What's the Deal with Biochar? by Samantha Smith
July 17, 2021
The Biochar revolution is upon us. Everywhere we look it seems like it is being touted as the next great thing to improve our soil health and save our planet. But what is biochar and how is it created?
Want to Do Something About Climate Change Now? Try "RegenerationNapa.org," by Nick Cheranich
May 16, 2021
Want to take easy and significant steps to help resolve the climate crisis right now? Read on.
Wildfires are Burning California: What you can do to reduce the driver of fires. Essay and Digital Art Work by Alisa Karesh, Junior at Napa High School
May 16, 2021
In recent years we have been introduced to a new season - the “fire season” - which is how many Californians are now calling the time between August - November when the entire state is experiencing extreme wildfires.
The Steep Learning Curve of Managing Our Forest Land (Made Understandable), by Patricia Damery
March 22, 2021
Allowing forests to do what they do best sounds simple, and in some ways, it is until you take in the fact that we cannot just let our forests go without some tending. First Peoples knew this. We have interfered, stopping forest fires that naturally...
Napa Sierra Club Helps with Yountville’s Climate Action, by Chris Benz
January 22, 2021
The Napa Sierra Club is helping with the ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers by providing $2000 in funding for bilingual outreach to Yountville residents, businesses and yard care companies.
Understanding the Incredible Energy Needs of the U.S., by Nick Cheranich
December 21, 2020
One of the most useful ways in which to really understand our energy consumption and where that energy comes from is by using this flow chart.
How Minorities Are Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change, and What We Can Do to Help, by Lainey Laband
November 24, 2020
Climate Change affects minorities and indigenous people in many different ways.
How and Why Are All-Electric Buildings Important, by Karl F Johnson
November 21, 2020
Why Are All-Electric Buildings Important? - Because they are healthy and affordable and reduce annual building carbon use by 50% to 90%
RegenerationNapa.org: A Way to Fight Climate Change--Now
October 20, 2020
We sometimes wonder, "What can I do about Climate Change?" Well there is something we can do right now. By using the RegenerationNapa.org website, we can dramatically reduce our household emissions.
The Walt Ranch Environmental Challenge
October 20, 2020
A California appeals court ruled that Napa County violated state law in approving the development of the Walt Ranch Vineyard. Read more about this issue.