On Thursday, February 3, Novato City Council released a staff report regarding the creation of a Sustainability Commission which will be discussed at the meeting this Tuesday, February 8. We have…
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On November 29, Sustainable Novato has sent the following letter to the City Council and developer who has purchased the Fireman’s Fund property on San Marin Drive advocating significant revisions…
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On Friday, November 12, Novato City Council released its draft Strategic Plan, which will be discussed at the meeting this Tuesday, November 16. We have sent the below follow message…
Read MoreIf you’re reading Sustainable Novato, you’ve probably heard about carbon offsets – and maybe even already bought some! Although the concept is pretty simple (fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas…
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On Tuesday, November 16, Novato City Council will discuss updating its Strategic Plan. This is a critical opportunity to follow through on the Climate Emergency Resolution by embedding sustainability into…
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From an environmental perspective, there has never been a bad time to install solar. Although it takes energy and resources to manufacture, transport, install and eventually dispose of solar equipment, its…
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Take a Climate Action Workshop with Resilient Neighborhoods. Eleven years ago, longtime Marin resident and environmentalist Tamra Peters founded a nonprofit, Resilient Neighborhoods, to help Marin households lessen their carbon footprint…
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Guest Blog from MCE MCE’s mission is to address climate change by reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy and energy efficiency at cost-competitive rates while offering economic and…
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Now that I have had a heat pump for about 4 months, I am writing this follow up to my article: Before you buy or replace your furnace or AC,…
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Global aviation contributes around 2.5% of total CO2 emissions, which, if it was a country, would rank 6th in the world between Germany and Japan. Factoring in other factors, such as…
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Sustainable Novato joined many other venerable organizations to oppose the proposal for a new 28 pump fueling station at Novato’s Costco. Our board felt the review did not adequately address…
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First off, if you haven’t yet driven electric, it’s only a matter of time. With some governments around the world, including California, banning sales of new fossil burners within fifteen…
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Your home wastes energy and money. Here’s how: Envelope leakage of heated & cooled air Attic and wall penetrations to outside Under doors & around windows Into crawlspace (unless you’re on…
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It’s getting hotter every year. Are you thinking about finally caving in for an air-conditioner but feeling concerned about energy consumption? Would you like to find a way to cool your…
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One often overlooked way to significantly decrease your carbon footprint and create a more sustainable community is to consume locally sourced, organic food. But how do you do that safely…
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I have been gardening for many years at my home in Novato, and from my garden I harvest more than just food. It’s also where I find my daily medicine.…
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The best thing about Dan Maher’s Sustainable Exchange shop on Novato’s Grant Avenue may be that there’s a “best thing” for almost everyone whether doomsday preppers, enviro-chic parents, or ordinary…
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The local food movement is nothing new to most Novato folks. With our seasonal Downtown Farmers’ Market and our town’s many unique eateries, we have lots of choices when it…
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Climate change may be putting people at risk for more pandemics like COVID-19. Habitat loss due to climate is bringing animals that can transmit disease in contact with humans more often. Dr.…
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Spring is here said the bumblebee How do you know said the old oak tree I just saw a daffodil Dancing with the fairies on the windy hill — Children’s verse…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, it is difficult to know the geographic reach and degree of impact we can expect to see across food production and distribution systems.…
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