NEWS
news $700M in Grants for Local EV Chargers Announced
The Biden administration opened up applications for $700 million in grants for local governments to install EV chargers
Daniel C. Vock - 03-24-2023
news The Right Way to Build Climate Change Resilience
The Inflation Reduction Act and others are offering all-too-rare opportunities for state and local governments.
Chip Kline and Simone Maloz - 03-24-2023
news How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring
Climate change is altering spring growing conditions, and plant life is changing along with it.
PBS - 03-24-2023
news The IPCC says we need to phase down fossil fuels, fast. Here’s how the US could do it.
A new report lists 10 policies to constrain polluting infrastructure and achieve key climate goals.
Joseph Winters - 03-24-2023
news With California oil production at risk, referendum gives voters a say
How much will gas prices increase if existing California wells are shut down and the supply shifts to imported oil?
Rock Zierman - 03-07-2023
news Encinitas seeks nominees for environment awards
The city of Encinitas Environmental Commission announces the opening of nominations for its Environmental Award Program....
STAFF - 03-07-2023
news UCLA engineers design solar roofs to harvest energy for greenhouses
Renewable energy sources such as solar panels are in high demand, UCLA invented a new kind of solar roofs.
BIOENGINEER - 03-07-2023
news Pipeline debate at center of California carbon capture plans
California relies on capturing carbon out of the air and storing it deep underground
ASSOCIATED PRESS - 02-28-2023
news How climate change is making California's weather more extreme
California has been hit with an especially cold and wet winter
David Knowles - 02-28-2023
news Blizzards push California snowpack to nearly twice normal levels
The storm could deliver seven feet of fresh powder to some locations by Wednesday.
Diana Leonard - 02-28-2023
news Tired Of Being Told To ‘Adapt,’ An Indigenous Community Wrote Its Own Climate Action Plan
Long before anyone called this place northwest Montana or considered it a tourist destination, it sustained the tribes.
Carly Graf - 02-21-2023
news How the "electrify everything" movement went mainstream
One in five Americans now lives in an area that's trying to move buildings off fossil fuels
Emily Pontecorvo - 02-21-2023
news The Biden Administration Aims to Make EV Charging as Easy as Filling Up
The first comprehensive standards for public EV charging stations will help ensure reliability and accessibility.
Gabriela Aoun Angueira - 02-21-2023
news How To Build A Better Bike-Share Program
This story is part of the Cities + Solutions series, which chronicles inspiring climate initiatives in U.S. communities....
GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA - 02-21-2023
news Exxon Shuts Down Algae Fuel Research Program
Exxon has pulled the plug on its green fuels from algae research after 15 years. Was it ever real or just a PR stunt?
Steve Hanley - 02-14-2023
news Attention nature lovers! Researchers need your help counting birds this weekend.
Look up this weekend to help count birds and document climate change during Audubon's Great Backyard Bird Count.
Dinah Voyles Pulver - 02-14-2023
news Can Cities Eliminate Heat-Related Deaths? Phoenix Is Trying.
This story is part of the Cities + Solutions series, which first appeared in Grist’s climate solutions newsletter
Emma Loewe - 02-14-2023
news Home of the future: Climate-friendly, electrified and closer than ever
The technology and policies are falling into place. But we’ll need a revolution in U.S. home retrofit business models......
Jeff St. John, Canary Media - 02-14-2023
news How — and why — to heat-proof your home before summer
Keeping cool doesn't have to mean going broke.
Vivi Smilgius - 02-10-2023
news The climate solution beneath your feet
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter.
Casey Crownhart - 02-10-2023
news Biden spotlights climate victories in State of the Union. But where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
John McCracken - 02-10-2023
news Exxon reports record profits, doubles down on fossil fuels
The White House responds with renewed calls to boost production.
Lylla Younes - 02-10-2023
news There’s a deal to save the Colorado River — if California doesn’t blow it up
The plan would cut water use on the river by roughly a quarter, drying up farms and subdivisions across the Southwest.
Jake Bittle - 02-01-2023
news Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further — Inequity in the US
Students from low-income and communities of color — ride diesel-powered buses that regularly expose them to toxic fumes....
Elizabeth Moses - 02-01-2023
news US Emissions of the World’s Most Potent Greenhouse Gas Are 56 Percent Higher Than EPA Estimates, a New Study Shows
Electric utilities are likely responsible for the nation’s higher than expected emissions of sulfur hexafluoride.
Phil McKenna - 02-01-2023
news Greener School Playgrounds Are An Overlooked Climate Solution
Sustainable playgrounds are not talked about enough.
Nexus Media - 02-01-2023
news One-in-five new cars in California zero-emission in 2022
On Friday the California Energy Commission said 18.8 percent of new cars sold in the state in 2022 were EVs
Auto.com - 01-24-2023
news The Fight Over California’s Ancient Water
It’s legal to drink 10,000-year-old water. But is it right?
