HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024, SORRENTO VALLEY!
On 5 June, we celebrated World Environment Day. Established by the United Nations in 1972, it is the largest international environmental event with millions of people participating worldwide.
António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, told world leaders at the opening of the Cop27 UN climate summit in Egypt on Monday: “We are in the fight of our lives and we are losing … And our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible.
Then he added: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.”
Each of the past 12 months ranked as the warmest on record, the EU’s climate change monitoring service reported, as UN Secretary-General Guterres called for urgent action to avert “climate hell.”
The average global temperature for the 12-month period to the end of May was 1.63 degrees Celsius (2.9 degrees Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average — making it the warmest such period since record-keeping began in 1940, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
This 12-month average does not mean that the world has yet surpassed the 1.5 C (2.7 F) global warming threshold, which describes a temperature average over decades, beyond which scientists warn of more extreme and irreversible impacts.
“A window of opportunity remains open, but only a narrow shaft of light remains,” he said. “The global climate fight will be won or lost in this crucial decade – on our watch.”
Fossil fuel is the single largest contributer. Let's all pledge to do our best - for the sake of our children, wildlife, and the planet!
E-Bikes and the Rules of the Road
E-bikes seem to be everywhere these days. They are a great gas-saving and fun way to get around but can also be a source of potential disaster due to their small size and virtual invisibility on the road. Learning the rules of the road and obeying them would almost certainly reduce this risk. There are classes available that all e-bike riders should take before their first outing because the rules can be complicated and vary depending on the type of e-bike and location you choose to ride in
Below is a handy chart from the San Diego Bike Coalition showing where each class of e-bike can ride. Be aware that there are places that are completely out of bounds for e-bikes, usually marked by signs. So, if you choose to hop on, take the time to make sure you have proper safety equipment and to know your classification so that you know where you can and can’t take your e-bike. And consider buying a used e-bike to save $$$ and for the environment.
Below is a handy chart from the San Diego Bike Coalition showing where each class of e-bike can ride. Be aware that there are places that are completely out of bounds for e-bikes, usually marked by signs. So, if you choose to hop on, take the time to make sure you have proper safety equipment and to know your classification so that you know where you can and can’t take your e-bike. And consider buying a used e-bike to save $$$ and for the environment.
SVTC Meeting Notice Next meeting: Thursday, June 20, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Online To request a link to the meeting, or to submit any comments or questions, please contact us here. Agenda - click here The SVTC meeting this week will cover an important issue concerning Sorrento Valley: a proposal to build a 163-ft building along with a 7-story parking garage along Sorrento Valley Blvd. Read here for more details on this proposal. SVTC meetings will now be held every other month: January, March, May, June, August, and October, usually on the third Thursday of the month, except January, where it is the fourth Thursday due to other community meetings. Meetings are usually accessible from the comfort of your own home. We always welcome new visitors/members to our meetings. It's a great opportunity to get involved and meet your elected City Representatives - and your neighbors! The SVTC wants to hear from you! Drop us a line with suggestions or pictures of Sorrento Valley! Join the PQ Hiking Tours! The Friends of the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve offer hikes every month, each focusing on a different amazing aspect of our beautiful canyon, including both flora and fauna! Check out their website for more details on the current tours offered or for information about volunteering opportunities.
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San Diego Humane Society Adoption Options! SV Hikes & Events Join NextDoor Here Senior Center Community Recreation Center Lopez Ridge Recreation Center Mira Mesa Parks and Recreation Council Hot off the press!
The San Diego Reader recently published a collection of stories and headlines from their archives all having to do with Sorrento Valley. For a peek into the past, click here to see these clips from stories dating back as far as 1993. |
EDITOR'S NOTE
Residents Name Neighborhoods - by Susan Carolin, SVTC Vice President and Director of Communications
You and your neighbors know the name of their neighborhood and may even relish belonging to it for any number of reasons, be it for its natural beauty, their neighbors, or just because it’s where they’ve made their home. You may say your neighborhood name with a sense of pride, and even feel pity for non-residents who are confused and ask “Where am I?” (Click here to continue reading)
You and your neighbors know the name of their neighborhood and may even relish belonging to it for any number of reasons, be it for its natural beauty, their neighbors, or just because it’s where they’ve made their home. You may say your neighborhood name with a sense of pride, and even feel pity for non-residents who are confused and ask “Where am I?” (Click here to continue reading)
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Sounding the alarm for species at risk, one photograph at a time
The National Geographic Photo Ark is using the power of photography to inspire people to help save species at risk before it’s too late. Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore has photographed more than 9,000 species around the world as part of a multiyear effort to document every species living in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help save wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts. Beautiful photos - check them out!
The National Geographic Photo Ark is using the power of photography to inspire people to help save species at risk before it’s too late. Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore has photographed more than 9,000 species around the world as part of a multiyear effort to document every species living in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help save wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts. Beautiful photos - check them out!
Bird's eye view soaring over Pacific Ridge, Sorrento Valley - go Full Screen for the full effect, and be blown away by the beauty of it all!
Shot by Sorrento Valley resident photographer, Brendan Michael Carolin
Shot by Sorrento Valley resident photographer, Brendan Michael Carolin
Great Way to Connect with Neighbors! NEXTDOOR SORRENTO VALLEY
Join this S.D. Police Dept.-sponsored neighborhood group to share ideas, concerns or needs with your neighbors. Click on this link to join Nextdoor Sorrento Valley: nextdoor.com/ |
For information on Mira Mesa Parks and Recreation Council - click here
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