EcoAction Arlington

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The EcoAdvocate

SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
 

Addressing the climate and other environmental crises requires urgent and  transformational changes at the global, national, state and local levels. With time running out to make the necessary changes to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis, this year’s elections could well decide our collective future. Know where the candidates stand before you cast your ballot on (or before) November 5. In addition to key elections for president and Congress, Arlington has important elections for one County Board seat and two School Board seats.

Elections Matter: Vote on November 5
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To help voters assess where the candidates stand on the climate and environment, EcoAction Arlington and Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire. Here are their responses:

New EcoAction Arlington Initiative: Restore NoVA Forests

EcoAction Arlington is proud to announce the launch of the Restore NoVA Forests initiative. This project will seek new solutions to address a key concern in our region, the steady loss of tree canopy due to increasingly dense urban and suburban development. Trees provide huge yet undervalued economic and social value to the Northern Virginia region.

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Food Waste: Why It Matters
image of a bag of bread. Every American Wastes 290 pounds of food a year. cook it, store it, share it. savethefood.com. image courtesy of NRDC
 

Roughly one-third of food produced is wasted, both globally and in the United States, contributing to the growing crisis of climate change, environmental degradation, and loss of biological diversity even as food insecurity rises. Reducing food waste is a key step individuals can take to shrink their carbon footprint and save money at the same time. EcoAction Arlington’s Food Waste Reduction Campaign will offer tips and inspiration to make progress within our community.

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Become an Energy Master!

Learn techniques to improve energy and water efficiency while giving back to your community. Our next training starts Oct. 1, 2024.

Apply by Sept. 20
Apply Now Energy Masters Applications close September 20, 2024
 
EcoAction Arlington Social September 24 - RSVP now!
 

EcoAction Arlington Social

Calling all volunteers, members, and eco-advocates! Join us on September 24 for a fun evening at the National Landing Water Park to meet and socialize with fellow like-minded eco-passionate folks in our community! Not yet a member or volunteer but passionate about caring for our environment? Join us!! This event is free and open to all! Bring a friend and meet new friends! These events will be held quarterly to cultivate connection and community.

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EcoAction Arlington’s mission is to educate, advocate, and act to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.The EcoAction Advocacy Committee engages in public discussion and promotes civic engagement among its members to influence government action to support its mission. EcoAction Arlington is a non-profit and non-partisan organization.


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