Too Hot! Too High! Teach-In and Art Action
Rescheduled to June 14 due to climate crisis conditions
"Our Climate Crisis rally was canceled, due to the Climate Crisis," Keynote Speaker Raya Salter for the 6/8 Too Hot! Too High! Teach-In and Art Action noted in this astute article in Common Dreams. As always, we have persisted and rescheduled to Wednesday 6/14. This opportunity to hear from Raya Salter of the Energy Justice Law & Policy Center, Kim Frazcek of SANE Energy and No North Brooklyn Pipeline, and Briana Carbajal of WEACT for Environmental Justice, is more critical than ever! We hope to see you there. RSVP for the teach-in here.
Wildlife and marine life
tell our congressional representatives to act
While Congress has been notoriously dilatory about addressing the climate crisis, a couple of solid bills now before it have garnered bipartisan support and so a chance of passing. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would promote and protect biodiversity on land. The Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act (RISEE) would have the Federal Government share fees for offshore wind leases with adjacent states, which would use the money for coastal restoration and protection. Let's get all our Brooklyn delegates to Congress on board! Sign up for our June 15 call relay.
Planning for the national climate march on the UN
On September 17th there will be a massive Climate March on the United Nations. This is an important opportunity for 350BK to work with national coalitions to make this event a success. Register for September's climate march, and then join the planning call on 6/15. If you cannot attend the call, or are having difficulties registering, please email [email protected] if you want to be involved.
Join the Plastic Free July challenge!
Feeling frustrated about the plastic problem? An easy place to engage is by committing to reduce your personal plastic use. Join our challenge and you'll receive an email each week with tips to keep you motivated and guide you in your journey and an action you can take to help end the use of single use plastic in our communities. You'll also be able to join the FB group we've created for the challenge, where you can share resources, recipes, tips and more. Together we can be a part of the solution! Join us!
Summer of '23: The Heat Project
The World Meteorological Organization predicts that global climate patterns will be strongly affected by the return of El Nino in the Pacific this year. This means a higher than average number of 90-degree days here in Brooklyn. So this summer 350Brooklyn will be out in neighborhoods on weekends to share information about what people can do to cope with the heat, and what they can do to address the larger problem, global warming. Want to help? Email Sara G. at [email protected].
Climate Activist Spotlight: Brynn Fuller-Becker
Outstanding 350Brooklyn organizer and their appearance on New York's TV News 12!
Brynn Fuller-Becker has worked with 350Brooklyn for more than two years with the apodcast series Climate Check, initiating Climate Chats and as a co-organizer for the new 350BK/People vs. Fossil Fuels project. This is all in addition to their full time job as Communications and Advocacy Manager for New Yorkers for Clean Power! Brynn has been a strategic thinker and a key and talented leader on every team. On June 8, Brynn was featured on Brooklyn News 12 commenting on what the hazardous air conditions show New Yorkers and what it means for climate activists. THANK YOU Brynn for all you do!!
350Brooklyn is hiring!
Part-time social media creator/manager position available
Play a key role in supporting 350Brooklyn’s mission of fighting the climate crisis by providing vital support as our social media manager! The position calls for ten hours per week at an hourly rate of $25.00 USD. The work is entirely remote and the schedule is flexible. To apply, send your resume and a brief note about why you're interested to Kristen at [email protected] with the subject line "350BK Social Position."
Spring FUNdraising
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Spring fundraising efforts! In total our April is for Growing and Run for Your Lives campaigns raised over $7,900 and engaged 155 people. A special thanks to folks who made mini-campaigns via our new Fundraise with Us tool on our website! Donations to our organization help us with key operating costs including part-time staff, website fees, printing, rental fees and much more! As we grow, fundraising will continue to be a key part in our activism. Are you interested in helping with future campaigns and events? We'd love your input and creativity! In the coming months we'll be planning for an October 1st Dance fundraiser and an end of year campaign. Please email [email protected] if interested.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Come learn about the offshore wind project Beacon Wind
June 21, 6-8 PM, Bohemian Hall
On June 21 from 6-8 PM the Sierra Club and the NY League of Conservation Voters will host a get together with the Beacon Wind team. Join us in Bohemian Hall, 2919 24th Ave. Astoria. We will hear about the project, which will be built east of Montauk, its effects on jobs and supply chains, and how it will help us make our NYS energy goals. Drinks and conviviality provided! (So you must be 21.) Register today!
Support the Atlanta Solidarity Fund
Stand against defining dissent as "terrorism"
Last week three organizers with the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, a community group that organizes bail for strangers, including the many people arrested associated with the Stop Cop City resistance, were arrested and charged with money laundering and fraud. Since the killing of the activist Tortuguita by Georgia State Troopers this past January, 42 people have been charged with "domestic terrorism" (some of whom were merely attending a music festival in the forest that is the focus of this ongoing struggle.) This use of the judicial system to equate any protest movement with terrorism is becoming increasingly common in the US and is a threat to us all. Learn more about what you can do!
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.
