January meeting: Climate Grief Circle
Tuesday, January 9 • 7:30 pm • on Zoom
Join us for a Climate Grief Circle, led by a member of our community, Autumn Tarleton. In our conversations with members, many have acknowledged that they came to climate activism because of increasing eco-anxiety. Climate Grief Circles offer the opportunity to engage our feelings about the climate crisis: our grief, fear, overwhelm, despair, anger. It is a chance for our community to give and receive emotional support around climate grief and eco-anxiety.
Please register, then join this circle knowing that it is simply meant as a safe, structured space for our community to come together, and is not meant to replace therapy provided by a licensed professional.
Power Hour: drop in, take action
Join us Wednesday, January 10 at noon for the first Power Hour of 2024. Get acquainted with some of the powerful bills we're working to pass in the state legislature this year, and help demonstrate local support for them by writing letters to the editor of our local papers. No experience required - we'll provide everything you need to write and submit an impactful letter. Sign up to join us on Zoom.
Photo by Joshua Doubek
Rally against fracking in New York State
Thursday, January 11, 12 noon.
Governor Hochul's NYC office, 633 Third Avenue
You may have thought NYS banned fracking in 2015--and it did. But it only banned one method of fracking. Now an Oklahoma company has come up with a new way to frack, and they want to use it in western New York. But the outcome would be the same; tons of climate-busting methane gas. Come tell Governor Hochul to hold firm: No Fracking in New York State! Rally in front of her office at 12 noon on Thursday, January 11. Be there!
New member orientation
Wednesday, January 17, 7 pm. On Zoom.
Was your New Year's Resolution a vow to become active in combating the climate crisis? Signing up for 350Brooklyn was a great first step! Now find out how you can really get involved. Come to our New Members’ Orientation on Wednesday, January 17, at 7 pm. Led by experienced 350Bk volunteers, we'll showcase all the many ways people can take action. Register for orientation today!
Join us in Albany on January 23 to help pass the NY HEAT Act
After years of organizing across New York State, the New York climate movement pulled off a historic win in 2023 by passing the All Electric Building Act - ensuring a pollution-free future for new buildings in the state. But now we must ensure that the New Yorkers currently stuck with unsafe and increasingly unaffordable gas systems are free to move into a healthy future too. Join us and the Renewable Heat Now campaign on Tuesday, January 23rd for a rally in Albany on the Million Dollar Staircase. Then team up with our experienced lobby leads to meet with our representatives in person to urge the legislature to pass the NY HEAT Act in the budget. RSVP to join the action. Lunch and bus transportation will be provided. Let's make renewable heat a reality in New York!
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Town hall to stop National Grid's Greenpoint expansion
Thursday, January 18, 6 - 7:30 pm
Greenpoint Library, 120 Norman Avenue
"We Won't Pay to Be Poisoned" is the headline for this in person public conversation hosted by the No NBK Pipeline Alliance. Help shut down Brooklyn's largest fossil fuel depot and reimagine how this 120 acres could serve the local community. Register and attend!
EcoDisaster in the Hundred Acre Wood
Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library
Saturday, January 20. 2-4 pm
Winnie the Pooh's honey supply is disappearing as climate change and fossil fuel infrastructure hit the Hundred Acre Wood. Find out how Pooh and company cope in this musical play in progress, written by 350Brooklyn member Sarah Safford with music by Sean Ivy. Appropriate for adults and children five and older. Dont miss this entertaining, educational event!
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.
