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Calling all   middle and high school students!  and  invite you to share your vision for a better future in the Climate ...
10/30/2026

Calling all middle and high school students! and invite you to share your vision for a better future in the Climate Smart Video Competition, with a $5,000 prize pool up for grabs.

Create a 2–4 minute video in one category: Freeform, Climate Justice, Transit, or Resilience & Adaptation. Enter solo or as a team of up to 5. AI-generated media is not allowed, so bring your own creativity.

Submit by 1/5/2027 through the link in our bio or at SVYCAClimateContest.org. 🎬🌱🌎

This month’s Climate Reads come with a Halloween twist! From an eerie wilderness that takes on a life of its own to a gr...
10/28/2026

This month’s Climate Reads come with a Halloween twist!
From an eerie wilderness that takes on a life of its own to a gripping story of hope in a changing world, these books are perfect for a cozy, spooky night in. Which one are you reading first? 📚🌎🎃

Julie Benabente, Deputy Director of the City of San José’s Climate Smart Division (second from left), spoke at  Climate ...
10/20/2026

Julie Benabente, Deputy Director of the City of San José’s Climate Smart Division (second from left), spoke at Climate Week NYC on the Building Power Resource Center panel, “Learning from Implementers: Strategies for Scaling Clean Energy Projects.” She shared San José’s plan to retire a gas pipeline through neighborhood-scale electrification, bringing residents cleaner air and lower bills. Learn more at ClimateSmartSJ.org.⚡🏡



Photo: Building Power Resource Center

Happy National Pasta Day! Did you know your pasta night can be Climate Smart? From induction cooking to veggie sauces to...
10/17/2026

Happy National Pasta Day! Did you know your pasta night can be Climate Smart? From induction cooking to veggie sauces to saving your pasta water, small swaps make a big difference for San José.

Find more easy actions at ClimateSmartSJChallenge.org 🌎🍝

10/09/2026

Big thanks to Tiffany for a fellowship packed with climate action and community impact! 💚

Watch her recap to see how she helped build a cleaner, greener community for everyone.

Get involved and take your next climate-smart step at ClimateSmartSJ.org 🌱🌎

Another month, another round of climate wins! September showed how clean energy, electrification, and community action a...
10/02/2026

Another month, another round of climate wins! September showed how clean energy, electrification, and community action are shaping a more sustainable future in , and beyond.

Deadline extended! San José youth ages 15–24, there's still time to turn your climate idea into a funded project. The Yo...
09/28/2026

Deadline extended! San José youth ages 15–24, there's still time to turn your climate idea into a funded project. The Youth Climate Action Fund offers $1,000–$5,000 microgrants for youth-led projects that make our neighborhoods healthier and more climate-ready.

Team up with friends, connect with a partner organization, and apply by October 9 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Learn more and apply today at bit.ly/SanJoseYCAF. 🌎
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¡Plazo extendido! Jóvenes de San José de 15 a 24 años: todavía hay tiempo para convertir su idea climática en un proyecto financiado. El Fondo de Acción Climática Juvenil ofrece microbecas de $1,000 a $5,000 para proyectos liderados por jóvenes que hagan nuestros vecindarios más saludables y mejor preparados para el cambio climático.

Forma un equipo con tus amigos, conéctate con una organización aliada y presenta tu solicitud antes del 9 de octubre a las 5:00 p.m. (hora del Pacífico).
Obtén más información y solicita hoy en bit.ly/SanJoseYCAF. 🌎
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Đã gia hạn thời gian nộp đơn! Các bạn trẻ San José từ 15 đến 24 tuổi, vẫn còn thời gian để biến ý tưởng về khí hậu của các bạn thành một dự án được tài trợ. Quỹ Hành Động Vì Khí Hậu dành cho Thanh Thiếu Niên cung cấp các khoản tài trợ nhỏ từ $1,000 đến $5,000 cho các dự án do thanh thiếu niên dẫn dắt, giúp khu dân cư của chúng ta lành mạnh hơn và sẵn sàng hơn trước biến đổi khí hậu.

Hãy lập nhóm cùng bạn bè, kết nối với một tổ chức đối tác và nộp đơn trước 5 giờ chiều ngày 9 tháng 10 (giờ Thái Bình Dương).
Tìm hiểu thêm và nộp đơn ngay hôm nay tại bit.ly/SanJoseYCAF. 🌎

09/24/2026

Tiffany is doing her part for the climate, and it's easier than you might think! Simple changes at home and on the go can add up to a big impact for .

Discover ideas to get started at SJEnvironment.org/Challenge or visit the link in our bio.

Your voice matters in San José's climate work.The Climate Advisory Commission serves as the community voice on the Pathw...
09/19/2026

Your voice matters in San José's climate work.

The Climate Advisory Commission serves as the community voice on the Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030, advising the City Council on climate action, adaptation, and clean energy programs.

Apply by 9/30/2026 at the link on our bio or bit.ly/JoinCAC25 🌎

Your generation is already leading on climate. Now get funded to do more.The   Youth Climate Action Fund offers $1,000 t...
09/18/2026

Your generation is already leading on climate. Now get funded to do more.

The Youth Climate Action Fund offers $1,000 to $5,000 for youth ages 15 to 24 to launch sustainability and climate resilience projects in San José.

Apply by 9/30/2026. Learn more at bit.ly/SanJoseYCAF or the link in our bio! 🌎

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