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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).
What's happening at the Mauna Loa Observatory
Here's a young woman who gives me hope: ‘It’s my calling’: Mikaela Loach, rising star of the climate crisis campaign
- Earth DAY, week, month: April 22: Earth Day 2023
- Friday April 21, 12pm: Chase Bank Protest Downtown
- Tuesday, May 9, 7PM: Meeting - The Inflation Reduction Act
- Upcoming Events
350MKE People Make a Difference - We Act!
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Earth Day 2023
Some ideas to celebrate the day
- Peace Action - Save the Planet! End All Wars! Earth Day Rally & March
- When: Saturday, April 22, 12pm
- Where: Red Arrow Part, Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper - Spring Cleanup
- When: Saturday, April 22, 12pm
- Where: More than 80 locations across the Milwaukee River Basin!
- 350 Wisconsin - Earth Day March to the Capitol - and more
- When: Saturday, April 22 at 12 pm
- Where: Library Mall, UW-Madison Campus (ending at the Capitol)
- Earth Week Planetarium Show: A Place Like No Other
- When: Saturday, April 22 at 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, and 1:15pm
- Where: Horwitz-Deremer Planetarium, S14 W28167, Madison St, Waukesha
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350MKE Fridays for Future
Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Chase & Wells Fargo Banks
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 between two Chase Bank locations.
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)
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350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30pm
Your Zoom Meeting Link
The Inflation Reduction Act & Electrification
Phil Smith
Citizens' Climate Lobby Milwaukee West
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
Dial by your location
+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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Upcoming
- Labor Day Weekend: Labor Day
 Weekend at the Straits of Mackinac
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