Join people all over the world by pledging to reduce your carbon and plastic footprint with simple actions each week. When you pledge, we'll send you weekly emails throughout July with practical tips on how to reduce your own plastic waste. More importantly we'll give you actions to take to create system change and hold producers responsible for the plastic they create. Let's take the Plastic Free July pledge together today!
Renewable Brooklyn College and the Promise of Publicly-Owned Power
Webinar: July 23, 7 pm
How can we apply the 2023 NY Build Public Renewables Act and federal incentives to build a renewable energy hub for Brooklyn College and its neighbors? Learn how climate activists and community members can help Brooklyn tap into the promise of publicly-owned renewable energy. This webinar will prepare us for a campaign ramping up this fall. With Dr. Michael Menser, director of Brooklyn College's Urban Sustainability Program; New York Energy Democracy Alliance's Patrick Robbins; and Rona Taylor, executive director of Central X South East Brooklyn CDC. Register here.
Virtual Teach-In on the Stop EACOP Campaign and July Actions
Want to join the groundbreaking global campaign to stop the world's largest pipeline? Sign up for this Virtual Teach-In that will explain the importance of the campaign to Stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), and what Ugandan and Tanzanian communities and activists are facing on the ground. Several organizations (DRUM, Black Hive, Climate Defenders, and Greenfaith) and 350 chapters, are joining together to build US engagement in this campaign. There is an art build/organizing meeting planned for July 25th and a Summer of Heat rally on July 26th targeting the potential EACOP insurance giant, AIG. Sign up HERE to stay informed about the location, timing, and details of the July plans, and email [email protected] with questions.
350Brooklyn’s Annual Picnic in Prospect Park!
Thursday, August 1st, 6-8 pm
Food, drink and summertime conviviality. Bring something to share, a friend, and reusable utensils. Enter the park at Grand Army Plaza into the Long Meadow. Look for a table with the bright blue 350Brooklyn tablecloth. We will be gathering there.
Listen to Climate Check Podcast's New Episode!
Guest host Brynn Fuller-Becker chats with celebrated journalist and author Andrew Revkin. They discuss his 41-year career covering climate and environmental stories, emphasizing the importance of connecting scientific expertise with at-risk communities for societal change. Listen on Spotify.
Our Mermaid Parade debut on video!
350Brooklyn and Artichoke Dance Company made a splash at this year's Coney Island Mermaid Parade! Catch some highlights here. Many thanks to videographer/editor Daniel Fry and videographer Alyssa Tennyson. Watch the video on YouTube.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Victory! Local activists defeat power plant proposal
On June 17, a private equity owned entity, Danskammer Energy, withdrew its application to build a fracked gas power plant in Newburgh, NY, on the banks of the Hudson River. If built, this plant would have been a significant contributor to local air pollution, as well as emitting the greenhouse gasses that cause global warming. Over a six year fight, a broad coalition of local climate groups, along with 25 local municipalities, persuaded New York's Department of Environmental Conservation to deny Danskammer key air quality permits. This is a huge victory over fossil fuel expansion in New York. Congratulations to them all!
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.
