers and consumers — "over-believes" in recycling.

Spring Cleaning

Spring is in the air!

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Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority releases the Sonoma Climate Mobilization Strategy

Last week, the Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority released the Sonoma Climate Mobilization Strategy