Local Food, Local Beer: 350 Placer Supports Local Business While Saving the Planet

Auburn, CA (MPG) -  On Thursday, August 31st from 6-7:30pm, the group “350 Placer” will be holding its second “Hot Climate, Cold Beer” trivia night at the Moonraker Brewing Company. With live music and prizes for the top three trivia winners, the night will be a great time for old and new friends to support a local business and have fun while learning about climate change. Admission is free and there is a suggested donation of $5 to participate in the trivia game. Funds raised will help with the group’s future efforts.

350 Placer is a group of residents who joined together to promote clean, sustainable living in Placer County. Since its formation in January, its focus has been on educating residents about climate change via trivia nights and Facebook. It also holds small gatherings at local venues to promote the consumption of food from local farmers. It has lead a field trip to Recology’s recycling center and participated in the Meadow Vista Pioneer Day parade. Most recently, it has embarked on the effort to contact all Placer county mayors to urge them to join the national Mayors Climate Agreement.

The group is inspired by the international group 350.org, a grassroots organization dedicated to reducing carbon levels to no more than 350 parts per million. The number 350 is the level of carbon believed to be safe and sustainable for life on our planet.

350 Placer believes that curbing our County’s carbon emissions could also improve our local economy. “A December 2016 report from the Brookings Institute says that California is one of 33 states that has grown its economy while reducing its carbon footprint since 2000. It’s completely realistic that we could, as a County, be a part of the climate solution and do really well economically. We just have to put our minds to it.” said Carlos Del Pozo of 350 Placer. “We’re hoping that there will be people who come to trivia night who want to help with ending climate change, but we also want those who just want more information to come. It will be a low-pressure evening.”

350 Placer can be found on Facebook and at www.350Placer.org. Questions about the event or the group can be directed to Danielle at 916-320-7584. “Hot Climate, Cold Beer” will be held at the Moonraker Brewing Company located at 12970 Earhart Ave in Auburn.