Our world is still largely run on fossil fuels. From petroleum-fueled cars to natural gas stoves, we have relied on burning things to get energy […]

As the threats of devastating wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoffs loom over Sonoma County again this summer, the message is clear: Climate action cannot […]

At the close of 2019, Sonoma County was on a path towards addressing and adapting to the climate emergency guided by the RCPA’s strategic plan. […]

Opportunities in cleaner transportation, building energy and carbon farming The latest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for Sonoma County shows that community based annual emissions in […]

Since January 2020, COVID-19 has dramatically changed everyday life for people all across the world. Now we face multiple challenges to fight against a virus and […]

So much has changed in 2019. For the RCPA, it seems like the conversation around the climate crisis has changed most of all. At the […]

Have you heard a news report, or maybe a friend, saying we have 10-12 years to act on climate change?  In late 2018, many headlines […]

The 2015 GHG Inventory Update is now available (PDF, 2.6 MB). The Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) established a baseline communitywide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory […]

Earth Day is a time to celebrate the natural beauty of our planet and reflect on what we can do to keep the planet healthy. […]