RCAT Corner – May 2021

Climate Friends, This is the May 2021 Climate Update. I hope this finds you doing well and enjoying Spring. Climate in the News: (see attachments below) 1. Economists want fast action on climate change, based on economics! 2. Southwestern US braces for water cutbacks to Ag & residents! 3. Extreme weather batters US agriculture Good Climate News: 1.…

Energize San Mateo Project – May 20, 2021

Rick Raybin, RC San Mateo Our target is to build a sustainable economic environment by introducing clean energy with employment opportunities that support the community while addressing inequalities regarding access to sound climate practices.  The project has engaged well over a dozen governmental, educational, business and non-profit entities to build awareness and provide resources.  This…

EV Charging Stations Project – May 20, 2021

Alan Anderson and Rick Estenson, RC Northfield MN The Rotary Club of Northfield, Minnesota, started a Rotary Climate Action Team in 2017, after our club made climate action one of its top 5 priorities, in a new long range plan. Besides working to educate our club members, we also wanted to do a Rotary project that…