In the face of climate change, all of us make numerous daily choices that collectively influence the sustainability of humanity and the planet. It all starts with awareness. Pause and reflect on your daily actions. How do they impact the world? Are there changes that you could make that would better serve people and the […]
Global urban adoption of Smart Surfaces would cost-effectively deliver a 15% CO2e emissions reduction and 5°F of city-wide cooling—with enormous co-benefits California is trying to solve multiple problems simultaneously: rising heat, inequality, clean air & water, and making cities and neighborhoods more resilient and sustainable As average temperatures rise, and storms grow more forceful, […]
On a December day in 2021, Chris “The Maven” Austin met with SSV’s Water Director Dennis Murphy to chat about all things water in California. Chris has been publishing Maven’s Notebook since 2013 and has been aggregating California water news since 2007. CA Water 101 is one of numerous informative resources that can be found […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley is partnering with the national Smart Surfaces Coalition to help cities make “smart” surface decisions by demonstrating the value of common sense solutions that manage the sun and rain. By using Smart Surfaces where appropriate, cities around the world can reduce extreme summer heat by several degrees, stem flooding, combat climate change, […]
Dear Friend of SSV, January 2021 has been quite a year! As of this moment, the fever pitch of the past few months seems to be cooling (knock on wood). The smoke and tear gas has cleared and an experienced, dedicated President begins to take on four cascading crises: the virus, the economy, racial and income inequality, […]