Climate Chat: Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable
By Stephanie Corkran SanDiego350 sponsored a “Climate Chat” this month on the theme of “Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable”. The venue was the First Unitarian Universalist Church, Hillcrest – a perfect venue, explained the Church’s Rev. Ian Riddell because of their commitment to environmental issues. The main focus of the event was that California communities […]
Climate Change Lawsuits and Coastal Plans — Where Does San Diego Stand?
By Stephanie Corkran / SanDiego350 Originally published by the San Diego Free Press on October 27th 2017 Coronado Island in 2300 if sea level rises by 12 feet; Nickolay Lamm/StorageFront.com, Data: Climate Central San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo, Marin and Imperial Beach are suing fossil fuel companies over the sea level rise and expected property damages to homes […]
Why I Am An Activist, #3
By Eve Simmons, SanDiego350 I think it started with my love for animals, and the sea, and trees, and my connection to the endless wonders of Nature, of which we humans are a part. There’s a compelling desire in me to protect, to comfort, to celebrate, savor, and honor the magnificence of living things. And […]
One Million Letters & Underappreciated Ocean Effects Presentations
by Mark Hughes, SanDiego350 (Originally published in the East County Magazine on 3/5/2017) On the evening of March 1, the organization Stay Cool 4 Grandkids hosted speakers who presented on two climate change topics. Representatives from Kids 4 Planet Earth spoke about their goal to have school children send one million letters to President Trump […]
SECURITY & CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE REVEALS DISTURBING ATTITUDE SHIFT
By Mark Hughes, SanDiego350 (Originally published in the East County Magazine on 3/5/2017) On February 21, 2017, an audience of approximately 75 attended the Security & Climate Change: Issues and Perspectives conference, held in the Veterans Museum at Balboa Park. Organized and funded by The Center for Climate and Security (with the support of The […]
Photo Essay: High Water Line
Martin Luther King Day was a gorgeous winter day in San Diego, perfect for visually demonstrating the effect of climate change on one of our favorite communities, Mission Beach. Sea-level rise is already starting to affect this popular beach community, and by 2050 high tides will be reaching across Mission Boulevard. By the end […]