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Climate Conversations: Solar Geoengineering

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 moderate a conversation with Ma...
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Montgomery County Releases Draft Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan & Announces Listening Sessions to Gather Community Input

Intersection and still pictures of Montgomery County Maryland on sunny days.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released the Draft Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan and Fiscal Years 2022-23 Work Plan for public review and input. The Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan builds on the County's previous Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety plans and lays out the work ahead to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. Feedback on the plan starts today and ...
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Sierra Club Maryland Legislative Victory Party

Dear Supporter, The 2021 Maryland legislative session wrapped up on April 12, and what a wild ride! We accomplished big things together! Dear Supporter, The 2021 Maryland legislative session wrapped up on April 12, and what a wild ride! We accomplished big things together! Join Sierra Club friends and neighbors via Zoom on Tuesday evening, May 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, to celebrate the impor...
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DC EcoWomen Spring Workshop: Personal Sustainability in the Workplace: A Workshop on Finding Your Renewable Energy

Join us May 25th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for an interactive workshop. You'll explore ways to develop an early-warning system for your fatigue as well as big and small ways to recharge at work. You'll do this in the company of others who also are trying to find balance. You'll leave the workshop with an expanded network of Eco Women and a personalized menu of things you've developed to help you find e...
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Montgomery County Releases Draft Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan & Announces Listening Sessions to Gather Community Input

MD 193 (University Blvd.) Shared Streets Pilot Project Meeting

Residents have asked for a safer way to walk and ride bikes in Wheaton, and the State Highway Administration has agreed to make one lane in each direction for bikes ONLY. Go from Arcola to Amherst this summer to get to work, go food shopping, visit friends or out to restaurants The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) invites you to attend a virtual pre-...
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The Climate Mobilization Montgomery County Meeting

Help develop a 2021 Climate Action Agenda for Montgomery County! 🌸🌱 We'll discuss the climate progress being made in Annapolis and Washington, preview our TCM 2021 webinar series, and outline the ways you can get involved with TCM in this most important year for climate action. MoCO TCM invites you to bring your ideas and lived experiences. It will take a community of creative and sharing...
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Montgomery County Releases Draft Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan & Announces Listening Sessions to Gather Community Input

The Capital Area Solar Co-op is officially open!

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 solar! Join our free Webinar to learn more! Webinars are free ...
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Bethesda Green: Entrepreneurs as Transformers

Registration is now open for our April 29 Bethesda Green Entrepreneurs as Transformers virtual pitch event. Register now to see exciting pitches from our Innovation Lab's spring cohort. US Senator Chris Van Hollen, who has sponsored the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act on carbon trading and who supports a Green New Deal, will offer opening remarks. Netw...
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