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Boosting Climate Resiliency in Berkeley with Air Filters and Induction Cooktops

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a closeup of some resiliency measures available to Community in the East Bay and Berkeley including access to Market Match to use to buy Farmer's Market produce and Sustainable Transportation options for low income households.
The Ecology Center is partnered with the City of Berkeley’s office of Energy and Sustainable Development on a Climate Equity Fund project that is aimed at supporting and uplifting the Berkeley community with Education and Resources to build resiliency in the face of climate change and environmental hazards. These resiliency resources include physical items like… Read more »

Farming in an Age of Climate Disaster: Interview with Bernie of Pomo Tierra Orchard

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Farming in an Age of Climate Disaster: Interview with Bernie of Pomo Tierra Orchard
As we fight to “Keep it in the Ground” and end the production of fossil fuels and plastics that cause the climate crisis, we also know that climate change will impact farmers and our future food supplies. What are small farmers thinking about this present and future? We asked Bernie of Pomo Tierra Ranch who… Read more »

Get to know the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

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Get to know the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
Community members in the East Bay who are familiar with arts and crafts and the art of reusing, may visit this local non-profit on the regular, but for the general public, you may need an introduction. The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse has been a mainstay in the lives of crafters, artists, reusers, donators,… Read more »

Income Qualified Opportunities for a Sustainable Commute (New E-Bike incentives for CA!)

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Income Qualified Opportunities for a Sustainable Commute (New E-Bike incentives for CA!)
Note: New Information added about an E-Bike incentive for Income Qualified people in CA! The Ecology Center has been working with the City of Berkeley’s Office of Energy and Sustainable Development on a Climate Equity project within Berkeley. Part of that project created a local Climate Ambassador program. One of those ambassadors, Adrian Gonzalez, did… Read more »

With Changing Seasons, Comes New Youth Staff!

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With Changing Seasons, Comes New Youth Staff!
This past spring and summer our Youth Environment Academy Scholars participated in a variety of eye-opening excursions in the Bay Area. From touring environmental justice focused farms, to seeing the ins and outs of the Recycling Center operations, participants had the opportunity to engage in activities that they may not have regularly had the chance… Read more »