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To Protect our Planet, We Must Act.
This Wednesday, April 22 is the 50th year anniversary of Earth Day.
Unfortunately, we are in the midst of not only a pandemic, but also an urgent climate crisis.
But solutions exist. We need to accelerate the equitable transition to 100% renewable energy, keep fossil fuels in the ground, and protect frontline communities who will be hit hardest.
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1. Tune into Earth Day Live!
From April 22-April 24, activists, performers, and artists will come together for three day livestream to inspire, empower, and educate for climate action.
Enter contest: Tell us what you learned and/or how the event impacted you.
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2. Show your Support
Enter contest: Take a picture with your sign, post it on social media, and tag us! Don't have social media? Email us your photo.
Tag us: Instagram @ucsf_sustainability, Twitter @SustainUCSF, Facebook @UCSFSustainability Hashtags: #EarthDayLive, #EarthDay, #StrikeWithUs, and #ClimateStrike
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3. Share your Story
Telling our climate stories connects us to our shared humanity, awakens us to how others have been personally affected, and reminds us of what is at stake.
Enter contest: Share your climate story with us. Try one of these prompts for inspiration.
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4. Make the Switch
Switching to green power for your home is one of the most effective actions you can take. Check out this list of Community Choice Aggreggate programs within PG&E's service area. You can also inquire about greener options with your existing utility company.
Enter contest: Did you make the switch? Tell us how you did it!
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5. Have a ConversationTalking about climate change can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.
Enter contest: Tell us who you chose to talk to, what strategies you found helpful, and how the conversation went.
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| Instructions:
- Email submissions to Lauren.Ng2@ucsf.edu
- Send high-quality, creative images and/or writing that can be shared on our social media
- Weekly prize: $35 Rainbow Grocery Card or $35 CSA box from Farm Fresh to You
- Grand prize: Bay Wheels membership ($150), Rainbow Grocery gift card ($150), or five CSA boxes ($175).
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Tour of Yellowstone National Park At each virtual stop, you can explore on your own with 360 degree viewing, while your guide shares some fun facts. Sign up here
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Upcoming WebinarOn April 24, UCLA Health will host, "Coronavirus and the Climate Crisis: Mobilizing health for Common Solutions." Featured speaker: Gary Cohen, founder of Practice Greenhealth. Register here
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Climate Health Now is a group of doctors and health professionals who recognize climate change as the public health and equity emergency of our lifetimes.
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Bill McKibben talks about what the COVID-19 and climate crises can teach us about delayed responses, and how to continue collective action when everyone's at home.
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USAFacts released this engaging report, with interactive graphs showing how America’s energy, climate, and environment has changed from 1895-2019.
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"From a society that has prized growth above all and been willing to play fast and loose with justice and ecology, we need to start emphasizing sturdiness, hardiness, resiliency."
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After the last economic meltdown, no part of the economy responded as rapidly or as robustly to government stimulus policies as the clean energy industry.
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Week 1 Winner: Tina Viju
"Social distancing has caused painful isolation to many. My tip for good mental health is to turn social distancing into distant socializing.
I wanted my kids to understand the sacrifices and struggles of people providing essential services...My kids made cards and gave them along with gift cards to the mail man and the delivery man.
Covid-19 has come to teach us important lessons on not only hand washing but also about gratitude, compassion and resilience. Kindness does not need to be on lock down."
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