Picnic! Potluck in Prospect Park
Thursday, August 10, 6 pm - 8 pm
Join us in Prospect Park for food and drink and happy conversations. Every August we suspend our usual monthly meeting format and picnic together. Bring something to share and bring a friend. Come in the Garfield Place entrance and go straight across the inner drive to Long Meadow. You'll see us there.
Welcome, newcomers!
Orientation Tuesday, August 15, 7 pm
Are you new to 350Brooklyn? Eager to get going on projects that make a difference? Come to our monthly orientation and find out about all that we're doing. Our orientation is relaxed and informal, and will answer all your questions. The August orientation will be Tuesday the 15th at 7 pm on Zoom. Register for orientation here.
How will YOU support the September 17 March to End Fossil Fuels?
On the eve of the 2023 UN Climate Ambition Summit, 350Brooklyn and organizations around NYC and the country are working together to plan a huge climate march that will pressure Biden to take bold climate action by declaring a Climate Emergency to end the era of fossil fuels. Here are three ways you can help:
- Commit to attending and bringing friends to the march using this 9/17 Climate March Sign Up Form
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Sign up to help with tabling, distributing flyers and making phone calls during the next four weeks.
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Register on zoom to join our next planning meeting on Monday 8/14 at 7pm.
350Brooklyn plans to put together a contingent of more than 200 people to join the march and we need your help to achieve our goal!
Tell the Public Service Commission: Don't let National Grid raise gas rates for more fossil fuel projects
National Grid has applied to raise our utility bills by $30 a month so that it can expand and extend the life of fracked gas infrastructure including pipelines and liquefied natural gas vaporizers. We need to tell the Public Service Commission to reject this request, and to ensure that National Grid obeys our Climate Law by retiring, not replacing fracked gas infrastructure. Read up on the issue with 350Brooklyn’s toolkit, then submit a comment to the Public Service Commission and Governor Hochul with Sane Energy Project’s comment tool.
Get an early start on 2024: Press Governor Hochul to support the NY HEAT Act
The methane gas that heats many NYC buildings is a significant part of our greenhouse gas emissions. And National Grid has just applied to raise our rates yet again, this time by 17%. Current NYS law requires our Public Service Commission to support the current system of gas distribution. The NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act would require the PSC to align the gas system with current climate law. And it would protect low- and middle-income New Yorkers from energy burdens greater than 6% of the income. Use this nifty email tool from AGREE to tell Governor Hochul to include the NY HEAT Act in her 2024 budget.
Skip the Stuff!
As of July 31, 2023, New York City restaurants may not provide disposable utensils, condiment packets, napkins, or extra containers to takeout and delivery customers unless these items are specifically requested by the customer. We helped pass this law! Now help spread the word - check out the DSNY’s announcement and flier. You can also send a polite email to your favorite restaurants using the Remark app, encouraging them to Skip the Stuff.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Sustainable Building Resource Fair
Thursday, September 21, 4 pm - 7 pm, Brooklyn Borough Hall
Building owners and managers should get to work now on retrofits and upgrades that will make buildings greener and compliant with Local Law 97. We're here to help! Attend our Resource Fair to be connected to experts and experienced contractors who can kickstart your building's sustainability upgrade. Come to learn about heat pumps, solar, weatherization, HVAC, lighting, electric, renewable energy, and waste management for your building, as well as financial incentives, including IRA tax incentives, and financing to help you do the work. Cosponsored by Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Lincoln Restler, Better Buildings NY, and the NYSERDA funded Brooklyn Energy Hub. This event takes place at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Jorelamon Street. Register for the Sustainable Building Resource Fair here.
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.
