Sign Up to Dance for the Planet or Sponsor Dancers
Now's the time to sign up for Dance for the Planet, 350Brooklyn's fall FUNdraiser on October 1. DJ Ben the Beyonder will be spinning vinyl, yes real vinyl, for the open air party in Washington Park at the Old Stone House. Dancers and dance teams that raise the most money and garner the most supporters will win prizes from local eco-friendly sustainable businesses. Can't make the party? Please support a dance team or a dancer and help us reach our fundraising goal!
October Monthly Meeting: War and Climate
Tuesday, October 10. 7:30 pm
The climate crisis has been increasingly approached by powerful global actors as both a national and international security threat, rather than a matter of ecological security. At the October member meeting, Dafne Yeltekin and Zainab Kolki will share their research on the Military Industrial Complex and its relationship to climate change. They’ll call out false solutions behind the climate security approach and point to intersecting ways forward for climate justice, highlighting the work of social movements and centering alternative systemic approaches rooted in decolonization, abolition, and ecological security. Register for the Zoom meeting here.
Outstanding Turnout for the March to End Fossil Fuels Exceeds all Expectations!
A HUGE thank you for being part of the historic March to #EndFossilFuels! In a phenomenal display of energy, creativity and diversity an unexpectedly large, fired-up crowd of 75,000 people from across the country and the world joined together to convey the very specific message that Biden must declare a Climate Emergency and the Era of Fossil Fuels must come to an end!
Deep gratitude to the many people who supported this work and made it possible: the 350 Media Group, the Power Hour team, Michele, Willow, Leslie, Kristen, Katie, Melissa, Jack, Alice, Chris, Andrea, Cassidy, Sara, Mimi, Jan, Delia, Sarah, Ian, Sooj and many more!
Register Here for our next meeting on Monday, October 2 at 7pm to debrief about the march and discuss the next steps for the People vs. Fossil Fuels workgroup.
NY Renews Information Session: Gearing Up For Our 2024 Albany Work
Wednesday October 4, 6 PM
The New York State Legislature will go back in session in January and we are already gearing up to get important climate legislation passed in 2024. Find out what we'll be advocating. Join NY Renews in a preview of our state-wide work. Register for the mass call here.
Latest Climate Check Episode: "Teach for Climate Justice"
Educator Tom Roderick talks about his new book, Teach for Climate Justice: A Vision for Transforming Education. A leader in social and emotional learning, Tom explains how teachers can help students understand inequality and the climate crisis, develop a sense of agency, and take action that's meaningful and age appropriate. Listen here.
Marketing Help Wanted: Spread the word about our podcast series
350Brooklyn's podcast series, Climate Check: Stories and Solutions, needs a marketing volunteer who can devote two-to-four hours a month to publicizing the series. You don't have to start from scratch: we have templates and systems ready to go. Email [email protected] for more information.
Join The Power Hour Team, Phone Bank for Climate Justice and Seal the Deal!
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays 12-1pm for Power Hour where we call, tweet, testify, and email our legislators to push for specific climate legislation and action. We will be kicking off the fall season by getting up to speed on a host of important state and city legislation such as: LL97, Choose to Reuse, Rooftop Solar, NY Heat Act (and much more) which all may sound familiar! But this time, it's to seal the deal! Join Power Hour Here.
Curbside Composting is Expanding to ALL of Brooklyn!
From DSNY - We know you’ve been waiting! We’re excited to announce that Curbside Composting is coming to all of Brooklyn in October 2023—no sign-up needed! Service begins the week of October 2, 2023 and compost will be collected on the same day as your recycling. Find Your Recycling Day. Need a bin? Order a free DSNY Brown Bin by October 13, 2023 Or, use any labeled bin (max 55 gallons) with a secure lid.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Sign Sane Energy's Petition. Stop Billions of Dollars in Rate Hikes for Fossil Fuel Infrastructure.
National Grid, one of the most egregious foes of climate action here in New York, has asked the Public Service Commission for rate hikes that would raise $3.8B to expand its fracked gas system. Sign Sane Energy's petition to Governor Hochul and PSC Chair Rory Christian asking them to deny the rate hike and to insist that National Grid retire its Greenpoint facility by 2030.
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.
