Thursday June 13 at 6:00pm at the Greenpoint Library
For 350Brooklyn’s June General Meeting, our plastic-free team will host a panel discussion at the Greenpoint Library, located at 107 Norman Avenue, on Thursday, June 13 at 6 pm on moving to a more sustainable culture of environmental responsibility through campaigns and legislation. Panelists include Raine Manley of Reusable NYC, Rachana Shah of Beyond Plastics Queens, and Susan Boyle from 350Brooklyn. Registration is welcome but not required.
Countdown to the Mermaid Parade: Collect! Drop off! Build!
Mermaid Parade Art Build, Saturday June 15,
11:30am - 4:30pm at the Greenpoint Library
We'll be marching in the Mermaid Parade as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, raising awareness about plastic pollution! Lend your hands at the Mermaid Parade Art Build at the Greenpoint Library on Saturday, June 15 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm to help create this installation and accompanying costumes. No sign-up needed, but bring light-weight, single-use plastic items!
March with us in the Coney Island Mermaid Parade!
Saturday, June 22
Join 350Brooklyn in collaboration with Artichoke Dance Company as we march in this year’s Mermaid Parade as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. We need volunteers to carry banners and signs as well as to be part of our moving installation. This is a huge opportunity to raise awareness and recruit people to join the fight! Registration is necessary.
Albany update: Climate Superfund Act passes, but other key climate legislation fails to move forward
With a historic reminder of the value of fighting until the end, at 3:00 am on June 8, after a frustrating and disappointing 2024 Legislative session for climate activists, the New York Assembly joined the State Senate in passing the Climate Superfund Act. This is a landmark bill that holds the fossil fuel companies accountable for the damages of the climate crisis, and will raise $3 billion a year for New York State to strengthen infrastructure and lift some costs off taxpayers. The Senate also passed the NY Home Energy Affordability Act and the Just Energy Transition Act, both of which would have made significant steps toward fulfilling the mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. However, the Assembly declined to move on either of those two key bills and so they died. In addition, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, aimed at reducing plastic pollution, passed in the Senate but never came to a vote in the Assembly. Note that this was also a year in which little money was appropriated in the budget for climate-focused intervention. The state-wide climate movement, including the many members of 350Brooklyn, waged exhaustive campaigns on behalf of a just transition, and the State Senate was consistently responsive to our concerns. Ultimately, unfortunately, Governor Hochul and Assembly Speaker Heastie responded to other interests.
Join Power Hour and get stuff done!
Join us Mondays from 12 to 1 pm for Power Hour, during which we call and email our legislators about specific climate legislation and have fun while doing it! We provide a toolkit with everything you need–you just show up. This week we’re helping to defend the congestion pricing program from Governor Hochul’s last-minute attempt to roll it back. Take action on your own with our toolkit, or register for the Zoom and join us to take action together.
Swimming against the plastic pollution tide:
Listen to Climate Check's May episode
350Brooklyn's podcast Climate Check has a new episode out! This time Eva is joined by Lynn Neuman, of Artichoke Dance Company, to discuss a plastic-free summer and the exciting events leading up to the Mermaid Parade on June 22. Listen to "Swimming Against the Plastic Pollution Tide" now!
Become a recurring donor to 350Brooklyn!
Help us grow our recurring donor base to 35 members in 2024–we’re at 29! Recurring donations (monthly or quarterly) provide a steady income stream for our climate justice project, allowing us to plan long term. You'll be hearing from us throughout the year with special incentives to join this special group of donors. For June, anyone who signs up to become a recurring donor will receive a 350Brooklyn “A Better World is Possible” T-shirt designed by one of our very own 350Brooklyn members and made in the USA of 100% cotton. Summer is here–shine your light on 350Brooklyn!
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Defend Local Law 97- A virtual briefing
Wednesday, June 12, 7pm - 8pm
In 2023, NYC passed its "Green New Deal for Buildings," Local Law 97, which requires large buildings to cut their greenhouse gas emissions steadily over time. Unable to block the bill itself, big real estate interests have now introduced a bill that would carve out so many exceptions to LL97 as to weaken it considerably. Find out how we can turn this threat back. Register for a virtual briefing hosted by Food & Water Watch and other climate allies on Wednesday, June 12 from 7 to 8 pm.
Announcing a People's Plan for Public Renewables
Monday, June 17 at 12 pm at Gov. Hochul's office, 633 Third Avenue, Manhattan
New York State passed the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) last year. But the Governor has failed to unleash the full potential of public renewables to meet climate goals, create tens of thousands of green jobs, lower utility bills, and close polluting peaker plants. Join Public Power NY (PPNY), elected officials, labor leaders, environmental justice organizers, and ratepayer advocates on Monday, June 17 at 12 pm in announcing PPNY's demands for a BPRA Buildout!
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.
Arts Ideas and Events organizes special events and field trips; identifies topics and arranges speakers for 350Brooklyn member meetings; and creates art, props and costumes for rallies and parades. We welcome your ideas and talents. Email us at [email protected].
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].
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.
