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Act on Climate: Monterey Bay Chapter, Climate Reality Project
A Monterey Bay chapter of the Climate Reality Project was launched in May 2023. As reported by Sara Rubin in the Monterey County Weekly on 5/22/23, the new chapter plans to:
bring together existing organizations that are active in different realms of climate advocacy—from 🚲bicycling to EV charging stations to marine protection
https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/opinion/mcnow_intro/an-opportunity-to-be-a-leader-in-our-climate-future/article_65698e44-f8fd-11ed-a46b-4354571f426b.html
Learn about the Climate Reality Project at https://www.climaterealityproject.org.
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS about in-person and online activities of the Climate Reality Project’s Monterey Bay chapter, go to the link provided below. The Monterey Bay chapter can also be emailed at: chapter@climaterealitymb.org
[UPDATE, Feb 2024 — new chapter web page: https://www.climaterealitymb.org/]
Did you know? The transportation sector accounts for about 40% of California’s greenhouse gas emissions (more details: https://bikemonterey.org/climate-change-why-speak-up-for-cycling-at-cop28-and-elsewhere.html). Bicycling helps reduce the environmental impact of transportation while improving public health and strengthening communities.
Caring for the earth—including taking action on climate change!—is among the multiple benefits of bicycling mentioned by people in Voices of People Who Bike, Part I. We appreciate everyone who bikes to get about, whenever they are able, e.g., the people below.
A sampling of related info on this site
- We’re all heroes on this bus
- Earth Stewardship: What would happen if we changed the ways we moved around?
- Bicycling and ecotourism / good earthkeeping right at home
Window on the Bay Park has typically been the site for Fridays for Future climate action gatherings. It was also the location for the June 30, 2023 End-Dependence Day action in Monterey. (A simultaneous action was held by the chapter in Santa Cruz too.)
Window on the Bay Park—see photo gallery below — is directly alongside the coastal rec trail, parallel to Del Monte Avenue between Camino El Estero and Camino Aguajito. If you’re able, please use people-powered transportation to get there —🚲🚶🏾♀️🛹🛴🧑🏾🦽bike, walk, skate, scoot, or roll, even if use of a bike-and-ride option is necessary too.
!END-DEPENDENCE DAY OF ACTION!
WHEN: June 30, 2023, 3-5 p.m.
WHY: The Monterey Bay chapter of the Climate Reality Project joins the Last Chance Alliance partners who are working to end dependence on fossil fuels.
WHAT: !END-DEPENDENCE DAY OF ACTION! – “Banner drop” at Monterey and Santa Cruz locations
WHERE:
Monterey County action at Window on the Bay Park, Monterey
Santa Cruz County action at intersection of Water Street and Ocean Avenue, Santa Cruz
To RSVP or to request more information, email the Monterey Bay chapter of Climate Reality Project:
chapter@climaterealitymb.org
Flier from Last Chance Alliance: https://lastchancealliance.org
To connect with Bicycling Monterey, including via social media, refer to:
This post was previously published on 16 June 2023 and was updated on 30 June 2023 with photos of Window on the Bay Park.
This post was published on 30 June 2023. One or more changes last made to this post on 29 February 2024.
