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Davis Edition: July 23, 2012
190,000 Points
Cool Down and Keep Up the Competiton We are approaching the end of the first phase of the CoolCalifornia Challenge and we want to thank you for your efforts! Davis, Sacramento and one other city will go on to compete for the title of Coolest California City in the second phase running through March 2013. The other 7 communities will continue to compete at a different level as well! Lots of fun activities will be added in the next phase of the competition! So stay tuned! |
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Remember to continue to log your utility bill numbers and odometer readings! This is one of the reasons that Davis remains ahead. So keep it up and log in today! Haven’t logged your numbers for previous months? Go back and do it now! Every point helps us to earn our share of $$$ during the competition as well as winning the Coolest City prize at the end. |
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Special Invitation to Challenge Participants Davis residents are now eligible for Energy Benefits Yolo, a new solar and energy efficiency discount program for Yolo County. By aggregating installations, the program reduces the costs and increases the number of homes in Yolo County relying on solar to meet energy needs. Read more |
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Join the Cool Davis Initiative at Picnic in the Park, Davis Farmer’s Market Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Meet other households participating in the CoolCalifornia Challenge. Get tips from the featured guest expert at the Cool Davis booth. Come sign in and plant your household flag on the Davis map! |
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Davis is still number 1 and going strong! Davis now has more than 190,000 points, up from 167,000 two weeks ago. Congrats on earning over 23,000 points in the last two weeks, and keep up the good work! Log in monthly to update your data or submit kudo points activities! Every time you submit new data you receive additional points. |
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Are You Going to Eat That? Do you know how many people in your city compost? Well, it's way more than you thought! Join the crown and start composting today! It’s good for the planet and you'll get free, nutritious soil. **A big plus for all you avid gardeners out there! For information on how to obtain a free compost bin, call the Public Works Department at 530.757.5686. Learn more about composting from the Davis Backyard Composting Guide. |
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Calories = Carbon Are you sure that your diet coincides with your beliefs? Since food production generates greenhouse gases, eating fewer calories can help you be healthy and reduce your carbon footprint! Can you guess which type of food produces the most greenhouse gases? Click on the pie chart to find out! For more info, check out the CoolClimate Carbon Footprint Calculator. |
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Cool Down With Water Wow, can you believe that a 12-ounce can of Coke has 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar? To cool down and stay healthy this summer, drink tap water instead! It's crisp, refreshing, and super cheap! |
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More Healthy Recipes! You've gone to the farmers' market. Now, what can you do with all the fresh, in-season produce you've bought? Make some delicious meals, of course! We’ve got recipes for you. |
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Worldwide Environmental Events July is Park and Recreation Month July is National Picnic Month |
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Just for Laughs "How do you make an apple turnover?" "Push it down a hill." Source: http://www.channel4.com/4food/features/the-greatest-food-jokes-ever |
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The Cool Davis Initiative is a network of Davis residents, community organizations and businesses committed to implementing the City of Davis’ Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Our mission is to inspire our community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to a changing climate, and improve the quality of life for all! By 2015 we seek to engage 75% of Davis households in significant (15%) greenhouse gas reductions. The Cool California Challenge is one of the ways households can start on the path to significantly changing their carbon footprint. Go to www.cooldavis.org for more information. Contact us at info@cooldavis.org. |
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