Climate change may finally be affecting something American’s hold dear to their heart—the wine industry! In a recent interview with National Public Radio, Lee Hannah, a senior fellow in climate change biology with Conservation International discusses how global warming may play havoc with traditional wine-growing regions. An exceptional wine region enjoys cool summers and rainy … [Read more...]
Dangerous Methane is Surging Again in Atmosphere
This article from the BBC exemplifies why we need representatives who believe in climate science! Methane rates are rising, and urgent attention is needed. … [Read more...]
Climate Change is Changing Alaska
Climate change continues to be the most urgent challenge facing humankind. 2015 is recorded as the warmest year in history; heat waves, rising sea levels and water shortages are just a few of the potentially catastrophic results of unchecked environmental damage. What can you do to help save the environment before it's too late? Knowledge is the best place to start. This … [Read more...]
“Soil Not Oil” Film Screening
A Special Evening Gathering Please join Santa Barbara Permaculture Network for an evening of outdoor film and discussion as we share what was learned at the recent 2nd Annual Soil Not Oil Conference in Richmond, CA, while enjoying short films that focus on soil and "Carbon Farming" as solutions to climate change. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept 1, 7-9pm, at the … [Read more...]
An Evening Gathering to Support the 2nd Annual International Soil Not Oil Conference
Join local groups when they come together on Thursday July 21, 7:30 pm , to support both the Soil Not Oil International Campaign and the upcoming Second Annual Soil Not Oil Conference in August. Short films on soils and carbon farming and discussions will take place at Farmer & the Cook Restaurant, 339 W El Roblar Dr in Ojai (Meiners Oak). Admission is free; reservations … [Read more...]
California Drought Report–Summer
El Nino brought a lot of rain to the Central Coast this past winter, but sadly it was not enough to slake the long drought our state is experiencing. Nine out of 12 California reservoirs are over 50% full—that’s a big improvement since March when we last reported on the topic. At that time the majority of state reservoirs were still less than half full. But despite the … [Read more...]
How to Talk about Climate Change to People who don’t believe in Climate Change
Everyone has a friend or family member--or maybe several--who either doesn’t believe climate change is happening or doesn’t believe humans are causing it or doesn’t believe the effects of climate change are anything to be concerned about. Science doesn’t care if people believe in it or not, but to change the minds, hearts and actions of others it’s necessary to engage … [Read more...]
