November monthly meeting: Albany 101 - what we need to know
Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 pm on Zoom
350Brooklyn's longest-running campaign has been our effort to pass significant climate legislation in Albany. And we've learned a lot along the way. Join us as the 350Brooklyn State Legislation Committee presents the current state of play and our assessment of some of the players (including your representatives in Albany!). Register today!
Cultivations: Ritual, Discussion and Action for a livable future
Saturday, November 4, 3-5 pm
Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza
350Brooklyn and BPL present a workshop designed to help us face our environmental concerns and move toward community, connection, and action. Take part in fun rituals, heartfelt discussions, and simple actions.
Join the Power Hour team - drop in, take action!
Join us on Mondays 12-1 pm for Power Hour where we strategize, call, email and lobby our legislators to push for specific climate legislation and action. We will be letting the Governor know we still Like It Hot and we're not going away until we pass the NY HEAT Act once and for all. This will be an especially beginner-friendly action, so now's a great time to join us if you've always meant to give it a try. Sign up for power hour and get our weekly agenda.
Meet Willow Parchment, 350Brooklyn's administrative assistant
Willow (she/her) joined 350Brooklyn winter of 2023 as a paid 10-hour/week Administrative Assistant. She lives in Bed-Stuy and is an environmental enthusiast, avid reader, budding horticulturist, and dance lover. She’s passionate about climate and racial justice, and strives for a greener, equitable, and fulfilling future for all. Managing key functions, carrying out special projects, and doing a thousand other things, upbeat and eager to help, we are so lucky that Willow keeps us on track.
Towards 350Brooklyn's future. Take our survey!
The Steering Committee of 350Brooklyn (i.e, the lead organizers of all of our committees) is thinking about directions we might take in 2024. Tell us what you think! Take our (very short) survey.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Stop National Grid's fracking expansion
National Grid is seeking nearly $4 billion from ratepayers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island specifically to expand toxic fossil fuel infrastructure. SANE Energy Project has launched a massive petition effort to tell Governor Hochul and the Public Service Commission that enough is enough! The aim is to have at least 15,000 signatures by early January. Sign the petition, then send it on to three friends.
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.
