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In the News

Los Angeles Times, Editorial Series: A warming world

July 26, 2007, Voice of San Diego, The Case of San Diego's Vanishing Water

June 21, 2007, Union Tribune, In climate change debate, all eyes turn to California

June 10, 2007, Los Angeles Times, California Steamin': Sooner than you think, you're going to feel global warming in your own backyard

April 23 2007, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and SDG&E unveil solar panel installation and plans for interactive exhibition on energy

April 2007, KPBS, A Matter of Degrees: Climate Change in San Diego

April 17, 2007, Los Angeles Time, Climate change called a security threat
A panel of military leaders says food shortages, new Arctic shipping routes and disasters could affect U.S. interests.

April 10, 2007, The San Diego Foundation LEEDs by Example
The San Diego Foundation's new facility merits LEED Silver Certification, green building rating.

February 2007, Live Earth, Al Gore, Kevin Wall, Pharrell, Mana, and Cameron Diaz launch unprecedented campaign, concert to combat climate crisis

January 18, 2007, Experts at UCSD's Scripps Institution of Oceanography Available to Discuss New Climate Change Report

November 02, 2006, San Diego Downtown News, Experts share perspectives on climate change

November 02, 2006, San Diego Downtown News, Climate Smart initiative to fight climate change locally

October 27, 2006, The San Diego Union Tribune, Global warming group: What’s happening here?

October 9, 2006 – Climate Smart Initiative Launched in San Diego

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Brochure & Downloads

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Links

Links below are listed in four categories:

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The Latest Science on Global Warming

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
www.scripps.ucsd.edu
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/climate_change.cfm
Founded in 1903, Scripps has been a leader in climate research since the 1950s, when Charles Keeling began his pioneering measurements of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Today, Scripps scientists continue cutting-edge investigations of the causes and pace of climate change and its implications for California and the world.

California Climate Change Center | www.climatechange.ca.gov
The California Climate Change Center was established by the California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research Program in 2003. The center is a virtual organization with core research activities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Califnria, Berkeley, and additional, complementary efforts at other research institutions.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | www.ipcc.ch/
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. It is open to all Members of the UN and of WMO.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/environment/world_warmth.html
The mission of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. A new study by NASA scientists, led by James Hansen of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, N.Y., finds that the world's temperature is reaching a level that has not been seen in thousands of years.

RealClimate | www.realclimate.org
RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. The site aims to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary.

Union of Concerned Scientists
www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/
UCS is an independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 citizens and scientists concerned about the misuse of science and technology in society. This organization conducts research on pressing environmental and social problems – including global warming - to share with policymakers, the news media and the public.

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Tips, Rebates, Incentives, and Services for Reducing your Carbon Footprint

San Diego Regional Energy Office | www.sdenergy.org
SDREO is a nonprofit organization that implements programs, provides information and fosters public policies to facilitate the adoption of clean, renewable, sustainable and efficient energy technologies and practices for business, consumers, public agencies and local governments. In January 2007, the San Diego Regional Energy Office unveils its portion of the $2.8 billion California Solar Initiative which provides rebates and incentives to businesses, government, and consumers to install solar panels on rooftops across the County.

ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability | www.iclei.org
ICLEI is an international association of local governments and national and regional local government organizations that provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development. ICLEI’s The Cities for Climate ProtectionTM (CCP) Campaign enlists cities to adopt policies and implement measures to achieve quantifiable reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban livability and sustainability.

Flex Your Power | www.fypower.org
Flex Your Power is California's statewide energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign for energy users across the spectrum, including the residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and agricultural sectors. Initiated in 2001, Flex Your Power is a partnership of California's utilities, residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations working to save energy

Climate Neutral Network | www.climateneutralnetwork.org
The Climate Neutral Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping companies, communities, and consumers achieve a net-zero impact on the Earth's climate. The Network is an alliance of companies and other organizations committed to developing climate-friendly products and enterprises, by providing technical support and a science-based "Climate Cool" certification.

The Climate Group | www.theclimategroup.org
Based in the UK, USA and Australia, the Climate Group is committed to advancing international business and government leadership on climate change. The organization develops and shares expertise on how business and government can lead the way towards a low carbon economy whilst boosting profitability and competitiveness.

City of San Diego Sustainable Community Program
www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/sustainable/
The City of San Diego’s Sustainable Community Program advances policies and procedures to promote a more sustainable regional future, and measures outcomes through a series of City Council-approved indicators and a Climate Protection Action Plan. Primary target areas include energy efficiency and renewable energy, alternative vehicles and fuels, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and public outreach and education.

