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Dani Lee, 2013 Eco Hero Award

by Lynne Nittler May 6, 2013

Dani Lee is one of those natural beauties who sparkles all on her own. Had you seen her in the 1970s you might have thought “mellow hippy”, but Dani is full of energy and enthusiasm about her dream job.

Consumption, Events, Inspiration, UC Davis

Per Capita Davis: UC Davis is putting us on the map

by John Mott-Smith January 14, 2013

This column by John Mott-Smith, a member of Cool Davis, is cross-posted from the Davis Enterprise. For years, whenever I traveled outside of the Sacramento region, whether to Europe, Asia, New York or Los Angeles, when the question was asked “Where are you from?” my…

Consumption, Energy, Inspiration, Transportation, UC Davis

Sustainable Living Tips for Renters

by Lynne Nittler August 14, 2012

Four UC Davis design students have come up with an imaginative way to share tips for renters looking to save money and reduce their environmental impact. They created their own 2 x 2.5 foot model of a furnished apartment with an accompanying brochure entitled An…

Energy, UC Davis

Climate refugees film: March 14

by Cool Davis Staff March 2, 2012

The UC Davis Blum Center for Developing Economies in collaboration with Cool Davis and other co-sponsors is hosting an evening screening of “Climate Refugees, ” a documentary about the “human face of climate change”. It will take place on March 14, 6:30pm at the UC…

Events, UC Davis

Feb 28: Amory Lovins to talk on how to eliminate US oil and coal use by 2050

by Cool Davis Staff February 15, 2012

Renowned physicist Amory Lovins will be speaking at UC Davis at 12pm on February 28 on the themes of his new book “Reinventing Fire” which outlines a detailed roadmap for eliminating coal and oil use by 2050. Don’t miss this chance to hear this scientist…

Energy, Events, UC Davis

UC Davis team mapping paths to citywide net zero

by Special Contributor October 28, 2011

Cross-posted from Davis Enterprise. UC Davis researchers are plotting how the city of Davis might use the lessons of West Village to reach its goal of net zero energy consumption by 2050. The report will lay out what technology, funding and programs it might use…

Energy, Inspiration, UC Davis