Help support offshore wind with 350Brooklyn!
Wednesday, July 26th at 11:00 am
The Beacon Wind offshore energy project is currently being reviewed by the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, but right-wing groups are fighting offshore wind all along the Atlantic coast. Help show that Brooklyn supports offshore wind, and ensure that more renewable energy gets added to our grid, by making a public comment at the upcoming virtual hearing on July 26th. Check out our toolkit for background info and talking points, register for the virtual hearing and submit a written comment to BOEM in support of offshore wind. Comments close July 31st!
September March to End Fossil Fuels: Let's make it massive!
Mega marches play an important role in galvanizing people into action and propelling movements forward. 350Brooklyn was founded by those who had helped plan the huge NYC Climate March of 2014 and we’re continuing their legacy this year with the March to End Fossil Fuels! While our team is working with a city-wide coalition of climate organizations, we still need your help for a wide range of activities to make this march a great leap forward. Register for our planning meeting on Monday, 7/31 at 7pm on Zoom.
What does Brooklyn need to address the climate emergency? An Environmental Bond Act listening tour
Wednesday, August 9th from 6-8 pm
Last summer 350Brooklyn members successfully promoted a "yes" vote for a $4.2B Environmental Bond Act in New York State. This summer, we have the opportunity to share our ideas about how to spend that money through NYS's "listening tour." Register to attend the event at Brooklyn College and share your thoughts! If you can't attend, we encourage you to send your ideas over for us to share with the panel. Additionally, send this survey to anyone who might know of an important project which needs funding so we can share those as well. This is our chance to ensure the money goes where it's needed!
Picnic potluck in Prospect Park
Thursday, August 10th from 6-8 pm
Join us in Prospect Park for food, drink and happy conversation. Every August we suspend our usual monthly meeting format and picnic together, so bring something to share and bring a friend! Come in the Garfield Place entrance and go straight across the inner drive to Long Meadow. See you there!
It's hot out there! Help us reach out to our neighbors with information they can use.
350Brooklyn sets up a table and canopy on the weekends in various Brooklyn neighborhoods to share information about heat waves and what people can do. Sign up to volunteer for an hour or so on a Saturday or Sunday!
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Citizen Science: Help with air quality study in north Brooklyn
North Brooklyn Neighbors is working on an initiative to monitor and improve indoor air quality in the homes of residents of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. They are currently recruiting volunteers who will learn about and monitor the air inside of their homes, as well as the homes of their friends and neighbors in the area. Residents will be reimbursed for their time. If you live in Brooklyn Community District 1, apply for our Fall 2023 group!
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].
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.
