News & Events
Searching for the latest local climate action headlines or important events on the horizon?
Search no more. ICLEI will provide you with breaking news, information on cutting-edge events, and an e-newsletter to stay informed.
We invite local governments and other organizations to share their upcoming events by emailing events@iclei.org.
ICLEI & Members in the News
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Saratoga, CA, Eyes Big Green Step in Residential Construction
Jul 02, 2009
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Los Angeles, CA, Mayor Emphasizes Limiting Reliance on Coal
Jul 02, 2009
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Idaho, Washington and Oregon Drivers Using Less Gasoline
Jul 02, 2009
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Austin, TX, Pecan Street Project releases Suggestions for Making City More Efficient To Avoid New Power Plant.
Jul 01, 2009
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San Rafael, CA, Leading Effort to Unify Green-Building Standards Countywide
Jul 01, 2009
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Climate & Sustainability News from Around the Web
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NASA Phoenix Results Point to Martian Climate Cycles (SpaceRef)
Jul 03, 2009
Favorable chemistry and episodes with thin films of liquid water during ongoing, long-term climate cycles may sometimes make the area where NASA's Phoenix Mars mission landed last year a favorable environment for microbes. -
Climate bill wouldn't cut U.S. oil dependence much (Detroit Free Press)
Jul 03, 2009
WASHINGTON — Despite its title as the "American Clean Energy and Security Act," the energy and climate bill that the House of Representatives passed recently takes only a modest step toward reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil. -
Environmental group WWF urges G8 to make climate pledge (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Jul 03, 2009
The environmental group WWF on Friday urged the Group of Eight industrialised nations to show global leadership by making a commitment to keep climate change in check at their summit next week. -
Opposition wants climate change action from Ottawa (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Jul 02, 2009
The Liberal Party, Canada's main opposition group, warned the government Thursday against blocking an international deal to combat climate change, due to be negotiated in Copenhagen this December. -
Kirk takes heat from GOP for backing Obama's climate bill (Daily Herald)
Jul 03, 2009
As one of the eight Republicans who helped a controversial energy and climate-change bill narrowly clear the U.S. House last week, Mark Kirk continues to take heat from members of his own party for the vote. - more Climate & Sustainability News from Around the Web
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Upcoming Events
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EPA Webcast on Climate Showcase Communities Grants
Jul 08, 2009 -
ICLEI Webinar on Energy Financing Models: Long Island Green Homes
Jul 09, 2009 -
Voices for SSL Efficiency 2009: DOE SSL Market Introduction Workshop
Chicago, IL, Jul 13, 2009 -
NC DPPEA Event/Venue Recycling Workshops
Spartanburg, SC, Jul 14, 2009 -
Stationary & Mobile Data Collection Training
Online Webinar, Jul 16, 2009 - more Upcoming Events...
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Trainings
Emissions Software Trainings
In conjunction with the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) and the EPA’s State and Local Clean Energy-Environment Program, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability conducts interactive web-based trainings on the Clean Air Climate Protection (CACP) software. These courses are offered free to ICLEI members, NACAA members as well as to members of the National Association of State Energy Officials and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
Find out about upcoming trainings by visiting the Skills Training section of the ICLEI USA Action Center.
