Author Archives: Thad Curtz

F1 – Plant rich diet F1.1 Comparing food choices F1.2 Attractive descriptions

G1._ Ecochallenges Web based social engagement to help support new behaviors, share experiences, and earn points and prizes with a team. EcoChallenge.org runs a variety of these 21 day events, for campuses, for workplaces, for groups working through one of … Continue reading →

G7.1 Interlocal coordination Don’t wait for the state! Collaborate among the four participating jurisdictions, including possibly coordinated taxation. The Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization project provides model codes for all sorts of steps jurisdictions can take to reduce their carbon … Continue reading →

G1.1 Educational website Develop user-friendly website and outreach materials to educates residents of the health and cost benefits of reducing GHG emissions in their lives and homes and resources on how to do it. The Berkeley Ecology Center has a … Continue reading →

G1.8 Outreach on clean energy Hire subject matter experts or direct staff to conduct outreach and community education on climate change and the benefits of clean and efficient energy technologies and practices. The twenty community members in Somerville’s Climate Forward … Continue reading →

T2.4 Vehicle efficiency outreach * Develop educational campaigns about benefits (reduced GHG emissions, increased fuel efficiency, safety) of properly inflated tires, including signage at gas stations and local businesses and partnering with schools. The Department of Energy’s fuel economy website … Continue reading →

G2.2 Sustainable businesses Develop a green guide for area business leaders. The County Chamber of Commerce administers the Thurston Green Business Program,  which publishes a directory of businesses in the program and recognizes them at an annual forum. Portland maintains … Continue reading →

A3.6 Hemp production Develop an economic development plan for attracting industrial hemp production as a way to create local jobs and sequester carbon. According to “The Role of Industrial Hemp in Carbon Farming”, advocating for its expanded cultivation as part … Continue reading →

A3.7 Woody crops Provide technical assistance to help residents, businesses, and the agricultural community grow woody perennial crops that help conserve water, store carbon, and provide other ecosystem services. (“Woody perennials” include all trees and shrubs, plus vines like grapes … Continue reading →

A3.5 Institutional markets Explore local policy and financial incentives to increase the percentage of regionally produced foods purchased by cafeterias in government and municipal institutions. The National Farms to School Network’s website has a large collection of resources, and ongoing … Continue reading →