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CUT TO THE CHASE
Climate activists have fought to shut down pipelines for years.
KeystoneXL. The Dakota Access Pipeline. The Williams Pipeline, here in New York. Now we’re now going after the biggest pipeline of all -- the money pipeline.
Banks are fueling the climate emergency with every dollar they give to coal, oil and gas. And Chase Bank is the biggest culprit.
Chase has invested $195 billion in fossil fuel expansion since the Paris Accords. That’s 29% more than any other bank.
It’s time to bust their brand.
In concert with 350 chapters and other organizations across the country, we are building a campaign that puts public pressure on Chase, helps people make more ethical banking choices, and demands the bank redirect its investments away from fossil fuels.
At 350Brooklyn’s February 13 meeting, we will share the strategy for this important campaign, especially actions planned around the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
To get involved in the campaign or join a group divesting from Chase together, email: [email protected], subject line CUT THE CHASE.
Or join us for our first action at the Chase Branch at 490 Fulton Street (at Bond) on February 15 from 10am to 12pm.
“The Biggest Losers” on CNBC
Fossil fuels aren’t just bad for the climate, they’re terrible investments -- the biggest losers of 2019.
As Mad Money’s Jim Cramer said, “I’m done with fossil fuels!” So are we.
Watch here.
Calendar and Announcements
“Our Bodies, Our Planet” at Climate Wednesdays
350Brooklyn’s Climate Wednesdays are back at the Central Brooklyn Public Library.
Our new season kicks off February 12 at 7pm with “Our Bodies, Our Planet: Public Health and the Climate Crisis.”
As we fight warming temperatures, pollution, and natural disasters, we can create a healthier city for everyone. This Climate Wednesday focuses on how we do it.
More on the series.
Brooklyn Town Halls on the Green New Deal
A huge turnout at two Town Halls will show Albany we mean business on a #GreenNewDeal for NY State.
Flatbush Town Hall -- Feb. 19 at 7pm
Windsor Terrace Town Hall -- Feb. 20 at 7pm
Everyone is welcome!
Assembly Member Robert Carroll, City Council Member Brad Lander, and other climate leaders will discuss the Green New Deal for New York State and how Public Power is crucial. Please spread the work on Facebook!
Can you do more than attend? We need you! Click on the links below to sign up.
Let us know how you can help on Facebook and click on these links to play a part!
February 13 Monthly Meeting
Our CUT THE CHASE campaign is part of a national campaign to spotlight the role of the financial industry in the climate crisis and force them to disinvest from fossil fuels.
Our monthly meeting’s special guest Clara Vondrich, director of Divest Invest, will tell us about the path to success for this hugely important campaign.
One Quick Thing
An Action You Can Take Right Now!
In response to a decade of pressure, last week New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced he will “investigate” whether NYS should divest from 27 major coal companies.
That’s good, but not good enough. Not nearly good enough.
DiNapoli oversees New York’s $13 billion in fossil fuel-related investments. And that’s our money he controls.
Not only do these companies destroy our communities and climate, they are becoming graver financial risks every day. We don’t want to put our money, our climate, or our communities at risk any longer.
Sign this letter and tell New York State officials to divest public funds from coal, oil, and gas.
350Brooklyn takes local action to solve the climate crisis. We are an all-volunteer organization and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, and availability. Interested in volunteering? Contact
[email protected]. 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? Donate
here.