County of San Diego Green Building and Rebuild a Green San Diego Programs
www.co.san-diego.ca.us/dplu/greenbuildings.html
The County of San Diego has created incentive programs, policies, ordinances, and guidelines to promote green building design and construction. The Green Building Program is encourages homeowners and builders to build using environmentally sound practices. The Rebuild A Greener San Diego Program encourages fire victims who lost their homes during Firestorm 2003 to adopt the latest efficiency and renewable technologies when rebuilding their home.

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Business Associations Advancing Climate Solutions

Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC)
www.pewclimate.org/companies_leading_the_way_belc
BELC is the largest U.S. based association of corporations focused on addressing the challenges of climate change, with 40 members representing $2 trillion in market capitalization and over 3 million employees. Many different sectors are represented, from high technology to diversified manufacturing; from oil and gas to transportation; from utilities to chemicals.

CERES | www.ceres.org
CERES is a national network of investment funds, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working to advance environmental stewardship on the part of businesses. CERES is renowned for its unique ability to bring diverse groups together to find positive solutions for complex environmental and social challenges.

Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) | www.e2.org
E2 is a national community of business people who believe in protecting the environment while building economic prosperity. E2 works in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council at both the state and national levels, to promote an economically sound approach to environmental issues and policymaking.

Sierra Club | www.coolcities.us
The Sierra Club is currently working to promote solutions to global warming using current and cutting-edge technology that will reduce our use of fossil fuels. Connected to this effort is the Club’s Cool Cities campaign, to help cities turn their commitments to curbing greenhouse gas emissions into action by pushing for smart energy solutions.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group | www.slvg.org
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group was established to ensure the economic health and a high quality of life in Silicon Valley. A key focus of this group is to advocate for policies that foster business and environmental sustainability. It is organized to involve principal officers and senior managers of member companies in a cooperative effort with local, regional, state, and federal government officials to address major public policy issues.

United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) | www.us-cap.org
USCAP is a group of businesses and leading environmental organizations that have come together to call on the federal government to quickly enact strong national legislation to require significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Building Public Awareness and Advocacy

An Inconvenient Truth official website | www.climatecrisis.net
An Inconvenient Truth is Al Gore’s documentary film that was developed to accompany the book that shares its name. The film focuses on the causes and consequences of climate change, with a call to take action to stop global warming. Climatecrisis.net is the official website for the film, containing information on the science behind global warming, as well as ways to take action on global warming.

California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL) | www.interfaithpower.org
CIPL is a faith based organization with a mission to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. This ministry intends to protect the earth's ecosystems, safeguard public health, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all.

Environmental Defense | www.fightglobalwarming.com
Environmental Defense brings together experts in science, law and economics to tackle complex environmental issues and develop sound solutions. One of its core programs is in Climate and Air, focused on promoting a sustainable energy future that reduces emissions, enhances national security and minimizes economic costs, while protecting air and water quality, wildlife habitat and wild places.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
www.stopglobalwarming.org
NRDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. Using law, science, and citizen advocacy, NRDC is currently working to raise public awareness, and urge business and government to curb greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy.

Sierra Club Cool Cities Across America | www.coolcities.us/
Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club is a grassroots environmental organization of more than 750,000 members, dedicated to protecting our communities and the planet. The Sierra Club’s Cool Cities campaign helps cities turn their climate protection commitments into action by pushing for smart energy solutions at the local level.

U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement | www.seattle.gov/mayor/climate/
On February 16, 2005 the Kyoto Protocol, the international agreement to address climate disruption, became law for the 141 countries that have ratified it to date. On that day, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launched an effort to advance the goals of the Kyoto Protocol through leadership and action by a growing number of cities across the country, through the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.

The Alliance for Climate Protection | www.allianceforclimateprotection.org
The people involved in the Alliance for Climate Protection have a track-record of breaking through the din of background noise on issues related to climate change. They also bring with them substantial cross-sectoral experience covering government (both public service and political), business (including energy, technology, finance and media), and civil society (within and beyond the environmental communities).

The Vote Solar Initiative | www.votesolar.org
The Vote Solar Initiative is a non-profit organization with the mission of stopping global warming and increasing energy independence by bringing solar energy into the mainstream.

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To make a contribution to the Climate Smart Fund or for more information on how you can get involved to support Climate Smart, contact Dr. Emily Young at The San Diego Foundation, (619) 235-2300 or environment@sdfoundation.org.

 


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