This month, we urge district 4 residents to vote in the upcoming special election for County Supervisor in District 4, introduce our new HR and Operations Coordinator Annette Fritzsche, and discuss the Let’s Go San Diego measure that SanDiego350 is supporting for the November 2024 ballot.

Be sure to check out the linked stories for more info on climate related topics!

Want to get involved? Scroll to the end to find our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

By Joshua Piedra, SD350 Board Member

WHEN: August 6, 2023 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
WHERE: 1292 E Mission Bay Dr. San Diego, California 92109

Gather with us at San Diego Bay to demand Governor Newsom phase out oil extraction in CA and to energize our campaign for the school year! 

Not only is big oil destroying our future, but they are continually allowed to perpetuate harm toward frontline communities. Oil extraction is still occurring near homes, schools, and community spaces, and Big Oil is still making exorbitant amounts of profit from global crises and by excessively raising gas prices. As youth leaders, we need to stand up and hold Governor Newsom accountable for our safety and future. Enough is enough–  Governor Newsom still has the time to become a climate leader, but it's running out fast. 

WHEN: August 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WHERE: World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, California 92101

The Youth4Climate Fall 2023 Summit is for high school and college students interested in honing their skills as an activist of any kind! There will be engaging workshops and activities aimed at fueling collaborative efforts to envision a climate-friendly future, build local movements, and combat eco-anxiety in a nourishing and positive way.

Our goal is that participants will leave with skills they can apply to the movement and a concrete plan to implement them in their schools and/or communities. Adults – especially teachers – are also welcome to attend to learn how they can support youth in creating waves of change. 

WHEN: August 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Zoom

Join SanDiego350 for our August Climate Chat, on the topic of degrowth. 

Chad Baron and Anne Sheridan will give an introductory presentation on the concept of degrowth and how it can help us usher in a more ecologically sustainable socio-economic system that centers human and planetary wellbeing. Chad studied degrowth at the University of San Francisco and is a member of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, California. Anne is completing a Masters in Degrowth and is a member of the California Doughnut Economic Coalition. They are both founding members of Degrowth California.

Our volunteer teams are fighting climate change through community engagement, policy, and mobilizing San Diegans. Sign up to volunteer on our teams. We have teams in public policy, outreach, resistance, eco-justice and Youth4Climate. 

For all volunteer opportunities, please email Paloma at paloma@sandiego350.org

• Replacing SDG&E with a municipal utility could save San Diego ratepayers up to 14%, consultant says (The San Diego Union Tribune)
  
• Vegan diet massively cuts environmental damage, study shows (The Guardian)
• Study finds municipal utility could save San Diego ratepayers up to 14% in 10 years (KPBS)
• Climate change made July hotter for 4 of 5 humans on Earth, scientists find (FOX 5)