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Friends,
This Wednesday, April 22, marks the fifty year anniversary of
the first Earth Day. The battle has changed in immeasurable ways since
1970—but we're still struggling for a healthy, safe world, even in
this desperately strange moment in time.
This COVID-19 crisis has highlighted and amplified inequality. It has
also underscored our tremendous capacity for bravery and solidarity.
When we take action for our communities and the places we
love, we do remarkable things.
Starting tomorrow you can tune in to Earth Day Live, a massive three-day
livestream with activists, celebrities, musicians, and more. Inspired?
Channel your passion by taking part in the many online actions we've
listed below.
In solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
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April 23: Stop the Money Pipeline Digital Action!
Spend an hour taking action with us!
Chase, the largest U.S. bank, is owned by JPMorgan Chase, the #1
financier of fossil fuels and climate destruction. If JPMorgan Chase
and other big corporations changed business as usual, they
could do more than almost anyone else in the world to make our climate
livable and protect communities here in Massachusetts.
Join 350 Mass/Climate Courage, part of the local Stop the Money
Pipeline coalition, to call, email, and tweet leaders at some of
the largest global financial institutions to tell them that they need
to step up as committed climate leaders.
There are two times to join: noon-1 pm ET (register here) and 7-8 pm ET (register here). After registering, you’ll get a
confirmation email with a Zoom link. Shortly before the start time,
click on the link to join. For more info, see the Facebook event.
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Other 350 Mass News
Transportation Working Group Zoom Meeting: All
are welcome, but if you plan to attend, please e-mail [email protected]. Zoom link here. Tue, April 21, 7-8:30 pm.
We Need Your Photos: Do you have any great pics or
short videos of 350 Mass rallies, meetings, and other activities?
We're looking for photos of our volunteers taking action, smiling, and
having a great time! Please upload them here.
Stay in the Loop with Climate Courage: Because of the
pandemic, 350 Mass' direct action wing, Climate Courage, has had to
adjust their plans. Sign up here to stay in the loop about future
actions.
Write a Letter to the Editor: There has never been a
better time to take part in 350 Mass' Letters to the Editor (LTE)
team. Want to join? Email the 350 Mass LTE Team HERE to find out more! Our
members have a great success rate in getting letters published! Here
are some recent letters:
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Other Better Future Project News
We're
Hiring a Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist:
350 Mass is looking for an experienced, strategic, and
collaborative individual to lead our communications and digital
organizing efforts. The Digital Organizer & Communications
Specialist will support the statewide volunteer network of 350 Mass in
using communications and digital tools for on-the-ground actions and
in-person meetings as well as decentralized statewide campaigns. Read how to apply here.
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Other Climate Movement News
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day:
Decorate your yard or house with an Earth Day flag, banner or
decorations to honor the planet. Pass it on! Wed, Apr 22.
Urge Liberty Mutual to Stop Funding the Climate Crisis:
Liberty Mutual is a huge backer of the tar sands sector,
which spells disaster for the climate and Indigenous rights.
Are you a Liberty Mutual policyholder? You have a unique platform to
voice concerns. Sign up here.
Take
an Online Training from 350.org: If you're stuck at home and
you want to take your climate activism to the next level, try these online skill-ups from 350.org. Learn more about the
science of climate change, discover how to have effective climate
conversations, and find out how to run a grassroots campaign.
Weymouth Compressor Station Action: OSHA has issued a
letter to Enbridge after FRRACS' many complaints to FERC and to OSHA
regarding the continued construction during this time of pandemic.
Thanks to all of you for your persistence! It's time to send another
letter to FERC and OSHA to demand a shut down of construction. Learn more here.
Sign a Petition Calling for a Moratorium on Construction of
Pipeline Projects and Export Facilities: Our nation’s leading
decisionmakers are charged with protecting all the people of our
nation, including the health, safety, and rights of future
generations. A moratorium on pipeline construction is needed to
protect us all. Sign here.
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Solidarity Opportunities
TODAY—Phone
Bank to support Emergency Paid Sick Time in
Massachusetts: Many of our critical front-line
workers are struggling economically. They lack basic economic
protections including adequate paid sick time. Help out by taking part
in a phone bank to fill in gaps from previous state and current
federal paid sick time policy. Learn more and sign up here. Looking
for other ways to help? Contact your legislator. Tue, Apr 21, 3-6
pm.
Demand a People's Bailout: As nurses and grocery
clerks keep the country running, Congress is developing a relief and
recovery package to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We
need a swift, inclusive bailout, by and for the people.
Add your voice here.
Tell Grocery Stores—Protect Workers and Customers During COVID-19:
Sign
a petition initiated by workers and customers at
Stop & Shop and Whole Foods locations in Boston to demand safe
conditions for workers AND customers.
Petition to Suspend Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments
During the Coronavirus Crisis: State and federal officials
are encouraging people who feel sick to stay home, but many workers
already struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. To protect the
health and housing security of our community, ask Governor Baker to
act now so workers won't have to make that choice. Learn more and sign here.
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