Climate change isn’t just about sea level rise and droughts. It’s also making us sick, says Paul Auerbach, M.D., a professor of emergency medicine at Stanford University. On Tuesday, June 26, he’ll reveal the frightening ways that climate change is increasing allergens, creating toxic algal blooms, inducing heat stress, causing air degradation, and creating water … Continue reading Is Climate Change Making You Sick?
Homeowners tired of thirsty lawns can learn about attractive, natural California turf alternatives that take less maintenance and save water and money from award-winning horticulturist Frank Niccoli on Wednesday, May 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road. The free program, “Lawn Be Gone: Attractive Turf Alternatives,” is presented … Continue reading Free Program Offers Water-Wise Lawn Alternatives
The deadline has been extended until Monday, January 22, for students who wish to apply for paid environmental internships offered by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) in partnership with the City of Burlingame. The program, which is open to current high school sophomores and juniors who live or attend school in Burlingame, is … Continue reading Deadline Extended for Paid Student Internships
The Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame, in partnership with the City of Burlingame, is pleased to announce a paid Environmental Internship Program for high school students with an interest in sustainability issues, beginning in February 2018. The purpose of the program is to help motivate and nurture the next generation of environmentalists. The students will … Continue reading Environmental Internships Offered to Burlingame Students
The Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) is inviting the public to programs in May and June that feature a screening of Leonardo DiCaprio’s film, “Before the Flood,” and a deep dive into grassroots advocacy training. On Wednesday, May 3, CEC and the Burlingame High School (BHS) Parents’ Group will present a free screening of … Continue reading May & June in Burlingame: CEC Offers Free Films, Grassroots Advocacy Training
Free Program Teaches Grassroots Advocacy Skills Now that policies on climate change and environmental protection are in jeopardy, what are the most effective ways to influence those who shape our laws? Brian Rawson, an experienced trainer who has been mobilizing people to address societal inequities for 20 years, says signing petitions and making phone calls … Continue reading April 12 in Burlingame: Grassroots Advocacy 101
The Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame (CEC) is inviting the public to four “Green Programs on Hot Topics” focused on current environmental issues in coming months, beginning on Wednesday, March 22, with speakers describing how sea level rise will affect local residents. All programs are free. Except for the May program, they will be held … Continue reading Burlingame Spring Events: Free Programs on Environmental Topics Offered
Check out these 7 free “Green Programs on Hot Topics” offered by the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) of Burlingame for 2016! Includes a day about “Food Waste in the Land of Plenty,” where you’ll learn how Maria Yap, founder of Peninsula Food Runners and previous Pen Voice guest, partners with local businesses to provide 31,000 free … Continue reading 2016 Green Programs on Hot Topics in Burlingame
