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Need to Know

iStock_000005288465Medium_rev Sustainable Napa County is a community-wide effort. That means we help individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses understand the opportunities for becoming more sustainable, and we help policymakers connect with constituents to learn about what matters to them.

Whether you're an involved citizen or a policymaker, this section includes the things you need to know in order to be informed about legislative changes and initiatives that affect Napa County.

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The Dictionary of Sustainable Management

This Dictionary of Sustainable Management is an open dictionary for business leaders and students of sustainability and business-related terms.

California Climate Risk and Response report

California Climate Risk and Response, a report released in November 2008 by UC Berkeley, provides for the first time a comprehensive examination of the economic impacts of climate change and adaptation in California. In conducting this multi-sector assessment, authors compile the most recent available science on climate damage, assess its economic implications, and examine alternative strategies for adaptation.

AB 32 Basics

A couple of great one-pagers on AB 32 from the California Air Resources Board and the UCSUSA...

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SNC Events and News

Sustainable Napa County names inaugural Board o...
Feb 25, 2008 Napa County business and community leaders support sustainability efforts (Napa, CA – February 24, 2009) &n... More >

Sustainable Napa County e-News March 1, 2010
In this issue... • Harnessing the sun - getting started and going solar • California adopts n... More >

Other Events and News

State of Green Business 2009
Mar 10, 2009 In the second annual State of Green Business report, Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com answer the question... More >

Gasser Goes Green: Conservation features and so...
Feb 21, 2009 Gasser Goes Green Conservation features and solar panels installed By KEVIN COURTNEY Register Staff Writer ... More >