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CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION
Solving for tomorrow.

Climate Change Action

Climate change impacts everyone in San Mateo County, from rising sea levels to increased wildfire risk and extreme weather. Together, we can take meaningful steps to build a resilient future for all.

How to Take Action

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions with our resources.

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Electrification & Energy Efficiency

Switching from conventional gas appliances to electric appliances can help save money and cut greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Learn more about rebates and incentives provided by the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN).

We offer resources like the Check-It-Out! Home Energy & Water Saving Toolkit, available in libraries across San Mateo County. This toolkit provides free tools to help you assess and improve your home’s energy and water efficiency. Reserve a toolkit from your local library and start saving today.

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Youth Climate Action

The San Mateo County Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) provides high school students with opportunities to learn about climate issues and implement solutions in their communities.

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Preventing Food Waste

When excess food ends up in landfills, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide. By reducing food waste and composting kitchen scraps, you can help combat climate change.

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Upcoming Events

View our events calendar to see upcoming free workshops and community events to connect with others passionate about building a sustainable future.

Steps to Take Climate Action

Create a more resilient and sustainable San Mateo County.

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Assess Your Home’s Energy and Water Efficiency

Reserve your toolkit
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Get Rebates to Switch to Electric

Resources to get started
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Try an Induction Cooktop for Free

Borrow one today
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Become a Youth Climate Ambassador

Apply for the next cohort

The Latest News & Events

Fixit Clinic @ Half Moon Bay Library
Mar
22
Fixit Clinic @ Half Moon Bay Library

Fixit Clinics are fun community-based workshops where neighbors, friends, and families work collectively to learn how to repair broken items. We’ll provide a workspace, specialty tools, and volunteer Fixit Coaches to help you troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance to your household items and appliances! Register at https://bit.ly/itemcheckin. 

Interested in being a Fixit Coach?
It’s easy! Provide participants with 1) guidance on tools and 2) encouragement to investigate their broken item. Let them talk about how they used it and how it broke. That often provides valuable hints as to what’s wrong. See how much you can do without actually handling the item. Empower the item’s owner to do the troubleshooting and disassembly. Register to be a Fixit Coach here.

This event is hosted in partnership with the San Mateo County Libraries.

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