2️⃣ of New York's 🥇 campaigns

Hello Friend,

Fall may be approaching, but we are about to rise up once again! This week, join us as not one but two of New York's top climate campaigns begin their next phases.

Last week, over 40 RHN organizations met for an exhaustive two day strategy retreat, in which we honed our goals and tactics for the coming legislative session. From NY HEAT to new demands, we're planning our biggest year yet. So join us on Thursday, September 19th to learn what's next, and how to plug in on the ground floor.

Earlier this summer, Danskammer Energy withdrew its application to build a new fracked gas plant on the shore of the Hudson River in Newburgh, NY. This victory was the result of a multi-year campaign with thousands of supporters, including many organizations, elected officials, and businesses, plus many dedicated volunteers. As we close the chapter on Danskammer and transition to Beyond Danskammer, we’ll be showcasing other campaigns being led by coalition member organizations. Please join us Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm to learn about a variety of issues, including:

 

  • History of Danskammer Point and the Potential Land Rights Claim for Indigenous Peoples (Overlook Mountain Center)

  • PFAs in Newburgh’s Water Supply (Newburgh Clean Water Project)

  • PCBs in the Hudson River (Scenic Hudson)

  • Climate Superfund Site Bill (NYPIRG)

  • Iroquois Fracked Gas Pipeline Expansion (Food & Water Watch)

  • NY HEAT Act (Alliance for a Green Economy)

  • Utility Justice (Communities for Local Power)

  • CO2 fracking in the Southern Tier & the push to ban it (Frack Action)

  • Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (Beyond Plastics on behalf of UAct)

  • Real Climate Solutions Are Not Radioactive

  • Ulster Co 70% by 2030 (Ulster County Legislator Manna Jo Greene)

 

We look forward to sharing an evening with you, to strengthen relationships with our allies, and learn about ways you can impact NY’s energy and environment landscape!

Working for a brighter future isn't always easy. But these events are a crucial reminder that we've won so many major victories here in New York already. So let's get to planning even more of them.