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Celebrate Earth Month with virtual events throughout April, leading up to Saturday, April 24, 2021. To find out more and to get involved: https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/ This year’s theme: Environmental Justice
To spur climate action and bring awareness to humanity's greatest existential threat, EARTHDAY.ORG will bring together activists, educators, researchers, musicians, artists, influencers and more for its second-annual Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth digital livestream event The initial announcement of incredible participants for this year's event includes: AJR, Band His Serene Highness Prince Albert […]
In these challenging times, our work to create an equitable energy system continues. We want everyone to have control over their energy production, with solar on every rooftop and money in every pocket. Solar co-ops are a big part of this work. The solar co-op will make it easier for you and your neighbors in Maryland to go […]
Join us for a conversation on the possible risks and benefits of solar geoengineering as part of a portfolio of responses to climate change. Solar geoengineering refers to a set of possible strategies to help reduce global warming by increasing the amount of solar radiation reflected away from Earth. Frank Sesno (George Washington University) will […]
Monday, June 21st at noon Since the fall day twelve years ago when a young priest climbed up to the roof of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church to bless their solar panels, “our newest stained-glass windows,” while the choir sang from the parking lot below, over a hundred faith communities in our region have taken climate […]
Celebrating the LGBTQ+ and environmental movements, recognizing its leaders, and exploring the important relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and nature! In solidarity with the Pride in the Outside Solidarity Event, the Sierra Film Club will move its panel discussion to 6/22 at 7 PM and will feature the film VENTURE OUT! Venture out is a 2020 short […]
Wednesday, July 21 at 7:00 pm Felipe Benitez Executive Director, Corazon Latino What are the implications, opportunities, and challenges of the American Jobs Plan for Latinos. How can the implementation of this plan create good paying jobs for our communities while protecting our Madre Tierra? Join Felipe Benitez, Executive Director of Corazon Latino, for this […]
Shifts in attitudes toward native plants, ecological landscapes, and progressive planting design are making grasses and sedges more popular than ever. They play many roles, from low-key groundcover to seasonal superstar. They lessen the need for maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticides. Their ability to anchor the soil and help manage stormwater gives them a workhorse reputation, […]
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to spread the message about solar in your community. Join Solar United Neighbors to learn tips and tricks to write an effective letter and get it published. You will also have an opportunity to join our Letter to the Editor Network! This […]
Webinar: What puts the "community" in community solar? Thursday, February 17 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET There’s more than one way to benefit from solar energy. It doesn’t just have to go on your roof, or even on your property. Community solar is a great option if you don’t have the ability to put […]