83% of the people in Santa Clara believe that climate change is happening and 69% of Santa Clarans think think community members can do more.*
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* see Santa Clara County Climate Opinion Fact Sheet from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
Santa Clara at a glance
We're glad you asked!
What can YOU do?
Santa Clara can make a world of difference
because we can all do something!
What inspires you? Discover your solutions here:
Actions You Can Take Right Now
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ENERGY & BUILDINGS
TRANSPORTATION
FOOD & FOOD WASTE
What can you do?
See what's happening in your community:
Find businesses, non-profit organizations, and city & county climate action departments and agencies, all doing something to be part of the solution -
then reach out and connect!
It's always easier - and more fun - to take actions with others
Community Actions
Building Decarbonization Coalition
advocacy, energy & buildings
The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) aligns critical stakeholders on a path to transform the nation’s buildings through clean energy, using policy, research, market development and public engagement.
Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition
advocacy, education
PASCC is a grassroots organization founded and run by high school and middle school youth advocates committed to combating climate change and advocating for environmental justice. PASCC equips students with the tools to engage in direct advocacy with local officials to push for tangible climate policy solutions. PASCC organizes educational events, gives climate literacy presentations, hosts climate demonstrations, and much more.
Campaign for Fossil Free Buildings
advocacy, energy & buildings
Our goal is to accelerate a phase out of fossil fuels including natural gas from all buildings in Silicon Valley.
Carbon Free Silicon Valley
advocacy, energy & buildings
CFSV is a grassroots environmental advocacy group active since 2016. Our purpose is to work with our local clean energy agencies, municipal utilities, and elected officials to ensure Silicon Valley leadership in achieving aggressive greenhouse gas reductions.
Alliance for Housing and Climate
advocacy, education, energy & buildings
Creating more equitable opportunities for Californians to find and afford housing in safer areas near jobs and transit, reduce the impact of wildfires and other increased threats from climate change, and protect natural and working lands.
350 Silicon Valley
advocacy
350 Silicon Valley is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to fighting for climate justice. We mobilize residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties for a speedy and just transition away from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy.
Carbon Free Mountain View
local, advocacy, energy & buildings
Carbon Free Mountain View is a group of residents who are dedicated to bringing climate solutions to Mountain View. We envision a thriving carbon-neutral Mountain View and Silicon Valley.
Citizens' Climate Lobby -Milpitas
local, advocacy
A local chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, a bi-partisan organization working to promote climate change action through a carbon fee and dividend.
Climate Community Center
advocacy, education, local
Climate Community Center connects Silicon Valley middle school and high school students, as well as community members, to environmental events, volunteer opportunities, internship positions and leadership training programs.
Acterra
education
Acterra is an environmental nonprofit that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. Our programs encourage sustainability at home, work, on the road, and in the community.
Carbon Free Palo Alto
local, advocacy, energy & buildings
The mission of Carbon Free Palo Alto (CFPA) is to articulate a vision of carbon neutrality for Palo Alto’s future and to make that vision a reality.
Citizens' Climate Lobby- Mtn View, Los Altos
local, advocacy
A local chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, a bi-partisan organization working to promote climate change action through a carbon fee and dividend.
Strategic Businesses
Find businesses near you that are Certified Green
Local businesses that are doing the right thing would certainly appreciate your support. Find one near you!
Are you interested in becoming a Green Business?
The Santa Clara County Green Business Network is a voluntary partnership among business leaders, government agencies and non-profit organizations. We recognize and promote businesses that demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable environmental regulations, conserve energy, water, and other materials, implement sound environmental practices that prevent pollution and waste generation, and share environmentally responsible practices with other businesses in our community.
Become a Certified Green Business! The program, part of the statewide California Green Business Network, leads the nation in creating a vibrant green economy that makes communities healthier and more livable while conserving resources.
Engaged Governments
Local governments can make all the difference - learn what yours is doing
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA:
The County of Santa Clara's Office of Sustainability (OOS) seeks to build and maintain a healthy and safe County by reducing climate pollution, adapting to a changing global climate, enhancing natural resources and the environment, fostering a prosperous and just regional economy, and improving community health to ensure all people have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential.
Explore countywide sustainability resources, or find your local government below.
CITIES, TOWNS & AGENCIES:
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Cupertino
Environment and Sustainability
Milpitas
Sustainable Milpitas
San Jose Clean Energy
Gilroy
Environmental Programs
Morgan Hill
Community Services-Environmental Services
Valley Water
Los Altos
Environmental Commission
Mountain View
Environmental Services
Valley Transportation Authority
Los Gatos
Parks and Public Works- Environmental Services