Brett Simpson - 01-24-2023
news Atmospheric rivers force California to manage floods during drought
California's water management officials are rushing to capture as much runoff as possible from the state's storms
Andrew Freedman & Rebecca Falconer - 01-17-2023
news Heatflation, overshoot, soup throwers: Grist’s picks for words of the year
10 terms and phrases that defined our sweltering climate in 2022.
Kate Yoder - 01-10-2023
news 2022 was devastatingly hot. 2023 could be even worse.
Last year was one of the hottest on record, even though a major climate pattern was cooling the Earth.
Dharna Noor - 01-10-2023
news A New EPA Proposal is Reigniting a Debate About What Counts as ‘Renewable’
The EPA has proposed new standards for how much of the nation’s fuel supply should come from renewable sources.
John McCracken - 01-10-2023
news California’s dilemma: How do you harness an epic amount of rain in a water-scarce state? Let it flood, scientists say
California's parade of ultra-wet storms has not completely reversed the deeply rooted drought.
CNN COM Wire Service - 01-10-2023
BLOGS
blog Low Waste Tips: Spring Cleaning!
As the rain subsides and the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start spring cleaning and decluttering for the year...
Camrie Rounds - 02-24-2023
blog Cardiff State Beach Living Shoreline Project Design & Performance
The recent large storm and wave events that occurred in early January 2023 have again displayed the success of the Cardi...
Todd Mierau & Zachary Urabe - 01-23-2023
blog Fall & Winter Energy Efficiency Tips
As the temperature cools outside, the temptation to blast your heater rises. However, as with air conditioning in summer...
Itzel Gallardo - 11-28-2022
blog Spooky Facts about Halloween Waste (And How to Reduce It!)
October has arrived which means fall treats, candy, parties, and Halloween! Holidays produce a significant amount of was...
Camrie Rounds - 10-21-2022
blog Recycling in Encinitas FAQ: Part 2
The problem with Wishcycling: Wishcycling happens when we put non-recyclable or contaminated recyclables into the b...
Camrie Rounds - 09-28-2022
blog Recycling in Encinitas FAQ: Part 1
What are the benefits of recycling? The recycling symbol can be seen on many single-use items, alerting the consume...
Camrie Rounds - 08-03-2022
blog Tips for a Waste Free Gathering
Summer is here, which means BBQs, parties, graduation celebrations, and more! While events generally produce large ...
Camrie Rounds - 07-01-2022
blog An Eco-Friendly, Spring Egg Hunt? It’s Possible!
If your family participates in a springtime egg hunt tradition, chances are you are familiar with the dozens of colorful...
Camrie Rounds - 04-13-2022
blog Gray, Blue, and Green Bins: What Goes Where and Why Does it Matter?
You may have noticed your neighbors making more use of their green organics bins on trash day, coworkers paying closer a...
Camrie Rounds - 03-24-2022
blog Green Building Ordinance Adopted to Advance City’s Climate Action Goals
The City of Encinitas adopted a comprehensive Green Building Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-13) on October 27, 2021. The Ordi...
Jillian Queri - 12-07-2021
blog The Benefits of Biking
May is Bike Month, and there’s never been a better time to enjoy riding a bike! It’s a good way to ensure yo...
Jasmine Krause - 05-26-2021
blog The Power of Magnets: Induction Cooking
In the fight against climate change, reducing emissions from buildings has a key role to play. In Encinitas, the electri...
Jasmine Krause - 04-28-2021
blog Encinitas Virtual Earth Week Celebration
The City of Encinitas, in partnership with EcoFest Encinitas, will present a Virtual Earth Week Celebration next week be...
Jasmine Krause - 04-15-2021
blog San Diego Community Power: Powering a clean, affordable future
San Diego Community Power (SDCP) launched earlier this March! This is an exciting step towards climate conscious energy ...
Jasmine Krause - 03-31-2021
blog Water World Water Day
Monday, March 22, 2021 is World Water Day, a time to bring awareness to this vital resource! This year’s theme is ...
Inge Bisconer - 03-19-2021
blog Climate Action Co-Benefits: Building Resiliency in Encinitas
The Big Picture The City of Encinitas is actively addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions t...
Jasmine Krause - 02-24-2021
blog Organics Commercial Food Waste Resource Guide
For every meal served the average restaurant wastes half a pound of food. In the landfill, this waste releases pote...
City of Encinitas - 02-22-2021
blog City of Encinitas’ Climate Action Accomplishments: Reflecting On Our 2019 Performance
It has been nearly three years since Encinitas unveiled its updated Climate Action Plan in January 2018. Since then, we ...
