November monthly meeting: Albany 101 - what we all need to know
Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 pm on Zoom
Is your State Senator a Climate Champion or a climate laggard? How about your Assembly Member? 350Brooklyn's work to pass effective legislation in Albany has been our longest running campaign. How have we done so far? Join us as the 350Brooklyn State Legislation Committee presents our history, the current state of play and our assessment of some of the players (including your representatives in Albany!)Register to attend tonight's monthly meeting.
Say NO to National Greed’s Rate Increase!
Today! Tuesday, November 14, Brooklyn Public Library
4:30pm for pre-hearing rally, followed by hearing from 5:30 to 9 pm
National Grid is asking the New York Public Service Commission to approve a rate increase constituting an average of $30 more per household per month -- a 28% increase for ratepayers in Brooklyn -- in order to enrich their shareholders and build more fracked gas infrastructure. We say NO! Sign up to testify or simply attend the hearing at Brooklyn Central Library to show your support!
Climate, Jobs and Justice Rally/Press Conference
Wednesday, November 15, 4pm at Rodney Street Playground, South 4th Street in Williamsburg
The climate clock is ticking and we can't wait any longer for climate action. On November 15, stand with New Yorkers across the state to launch the next big climate justice campaign. Team Fossil Fuels has been cheating for decades, spending millions to influence a system already rigged against frontline communities. But Team Climate Justice has something they don't: the power of the people! Register to join us.
New to 350Brooklyn? Welcome!
Join us Sunday, November 19, 7 pm on Zoom
Once a month we welcome newcomers with an informal orientation to all the ways you can take action with 350Brooklyn. Come for a conversation with an old hand. Everyone is welcome! Register here to attend orientation.
Join The Power Hour Team - Drop In, Take Action!
Join us on Mondays 12-1pm for Power Hour where we strategize, call, email and lobby our legislators to push for specific climate legislation and action. We take pride in our agility to respond in real time and we will see what the week brings, join us!
Sign up for the Zoom and get our weekly agenda here.
Meet Lori Vroegindewey, 350Brooklyn's Development Lead
Lori (she/her) joined 350Brooklyn as our paid ten-hour/week Development Lead. She is helping 350Brooklyn grow its capacity to pursue effective climate action through planning and fundraising. Prior to 350Brookyln, she worked with performing arts non-profits. Lori lives in Greenpoint and is a mom, gardener, master composter, bike enthusiast, and climate activist. She is also currently pursuing a master’s degree in Library and Information Science at Queens College, CUNY.
Meet Petya Georgieva, 350Brooklyn's Social Media Associate
Petya Georgieva Miller (she/her) joined us in September as our paid ten hour/week Social Media Associate. Petya has a broad background in communications, branding, PR, and advertising. She also trained as a yoga teacher and earned a MA in Psychology. In 2019 she made a career pivot, ditching her corporate job and directing her skills towards supporting meaningful causes dedicated to environmentalism, climate change, and sustainability. She recently published a children’s book about sustainability without eco-anxiety called Healthy Earth.
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.
