April meeting - Toward a more flourishing 350Brooklyn
Thursday, April 13, 7:00 pm
Our April meeting will be a working meeting where we put our heads together to think through ways we can make 350Brooklyn even stronger. Whether you are an old hand or brand new--all minds are welcome! This will be an in-person meeting so we will meet on a Thursday, rather than our usual Tuesday. We'll get together at the Friends Meeting House, 110 Schermerhorn Street at 7 pm.
New To 350Brooklyn? Come Hear What We Are About.
Tuesday, April 18, 7 pm
Our volunteers work on many different projects. Some volunteer often, others just once in a while--it's all good. Come to our monthly orientation and discover the possibilities. Two long-time 350Brooklyn members will talk about the range of things we do and answer your questions. Register for orientation here and you'll get a Zoom link.
April is for Growing!
Can you help us reach our fundraising goal of $3,500 by April 30th?
These activists have made mini-campaigns as part of our fundraising effort and to inspire us all to fundraise year-long for climate action. Interested in starting a mini-campaign? Contact [email protected].
Climate Chat at Greenpoint Library
Saturday April 15, 10:30-12 noon
Climate Chat: A Chance to Connect returns to the Greenpoint Library. Come talk about your climate hopes and fears and come away with new resources and a plan for taking action. 107 Leonard Street (G train to Nassau Ave.)
Art Action for Earth Week - Sunday April 16
People vs. Fossil Fuels and Stop the Money Pipeline have created an inspiring kit of art posters to be plastered on city walls across the country during Earth Week. Join the People vs Fossil Fuels workgroup on Sunday April 16 from 4-6pm when we will use art to demand that Wall Street and the Biden administration end fossil fuel expansion. No experience necessary! Email [email protected] to let us know if you can participate. Invite your friends & family! Let’s make NYC proud of its Climate Movement!
A New Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Join 350 Brooklyn, Forests for All NYC, The American Chestnut Foundation and the folks at First Unitarian for an "earth eve" event with food, film and a panel of tree experts to learn how we can care and grow our urban canopy and why it's so important. Raffles, door prizes and actions, including an opportunity to join a group outing to plant some endangered chestnut trees in Prospect Park! 6:30-9pm McKinney Chapel, 121 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights. (Suggested donation $10 includes meal.)
A Victory! Threat to our Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Beaten Back (For Now.)
On March 28 Broooklyn State Senator Kevin Parker submitted a bill that would have gutted essential provisions of the CLCPA. Read our response. Governor Hochul supported incorporating Parker's proposal into the state budget that is currently being negotiated. But climate groups from across the state rose up as one to denounce this give-away to fossil fuel interests. Brooklyn Assembly Members like Simon, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Carroll, Mitanyes and Emily Gallagher also were public with their objections, and the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus similarly denounced the move. Faced with such massive opposition, the Governor conceded that changes to the CLCPA via the budget were off the table. While this does not mean that Hochul, Parker, et al, won't continue to try to subvert the CLCPA, this was an impressive victory for the climate movement.
Fight Cop City! Join us for Power Hour: Low Pressure, High Impact
Join us Mondays 12-1pm and Wednesdays 12-1pm where we call and write in support of effective climate policy. We provide all the tools necessary to dive in, you just show up! Join us this Wednesday April 12th, 12-1pm to fight the "Cop City" development and deforestation in Atlanta. At a cost of $90 million, Cop City would be the largest police training facility in the US, training police for military-style interventions used against racial justice protesters in 2020. To build it, the Atlanta Police Foundation is destroying critical tree canopy and eco-systems, endangering communities which have long suffered environmental injustice. Cop City stands to exacerbate environmental racism and militarized police violence. Join Power Hour HERE.
New April Bonus Podcast Episode!
A Legislation Lightning Round with Assemblymember Emily Gallagher
For a bonus April episode we're joined again by Assemblymember and climate champ Emily Gallagher, representative of Greenpoint and parts of Williamsburg and sponsor of the All-Electric Building Act. Tune in to learn more about dirty water, e-bikes, and how bills get passed. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
From Our Friends and Allies
Bank Takeover 3 Days of Direct Action April 24-April 26
XR-NYC is escalating its calls upon JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America to stop funding fossil fuels with three days of direct action. You can find more information here. You can register for training on April 15. Note that there are support roles that are as valuable as actions that risk arrest.
Get involved in one of our workgroups!
350Brooklyn is volunteer-powered. At the heart of these efforts are our campaigns and committees. Follow the links below for more information on how to join.
City Action Committee works to make our city a leader in setting and implementing climate policies that improve life for all NYC residents, especially frontline communities. Our current campaigns include zero-waste legislation, green transportation, healthy buildings, and renewable energy. You can join us weekly online for Power Hour, where we call, tweet, submit testimony, and email our legislators to push for specific climate legislation and action. Evening Power Hours are all about learning, writing, and advocating.
Use this google form to connect with City Action.
Climate Check Stories and Solutions is 350Brooklyn’s podcast. Each monthly episode breaks down the climate crisis through conversations with local climate activists and community organizers. We discuss individual climate stories and pinpoint policies and local actions that can lead us to a healthier climate and a more just society—from fighting pipelines to working with nature and everything in-between. Email us at [email protected].
The Climate Idea Exchange works to deepen public understanding of the climate crisis, breaking it down into manageable topics and offering resources for local action. We work both independently and in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library. A current project is Climate Chat: A Chance to Connect, a group conversation designed for turning our grief, anger, and fears about the climate crisis into a source of action and joy. Contact us at [email protected].
350BK Families is part of the Climate Families NYC coalition which aims to make climate activism accessible to parents and families. Our activities bring children, youth, and their adults together to fight for a livable future in age appropriate ways. Email us at [email protected].
Legislation focuses on passing significant climate legislation in Albany and in Washington. We develop relationships with local officials, research key issues, and participate in tactics like rallies and phone relays. email [email protected].
The Media Committee is 350Brooklyn's all-around in-house media team. We write copy, design graphics, run 350BK's social media channels and website, edit our biweekly community newsletter, and oversee creative initiatives like the new 350Brooklyn e-magazine Parts Per Million. Get in touch at [email protected].
People vs. Fossil Fuels/350BK is an action focused-group that works with the national PvFF coalition calling on President Biden to declare a climate emergency, stop approving fossil fuel leases and exports, and support the work of frontline communities across the country. Join us to have fun while we fight the black snake! Learn about the national coalition: peoplevsfossilfuels.org. Email: [email protected]
Plastic Free works to eliminate plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic products. We meet monthly via Zoom, and work on a variety of projects including legislative lobbying efforts, campaigns promoting going plastic free, and neighborhood efforts to reduce waste. Email us at [email protected].
Stop the Money Pipeline plans and participates in direct actions that pressure financial institutions to stop funding deforestation and fossil fuel industries. We are part of a national movement targeting New York-based corporations, including Chase Bank and BlackRock Investment Management. Email us at [email protected].
No time but able to donate? While we are an affiliate of 350.org, we are programmatically independent and our financial support comes solely from our members. Can you offer financial support, at any level? Donate here.
