July is All About Food, Dude

Cool Californians love fresh, local produce, and there is so much in season this month! In addition to uploading your energy bills and vehicle miles traveled, step up the fight against climate change by cutting down your greenhouse gas emissions associated with food. It’s healthy, fun, family-friendly, and great for your local economy!

We love our Challenge participants! Over 1,100 households have signed up across participating cities, so keep up the good work! Remember, your city earns 100 points for every person who signs up.

2nd of 3 Cool California Cities Named

Congratulations to the city of Sacramento for earning the most points during the month of June! Sacramento wins $10,000 and joins Davis as a 2012-2013 Cool California City! But don’t fret, your city has another chance to become a Cool California City and win the prize money. Help your city earn the most points during the month of July by uploading your energy data and vehicle miles traveled! Invite your friends and family to the Challenge, too!

Chula Vista is in 5th Place

Chula Vista now has +48,000 points, up from +35,000 two weeks ago. Congrats on earning over 13,000 points in the last two weeks, and keep up the good work!

Move More, Moo Less

Did you know that producing one hamburger patty for your lunch releases the same amount of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere as driving a car nearly 10 miles? Cut down doubly on your emissions – pledge to ride your bike more often and eat less red meat! It’s easy to set up one meat-free day per week for your family. Take the pledge and browse recipes at MeatlessMonday.com.

Get Out and Get Down to Your Local Farmers Market

Support local farmers by buying guaranteed fresh produce at your local farmers market. The fruit is so tasty this time of year! Who could forget the Fourth of July corn on the cob? Cut down your carbon footprint by reducing the number of miles your food has to travel to get to your plate. So get outdoors, bring your family and meet the people who produce the food you eat. Here's some info about Chula Vista's farmers market.

Photo by GoodNCrazy via Flickr*

July is National Picnic Month

It’s always more fun to eat outdoors! Enjoy the warm weather by having a picnic with friends and family. Celebrate nature, socialize, and eat yummy food all at once! Don’t worry, we’ve got recipes for delicious vegan and vegetarian picnic foods.

Did you know you can go back and add your energy info from March, April, and May? If you joined the contest recently, put in those numbers from your earlier SDG&E bills to increase your points.

Worldwide Environmental Events

July 11th: World Population Day

Just for Laughs

Source: http://www.channel4.com/4food/features/the-greatest-food-jokes-ever