Jasmine Krause - 02-10-2021
blog Organics Save the Food
Preventing waste in the kitchen can be fun and easy! The City of Encinitas collaborated with Save the Food to gather som...
City of Encinitas - 01-19-2021
blog How to Have a Sustainable Holiday Season
The holidays are here, and with them countless opportunities to make small choices and shifts to a more sustainable seas...
Jasmine Krause - 12-18-2020
blog Zero Waste 14 Low-Waste Holiday Gift Ideas
This holiday season is one like no other. We want to help you shop local and give without creating waste - instead of gi...
City of Encinitas - 12-14-2020
blog Zero Waste Recycle Right This Holiday!
Experiencing an increase in packages this holiday season? With each online order you receive comes material such as card...
City of Encinitas - 12-14-2020
blog Great News, City Council Approved the Updated CAP Last Month!
On November 18, 2020, City Council adopted an updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) which included a recalculation of antici...
Jasmine Krause - 12-15-2020
blog Zero Waste Zero Waste Holiday Blog
Did you know that Americans create 25% more trash during the #holidays? Reduce your waste and turn up the cheer this hol...
City of Encinitas - 12-01-2020
blog Elementary Schools Save Pumpkins from the Landfill
During the third annual pumpkin composting event, students and their families across Encinitas saved 377 Jack-...
Dominique Dashwood - 11-10-2020
blog Zero Waste Steps to Being a Zero Waste Consumer
In the past 50 years, humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history. The first step to reducing is le...
City of Encinitas - 11-02-2020
blog How to incorporate sustainability into your child's online and in school learning
Across the country, the coronavirus pandemic has undeniably disrupted and transformed the way our children are educated....
Jasmine Krause - 10-28-2020
blog Zero Waste Green Wednesdays Webinar Series
Looking to achieve your zero waste potential? Join us for our new “Green Wednesdays” free webinar series thi...
City of Encinitas - Solid Waste Division - 10-27-2020
blog Zero Waste Zero Waste Halloween
As Halloween comes and goes it is estimated that 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to the landfill, doomed to rot an...
City of Encinitas - 10-20-2020
blog Zero Waste Waste Less from Land to Sea
The City of Encinitas prides itself in being at the forefront of sustainability. We’re putting out the call to res...
Dominique Dashwood - 10-16-2020
blog Telecommuting and Beyond: What you can do to reduce vehicle emissions
While in many ways catastrophic, COVID has undeniably created space for a complete reinvention on how we view work and t...
Jasmine Krause - 09-29-2020
blog The Climate and Our Beaches
The beaches and coastal resources in Encinitas offer great value to our community, the local economy, and the City&rsquo...
Dominique Dashwood - 08-18-2020
blog Encinitas’ Fight Against Single Use Plastic
The Problems of Single Use Plastic: We produce a large amount of plastic because it is inexpensive, durable, ...
Dominique Dashwood - 07-23-2020
blog “Stay at Home” Doesn’t Have to Mean “Spend More on Energy”
Due to COVID, many of us are spending more time at home. In regard to our utility bills, energy we would normally use at...
Dominique Dashwood - 06-23-2020
blog Zero Waste 101
What is Zero Waste?The concept of zero waste is straightforward: do not generate any waste. Wait! We hope we haven&rsquo...
Dominique Dashwood - 05-27-2020
blog Outreach Results: Survey on Climate and Waste
Local businesses and members of the community play an essential role in the City’s Climate Action Plan. By engagin...
Dominique Dashwood - 04-27-2020
blog Renewable Energy Clean-Powered Communities
March 27, 2020 - Communities are taking back the power (literally) with Community Choice Energy. Learn about how a CCE w...
Dominique Dashwood - 03-27-2020
PAST EVENTS
event 10/9/2022, 12:50 pm - 01:50 pm EcoFest 2022
Cottonwood Creek ParkEcoFest is the longest-running environmental fair in North County San Diego. EcoFest showcases ways to Go Green whi...
event 5/3/2022, 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm Public Workshop – Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan
Encinitas City HallThe City is in the process of developing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan for our community. This meetin...
event 4/30/2022, 12:00 am Arbor Day 2022
Cottonwood Creek ParkTo celebrate the City's urban forest and the multitude of benefits that it provides to the community, the City of En...
event 4/24/2022, 12:00 am EcoFest Encinitas Volunteer Kickoff Event
Cottonwood Creek ParkJoin EcoFest Encinitas for a fun and engaging volunteer event. Learn more about EcoFest's mission and get involved w...
event 4/16/2022, 12:00 am City of Encinitas & Surfrider San Diego Earth Day Beach and Park Cleanup
Moonlight State Beach and Cottonwood Creek ParkIn celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day, Surfrider is teaming up with the City of Encinitas to spread some extra Ear...