The Summer of Heat Campaign has done an amazing job organizing 12-weeks of action, putting non-stop pressure on the CEO Jane Fraser and daily reminding the employees. See some of the coverage on The Guardian, Bloomberg, and The New York Times.
Arts Ideas Events Work Group: Art Build Tuesday September 17 in Gowanus
350Brooklyn's Arts Ideas Events work group will build cardboard models and other props to promote our Renewable Brooklyn College project. Join us at 6:30pm at a studio in Gowanus for art making, planning further activities, and snacks. Email [email protected] for location.
Governor Hochul: Sign the Climate Superfund Act. Tell her to make polluters pay.
In an Albany session week on climate action, one bright spot was the passage of the Climate Superfund Act by both the State Senate and the Assembly. The Superfund Act would bill the major climate polluters like Exxon Mobil for the damage the extreme weather they have caused has done in New York State. It would raise $3 billion per year for 25 years, money that otherwise NYS taxpayers would need to pay. The bill is now on Governor Hochul's desk. Sign this petition and tell Governor Hochul to "Sign the bill!"
Voting organization of the week
The Center For Common Ground - Reclaim Our Vote Campaign
The Center for Common Ground is a non-partisan organization that works to educate and empower voters of color in voter suppression states where more than 20% of voters are of color. Their goal is to ensure every voter knows that their voice and their vote matter. Reclaim Our Vote is a grassroots campaign focused on increasing BIPOC voter turnout through postcarding, texting, and phone banking. In 2021, talking to Black voters over the phone increased turnout by 17.3% and writing postcards increased Black voter turnout by 3%. Through their get-out-the-vote work, they provide early voting locations and times, voter registration deadlines, information for free rides to the polls, and phone numbers for county election officials.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
SANE Energy's upcoming actions
Sane Energy Project is in the forefront of the fight to make our local for-profit utility, National Grid, stop expanding its fracked gas network. On Thursday, September 5, Sane will offer a tour of NYC's largest fossil fuel depot, located in Greenpoint. On Sunday, September 15, Sane will host a rally in Williamsburg to push Governor Hochul to support climate action. And on Tuesday, September 24, a rally will be held at a meeting in Yonkers of the New York Power Authority to push them to build required renewable energy in NYS. Join when you can!
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].
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