climate change
Standing with Standing Rock: Saturday, March 4
The event will feature Cherokee Metis singer/songwriter Jane De Cuir, followed by a conversation between two local elected officials who recently returned from Standing Rock, Larry Bragman and Ford Greene, moderated by Erin Schrode. All three have fascinating stories and insights to share.
$10-20 suggested donation
See details blow.
Reflections on the Women's March on Washington
The Women’s March on Washington that took place on January 21, 2017 will go down in the her-story books.
When I learned about the march, I felt a strong urge be part of it and quickly made my travel plans, yet became apprehensive about what to expect: would there be riots, terrorism or violence?
We started the day at a breakfast with the inspiring Rep Barbara Lee (see video). She emphasized the historic nature of the event, the importance of youth involvement, and that we must never return to the archaic policies of the past.
After the breakfast, we made our way to the rally and were astounded by the size of the crowd – we could barely move; it felt like being inside of a mosh pit at a punk rock concert, yet everyone was polite and apologetic for the cramped conditions. We inched through the crowd, shoulder-to-shoulder surrounded by pink pussy hats. I had some pangs of claustrophobia (how would I escape in an emergency?), but let those feelings 
roll away and focused instead on the significance of the moment.
There was an extraordinary and overwhelming sense of peace, power, love, humanity and kindness that permeated the entire event. The signs were creative, provocative and funny, and speakers were powerful- the message was clear: all people must be respected, valued and celebrated, no matter what group they are or are not a part of; and we must fight against regressive policies that undermine the rights of women, minorities, immigrants, LBGTQ community and under-served populations.
I marched to prove to this administration and the world that democracy is alive, and that people still care about liberty and justice for all. And that includes “climate justice for all” – an important, yet sometimes overlooked part of climate change activism. 
Climate regulation and research is clearly under attack by the new administration. Yet poor communities throughout the US are subject to lethal levels of pollution, or are at risk of sea level rise, such as Marin City right here in Marin County. And there are other countries are in great peril such as drought-ridden Africa.
Sustainable Fairfax is committed to supporting climate activism and climate justice. Stay tuned to learn how you can help resist a dangerous rollback of climate policy. I am confident that the historic marches and activism taking place will keep building. Lets work together towards positive action to support the values we all hold dear.
Film & Speaker Night: This Changes Everything- Friday, January 13
What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? This Changes Everything is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change.
Directed by Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein’s international non-fiction bestseller This Changes Everything, the film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines. Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Throughout the film, Klein builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better.
Our speaker for the evening, Michael Newland, is an archaeologist, essayist, and public speaker who presents regularly on the intersection of archaeology, climate change, and public life. Mike has over two decades of archaeological field and research experience across California. He specializes in collaborative research, recently co-authoring, with tribal representatives from three different tribes, a chapter on climate change in California that will be published soon by Oxford Press in Public Archaeology and Climate Change. Mike is a frequent commentator on the intersection of archaeology and the public through the KQED Perspectives series.
Michael Newland has an Master’s degree in Cultural Resource Management from Sonoma State University and is a Senior Archaeologist with Garcia and Associates.
Film & Speaker Night: This Changes Everything- Friday, January 13
What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? This Changes Everything is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change.
Directed by Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein’s international non-fiction bestseller This Changes Everything, the film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines. Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Throughout the film, Klein builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better.
Our speaker for the evening, Michael Newland, is an archaeologist, essayist, and public speaker who presents regularly on the intersection of archaeology, climate change, and public life. Mike has over two decades of archaeological field and research experience across California. He specializes in collaborative research, recently co-authoring, with tribal representatives from three different tribes, a chapter on climate change in California that will be published soon by Oxford Press in Public Archaeology and Climate Change. Mike is a frequent commentator on the intersection of archaeology and the public through the KQED Perspectives series.
Michael Newland has an Master’s degree in Cultural Resource Management from Sonoma State University and is a Senior Archaeologist with Garcia and Associates.
Eating our Future or Feeding Our Health- The Climate-Diet Connection
Eating our Future or Feeding Our Health….The Climate-Diet Connection
with speaker Michael A. Klaper, M.D., of TruNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- 6pm Refreshments & Socializing
- 7pm Program until 8:30
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo
Dr. Klaper will show how our food choices impact not only our health and well being but our ability to reverse climate change and heal the planet.
Free Event – Donations appreciated
Wheelchair accessible
This Community Conservation is presented by 350Marin.org and supported by many organizations including Sustainable Fairfax.