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CIVIC ACTION

Providing education and resources that drive action and support meaningful change toward carbon neutrality.

Educational Resources

Policy Actions for Systematic Change

Policy change for System Change

Encouraging our community to participate in local and state policy advocacy, attend city council meetings, or sign petitions to push for stronger climate action.

Uniting the Central Coast for Action (uccA)

This team uses webinars, podcasts, fact sheets, and campaigns to inform and advocate for high-impact regional climate solutions.

Wind Energy Educational Resources
Voices for Energy Justice (Podcast)
Webinar Series (Education & Advocacy)

CENTRAL COAST WIND PROJECT

SLO Climate Coalition promoting civic action on climate change.

SLO Climate Coalition supports responsible offshore wind development.

Read our official statement to learn more.

Statement

Offshore wind turbines in the ocean promoting renewable energy.

Environmental organization COLLABORATION

Opponents Are Spreading Misinformation

This document was a collaboration between local environmental non-profit organizations to provide factual information in response to misinformation.

Factsheet

Environmental organization COLLABORATION

Offshore Wind:
3-Part Educational Series

Watch these recorded educational events to learn more about offshore wind and it’s role in clean energy.

Part 1: Why Offshore Wind?

Sept 18, 2024 – In this first event we heard from three experts on the impacts of the climate crisis.
– Climate Impacts Keynote — Dr. Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor, Department Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania
– Climate Impacts on Ocean Ecology — Dr. Ben Ruttenberg, Director, Cal Poly SLO Center for Coastal Marine Science
– Environmental Justice — Alexis Sutterman, Senior Policy Manager Brightline Defense

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Part 2: What & How?

Oct 9, 2024 – We heard from Katerina Robinson and Elizabeth Huber from California Energy Commission, and Emily Hildreth from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. They shared information on the permitting process, public input, and timeline.

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Part 3: Potential Impacts

Oct 30, 2024 – Topics and speakers included:
Marine Acoustics: Dr Brandon Southall (Duke University); Economics: Patrick Duffy (National Renewable Energy Lab); Commercial Fishing: Mike Conroy (Principal at West Coast Fisheries Consultants); Local Harbors: Suzy Watkins (Port San Luis Harbor Director)

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PODCAST

Voices for Energy Justice

Through engaging conversations with activists, policymakers, and everyday heroes, we uncover how climate justice initiatives are addressing systemic inequalities and forging a path towards a fairer, more resilient future for all.

Podcast

1: Alexis Sutterman
2: Jessica Tovar
3: Roger Lin
4: Selena Feliciano
5: Richard McCann
6: Rita Casaverde

Advocates supporting energy justice and civic action for climate change.

episode 1

Alexis Sutterman

Brightline Defense

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Episode 2

Jessica Tovar

Energy Democracy Director at Local Clean Energy Alliance

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episode 3

Roger Lin

Senior attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity

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episode 4

Selena Feliciano

National Campaign Coordinator for the Energy Democracy Project

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episode 5

Richard McCann

Founding Partner of M. Cubed

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EPISODE 6

Rita Casaverde

Rita Casaverde has been the Executive Director of the Diversity Coalition since 2022. She has long been passionate about environmental and social justice and has received a Green Youth Award from the United Nations.

Rita talks about the Diversity Coalition’s energy-related projects and how equity and climate intersect in powerful ways.

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