Draft 2026 Climate Action Plan Update

Urged the council to maintain expansive climate strategies, noting that environmental stewardship and economic development go hand in hand.

Expressed concern over climate skepticism influencing council decisions and argued that the benefits of the climate plan far outweigh the financial costs.

Questioned the scientific basis of greenhouse gas reduction targets, citing alternative scientific perspectives regarding carbon dioxide and plant growth.

Supported the climate action plan, citing public polling on climate concern and the severe economic risks of wildfires and extreme weather.

Praised staff for the report but encouraged the council to consider co-benefits and build a more robust safety factor into the plan.

Highlighted immediate local climate threats such as El Nino-driven erosion and urged the council to adopt the CAP in its entirety without delay.

Expressed continued support from San Diego Community Power for Encinitas's leadership in clean energy and workforce development.

Argued that the plan contains no mandates forcing residents to act and urged the council to adopt all 32 measures to meet reduction targets.

Spoke as an architect and volunteer, highlighting the long-term economic, health, and property value benefits of proactive environmental planning.

A Scripps Ph.D. candidate and resident who biked to the meeting, urging the adoption of the CAP to protect coastal ecosystems and public health.

A former Solana Beach councilmember who praised Encinitas's climate leadership and urged the council to pass an aggressive CAP.

Provided illustrative comparisons of carbon emissions to forested acreage and gasoline volume, urging the council to move the plan forward in its entirety.

A 15-year-old resident who urged the council to adopt the plan without delay to protect future generations.

Argued against climate emergency measures, citing natural climate variability and global emissions figures, and proposed a practical environmental plan.

Disputed global warming consensus, cited dissenting scientists, and recommended eliminating the climate program in favor of practical waste and solar partnerships.

Representing Surfrider Foundation, urged the council to adopt the 2026 CAP in its entirety to address sea-level rise and extreme weather.

Speaking for the Sierra Club, supported the 32 proposed measures and noted that state policies alone are insufficient without local action.