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WHO ' S STANDING FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION ? Let 's stop the cynicism and get on with what is possible. We are part It is really inspiring when all nine cities and the of a growing number of government and busi- County can work together on a cause that will ness people, scientists, clergy, youth, and com- . make a difference for our future generations. in sty people around the globe who see that . It's all about good planning and having good 5 + 2 solutions exist. We don 't have to let the world v data, so policymakers can make good deci- Z r G ;� turn to toast. City of Sonoma Council memm sions .Petaluma Council member Pam Torli- s + ay ber Ken Brown, and daughter Eden, 21 months , att, and niece Savannah Torliatt, age 3 , LLLLLLL a. + Im . . : d. I 'm for anything we can do to save the climate; va every bit helps . The campaign is working in The precedent of tackling climate change on , - a regional basis is so fundamentally imporm Cloverdale. Its especially important for our .% W � --4 tant toward solving an issue that is larger Y E children so they will inherit a better place.— ., than any one of us. Sonoma County 's com - Cloverdale Council member Gail Pardini-Plass, n mitment and example of unified leadership and Tallon D 'Amico, age 7 ; 1. , . has created a common-sense model for this country and beyond. This project proves that a regional approach I 'd like to see a cooperative effort from gov- does make a difference.—Cotati Council member Janet Orchard, and Katie Arnold age 15 ernment, the community at large and the pri- 9 M vote sector, first to realize that there is a prob- q ir �. lem and then work cooperatively to help ? resolve it. 1 see my role as helping local gov- ` am confident we can significantly reduces f" ii ernment lead the way.—County of Sonoma i � greenhouse gas emissions in Sebastopol ' z � zxr r " and demonstrate to other communities Supervisor Tim Smith, granddaughter HalleyX. _ x4 Mason, age 8 that sustainable policy is affordable and achievable.—Sebastopol Council member -•:' 1 `.y Sam Spooner, and children: Sierra, age 18, _ it's really important that we take action now Aaron, one 13, and Rowan, age 8 ' to reduce greenhouse gases so the future gen- erations can enjoy the same quality of life • that we have. I don 't understand how any- re one would be willing to take a risk that they 1 6 ! tall comes down to the legacy we want to fi are harming their children or grandchildren3 h leave our kids. If we want them to have the by ignoring the signs of climate change, ands same opportunities we do and if we want to not try to do something about it Windsor ' leave the world a better place for them, then Council member Debora Fudge, and Florencia Sund, age 1S r we need to take climate protection seriously. We can act now and make a difference. We can create a legacy of health and hope that is worthy of the effort.— Vicki Videk- Martinez, The inventory is a good thing to help us know Rohnert Park and Diane D 'Amico, age 10 x - i our starting point. This program seems reason - able and balanced. Anything radical is too scary W Its an issue that is going to involve all of for people. l feel we can do a little bit and build ` us, each doing our part.—Santa Rosa member J Coun- on it, and that change will happen slowly and s cil one Bender, and grandson De- steadily.—Healdsburg Council member Lisa von Koons. age 3 kk Schaffner, and daughter McKenzie, age 7 z ` On the Front Coder : The photographs above and on the front cover were taken at Luther Burbank's Home and Gardens in downtown Santa Rosa , Luther Burbank was an extraordinary horticulturist of the early twentieth century who called Sonoma County " the chosen spot as far as nature is i concerned . " Solar panels, hybrid and electric vehicles represent some of the technologies to help us create a positive future . i