Among the expected global warming impacts, perhaps none poses a greater risk than sea level rise (SLR) to San Diego’s unique coastlines, our biological diversity and our economic vitality. This century, elevation of average sea level could change by as [...]
While we’re not happy to hear that 2014 may have been the hottest year on record, STAY COOL is proud to boast about own 2014 “hot” accomplishments. STAY COOL was founded just two years ago and since kicking off the [...]
Thank you to the 20 attendees who joined us for our December 2014 STAY COOL member meeting in Del Mar. At this meeting we first heard from Nancy Bragado on the City of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). For [...]
In September, 2014 San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer released his draft of the San Diego Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP aims to benefit both San Diego’s environment and its economy by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, creating new jobs [...]
Dr. Kennel shared insights about “the most significant conference” he has ever attended, the joint workshop of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences titled “Sustainable Humanity, Sustainable Nature: Our Responsibility.” The workshop was held at the Vatican May 2-6, 2014 and Dr. Kennel was one of 43 attendees, 10 attendees coming from SIO.
By David Engel, STAY COOL Founder The coming weekend and following week are forecast to be hot. How hot? Heat records will be broken and highs, even along the coast, are expected to break 90°F. Here in Del Mar where [...]
Meeting Notes from July 15, 2014 STAY COOL Member Meeting We welcomed 25 guests at this meeting held in Del Mar at the Engel home. Emily Young gave an update on The San Diego Foundation’s Focus 2050 report. It is [...]
By Marty Eberhardt As a parent, I was stunned by the sudden rush of love and protectiveness that came upon me as soon as I saw my first child. Then, thirty years later, I felt it again, when I met [...]
This week we welcomed a new member of the STAY COOL team: Ana Reyes. As our summer intern, Ana will perform research related to Climate Action Planning in our communities, help expand our membership, conduct outreach to South County and [...]
More voices need to be heard in the public sphere to help motivate our elected officials and governmental agencies to take action against global warming. Grandparents and seniors have the time and the ear of our civic leaders to sound [...]