climate change
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Online Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 3:13pmLearn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter online meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 4:59pmWelcome to the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues and want to take action to lessen the impact of climate change.
Climate Change the topic at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:08pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Chas Macquarie of the Citizens Climate Lobby. In honor of Earth Week, his presentation, entitled “Building Electrification,” will present information about how electrification of buildings and vehicles is impacting the climate. Also discussed will be how it is now possible to achieve significant savings on home energy costs thanks to rebates and tax credits for home energy improvements included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Online Monthly Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 10:07amCitizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City chapter monthly meeting is online and face-to-face
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/03/2022 - 7:56pmLearn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues. We are a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/).
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Online Monthly Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 1:00pmLearn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter monthly meeting online April 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/26/2022 - 4:11pmThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education.
Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Citizens' Climate Lobby: Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/29/2022 - 11:20amThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education.
Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Citizens' Climate Lobby of Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 3:17pmThe monthly meeting of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby of Carson City will be held online on Jan. 4.
To learn more please visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org/
Climate Action, Carbon Pricing and the Budget Reconciliation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 12:37pmIf you don’t believe there is a climate crisis, or that we need to take action to reduce the mega-forest fires and catastrophic flooding, you might as well stop reading. But if you want to substantially reduce the amount of CO2 pollution, the root cause of global warming, which is making fires and floods much worse, read on.
Citizens' Climate Lobby Carson Chapter September 7 Meeting on Zoom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/30/2021 - 3:47pmThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change. Everyone is welcome to attend the online Zoom meeting by contacting our email (cclcarsoncity@gmail.com) by September 6.
Wild horse ecologist Craig Downer featured at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/13/2021 - 9:19amThe featured speaker at Carson City's June 14th Democratic luncheon will be wild horse and burro ecologist and biologist Craig Downer. His appearance follows on from the extended presentation on climate change he gave at the April 26th tele-luncheon, when there was insufficient time to summarize the points made or engage in a question and answer session with in-person attendees and those who took advantage of the full-length, on-demand video recording. All those seeking such clarifications are encouraged to attend.
Environmental attorney to speak on climate change at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/30/2021 - 12:48amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be environmental attorney Dan Galpern, who specializes in litigation to enforce compliance with laws, regulations and rulings related to climate change. Originally from New York City, Galpern is currently based out of his own public interest law firm in Eugene, Oregon.
Explore ‘Miracle Country’ with Nevada Humanities in 'Telling Stories and Talking Books' series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/27/2021 - 12:55pmNevada Humanities will host a free, virtual event with authors Kendra Atleework and Michael P. Branch, celebrating the paperback release of Ms. Atleework’s book Miracle Country: A Memoir of a Family and a Landscape.
Biologist defender of wild horses to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/23/2021 - 10:13amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain how climate change is impacting Nevada's herds of wild horses and burros. Over the years, he has collected data from more than fifty herd management areas, and supplied the BLM and the public with valuable research based on hundreds of scientifically based ecological evaluations.
Democratic tele-luncheon to mark Earth Day with a presentation on the impacts of climate change
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:10amThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon will be Chas Macquarie of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. In honor of Earth Day, his presentation will lay out the scientific fundamentals of climate change, the ample evidence that it's happening right now all around us, and public policy proposals with the potential to slow the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Carson Tahoe Director of Behavioral Health to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/09/2021 - 2:56amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Elizabeth Haase MD, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. A psychiatrist with decades in private practice, Dr. Haase also serves as part of the voluntary faculty at the University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine. The focus of her remarks at the tele-luncheon will be the mental health impacts of climate change.
Carson River Coalition's 'Watershed Wednesdays' looks at climate action, highlights regenerative agriculture
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/22/2021 - 10:54amCARSON CITY — In the fourth session of the Carson River Coalition’s Watershed Wednesdays’ forum, speakers will tackle one of the big issues facing rural and urban communities alike: Climate Change.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:35amClimate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education will hold a March 2 meeting on Zoom. Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Everyone is welcome to attend the online Zoom meeting by contacting our email (cclcarsoncity@gmail.com) by March 1. If you are not familiar with Zoom, let us know and we can supply information on how to use Zoom. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Carson City chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby share in concern, hope for the future (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 2:18pmClimate change: Is it real? Yes! Is there something that you can do? Yes! A few years ago I became more aware and concerned about our environment. My concern was elevated based upon what I was reading, hearing and witnessing.
Watch live: Today Show's Al Roker keynotes Monday's Tahoe weather conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 3:57pmAl Roker of NBC’s "Today Show" fame will discuss his passion, interest and concerns about climate change, as well as his storied career as keynote speaker at Operation Sierra Storm, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe. The public is invited to tune in via Facebook to watch Roker on Monday, Jan. 25.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 2:40pmThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/).
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:50pmRENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Nevada Humanities Announces Nature-Themed Books for 2021 Nevada Reads Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 1:01pmNevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2021 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads will feature two memoirs — Miracle Country: A Memoir by Kendra Atleework, and World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 11:10amThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change. Everyone is welcome to attend the online Zoom meeting by contacting our email (cclcarsoncity@gmail.com) by Jan 4. If you are not familiar with Zoom, let us know in your email and we can supply information on how to use Zoom.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to convene 'Clean Cars Nevada' virtual listening session
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 11:11pmThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection announced plans to convene a virtual listening session on Clean Cars Nevada, an initiative that would provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission passenger cars and light-duty trucks offered at dealerships across the state beginning in 2024.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter Monthly Meeting is Online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 4:15pmThe Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education. Our purpose is to develop and implement activities to provide accurate information about climate change and what can be down to mitigate the effects of climate change.
State's environmental agency to convene 'Clean Cars Nevada' initiative kick-off with webinar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 1:00pmThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection announced plans Wednesday to convene its first webinar on Clean Cars Nevada, an initiative to evaluate the adoption of new regulations that would provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission passenger cars and trucks offered at Nevada-wide dealerships, beginning in 2024.
Climate Change Expert to Speak to Carson City Rotarians
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 1:06pmClimate change is the topic at Rotary Club of Carson City’s next meeting. The Nevada State Climate Policy Coordinator, Dr. Kristen Averyt, will be the guest speaker at the lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 12:30 P.M. Averyt is also a Research Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.