climate change
Vote! “Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
Bicycling Monterey extends respect to everyone who takes time to inform themselves about candidates and issues, then votes according to their own beliefs and conscience. This post includes: Near the bottom of this post areBicycling-Specific Voter Resources. (Look for the photo of bicyclehandlebars with an “I voted” sticker.) This post is provided as an intro about voting,…
Climate Change & Sustainable Business at the Sea Otter Classic Summit
A report from Amanda Preece Amanda Preece is a local environmental and wildlife advocate and has worked for multiple conservation organizations in the Monterey Bay region over the last ten years. She is dedicated to finding regional solutions to climate change, which is having devastating effects on the wildlife and landscapes we all love. Riding…
Monterey County Transportation: Quick Build; Central Coast Hwy 1 Climate Resiliency Study; Passenger Rail Survey
The below is a followup to the June 3, 2020 Transportation Agency for Monterey County Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee meeting. Don’t whine about infrastructure (e.g., /why-get-involved-in-infrastructure-planning-north-fremont-monterey-and-other-projects.html); get involved. TAMC Bike-Ped meetings are open to the public, and more participation is encouraged—including by youth and young adults. Learn more, including about lack of representation:…
Climate actions: Why and how to respond to climate change
Climate Change: Why speak up for cycling. For information about the Monterey County Climate Action Coalition, refer to: /act-on-climate-monterey-county.html For Global Climate Strike information and resources, visit https://fridaysforfuture.org * * * This post was first published 21 September 2014, with numerous subsequent updates. (It has not been updated in its entirety.) Please contact sources referred…
When no one is looking, who cares about climate change?
As Arthur C. Clarke pointed out, “How inappropriate to call this planet ‘Earth,’ when it is clearly ‘Ocean.’” The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a fascinating place, sure. It’s also a leader in stirring people to take better care of the earth. For example, the Aquarium’s ocean plastic pollution education helped California become the first state in the U.S. to ban single-use carryout bags, through the passage of Proposition…
Focus the Region: Economics of Sustainability
Feb 16: 4th Annual Focus the Region Conference at CSUMB, including the HER Helmet Thursdays project and other local efforts to positive impact climate change.