Why we are 350: Scientists overwhelmingly agree that 350ppm CO2 is the upper limit to sustain life as humans have lived it. For 800,000+ years atmospheric CO2 varied between roughly 180 to 280ppm (graphic).

Life above 350ppm CO2:
- Summer in April in Milwaukee
- Even in the realms of extreme, it’s extreme’: how UK music festivals are planning for freak weather

Where is it today?  See the CO2 Values at the Mauna Loa Observatory
 

  • TODAY April 14, 12pm: Chase Bank Protest - South
  • Saturday April 22: Earth Day - Stay Tuned
  • Tuesday, May 9, 7PM: Meeting - The Inflation Reduction Act
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350MKE Fridays for Future
Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
​Chase & Wells Fargo Banks

It's a beautiful SUMMER day TODAY!  Join us for some camaraderie.

Many banks (including Chase and Wells Fargo) are lending their depositor's money to fossil fuel companies to develop new fossil fuel production.

We want more people to be aware of this and hopefully change their bank or talk to the management!

We get honks and thumbs up from drivers and passersby.  Some people stop and have a chat about what the banks are doing, or ask, "What is fossil fuel?"
 
We're alternating among three Chase Bank locations in different areas of Milwaukee.
Chase Bank Calendar:
 

We have signs, or bring your own!

Masks and Physical Distancing as appropriate
No protest when below 20F, Winter Advisory, or wet snow/rain (signs are paper)
350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30pm
Your Zoom Meeting Link

The Inflation Reduction Act & Electrification
Phil Smith
 
The presentation will summarize the expected reductions in greenhouse gasses resulting from the IRA along with the tax and point of sale rebates included in the act. Heat pump space heaters, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, electric service upgrades, home weatherization, solar panels and electric vehicles will be discussed.

What is the IRA?

"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history, offering funding, programs, and incentives to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy and will likely drive significant deployment of new clean electricity resources. Most provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 became effective 1/1/2023." - EPA

"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is a landmark[1][2] United States federal law which aims to curb inflation by reducing the deficit, lowering prescription drug prices, and investing into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy." - Wikipedia

A different view:
"A green energy firm with close ties to the White House was among the very first companies to take advantage of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Democrats' flagship climate package." - Fox News
 
Time: Tuesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 818 7303 5880
Passcode: 809467

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        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqojPZ0qE
 
Update on in-person meetings: The Steering Committee meeting is sorting out the technical details with a goal of starting hybrid meetings in the spring.
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