VCCool is a Ventura County global warming action group. Our mission is to engage all people of Ventura County in promoting a healthy climate.

Don't get Lassoed! Fight Back for Clean Energy and Green Jobs

Sign-up with "No On Prop 23's" Rapid Response

We knew it would come sooner or later... This November, Texas Oil companies plan to kill AB-32, California's historic Global Warming Solution Act, and SB-375 our cutting edge anti-sprawl legislation. VCCool has never been an alarmist organization, so please believe us when we say - friends - this isn't the one to sit back on! We're going to need every person down to the smallest "Who" to be making noise about this deceptive, nasty bill bankrolled by outsider wallets. VCCool will be keeping you up to date on events, actions, and the latest status.

For now, educate yourself! Then print and distribute our flyer widely. There's not a moment to waste getting the word out! California economists, business people, environmentalists, health advocates, scientists, and leaders across the state are lining up to protect clean energy.

More Information:

Campaign Tool Kit

Hot off the press:

California's Prop. 23, backed by oil giants with a lot to lose, needs to go down in flames
Los Angeles Times, by Steve Lopez 9/5/2010

More tools and info:

Proposition 23 - Secretary of State
Clean Technology Jobs Growing 10 Times Faster than Statewide Average
The Most Expensive Thing California Can Do is Nothing (100 top economists)
What John Belushi & Darth Vader Can Teach Us About Big Oil & Dirty Coal in California (couldn't help it - the graphics are great)
PG&E Joins Opposition to Proposition 23
Critiques of AB 32 Offer Daydreams of Disaster

VCCool Benefit Concert
Mark your calendar!

Saturday, August 28th 7pm,
ZanZilla 2750 E. Main st, Ventura
(By Smart and Final, downstairs under Crystal Cleaners)
$20 at the door
for reserved seats purchase tickets on line.

What a great way promote bicycle safety, local food, sustainable communities, public transit, green local economy, and more!

Informal seating, refreshments, beverages, and even a nice dance space - enjoy the evening, and be an important part of Ventura’s green movement.

Purchase tickets on line.
Every dollar helps us to fight the good fight.

Calling all Cooks! Please Help. We need yummy snacks for the event. If you can bring a pan of baked goodies, chips and dip, a backyard fruit plate, please call us ASAP at (805)648-1267 or email action@vccool.org

Take VCCool's Green Travel Challenge
Down with Deep-Sea Drilling; Up with Clean Travel!

We are looking for 5 people (and we only need 1 more person) to join our Executive Director Rachel Morris, in a challenge to cut gas use in half for thirty days. Could it be YOU?

The first month, each Cool Traveler will track how many miles they typically drive and their mpg. The second month participants will cut their gas use in half! What creative ways can you come up with to shake free of the oil addiction?

Yes! I want to take the Cool Travel Challenge.

VCCool's 4th Annual Kids' Bicycle Safety Rodeo -
Photo Album and Volunteer Thank You!

Thank You - Thank You, to the dozens of Volunteers who made this July's kids bicycle event, totally awesome. We estimate 450 participants, and over 60 volunteers.

If you need something to warm your heart - check out these photos! If you volunteered or shared - find your snapshot If you want know to why VCCool is Cool - check it out!

Marlene Sandoval rides the skill course with her new helmet.

Benefit Concert for VCCool
Mark Your Calendar!

Saturday, August 28th
7:00pm till later
Zanzilla
2750 East Main Street, Ventura
$20 at the door

Join the party and Fuel VCCool's work on bicycle safety, local food policy, natural building, sustainable community planning, the fight against Texas oil companies' Dirty Energy Bill, and so much more.

Come mingle with friends new and old, and enjoy the music of: The Jug or Nots (jug band), the Rachel Morris Little Big Band ( original works including "Earth Day" and "White Trash Boy"), and Mule Skynner (classic rock).

Huge thank you to Zan Ferris for generously donating her gorgeous space for this event. It's a hidden oasis, underneath Smart and Final off Main. Directions

Ventura Bicycle Union Meeting

Wednesday, July 28th
7:00 pm
email for directions
This is a kitchen-table meeting, so bring snacks or drinks to share

The topics are: reviewing the first public draft of Ventura's Master Bikeway Plan, the Bike Union's Power Breakfast, and bicycle kids at City Hall.

How Big Is Your Carbon Footprint? It's about Clarity.

You know how how much a dozen eggs cost, how much you weigh. But do you know how many pounds of carbon dioxide it takes to drive to work?

Do know what your biggest household emitter is? If you don't know - try VCCool approved, Carbon Calculator. What you see may surprise you!

Download the Carbon Calculator
(Estimated time to complete: about 1.5 hours. Get out your bills and records. It's the real thing.)

A majority of the figures we use come from the Empowerment Institute

Video Interviews on International Climate Action Day 2009

See our videos from October 24, 2009 was International Climate Action Day

Special thanks to Artists: Mark J., Rachel Pratt, Chris Young, Susan Bardsley, Rachel Morris, Kendra Gonzales, and Howard Miller. Photo by MarioFamoso Fotography.

Video (At the VCCool Mural Painting Party) - By Dr. Kristopher Young
Video (with VCCool President Rachel Morris ) - By Dr. Kristopher Young
Video (October 24th International Day of Climate Action) - By 350.org

For more information, and to see our photo along with thousands of others, visit 350.org .

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