This Will Be a Great Party!

Climate Check’s September episode is live

Listen to our latest podcast episode with “The Climate Change Prophet!” Sameer Ranade is a climate justice activist and spoken word rhyme artist who believes social progress can be made through art, education, organizing, and inclusivity. Sameer has dedicated his career and artistic endeavors to the cause of social justice and climate protection. Listen to their conversation on Spotify, YouTube, or Climate Check’s website!

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Disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene

The news has been stunning: more than 100 people dead, thousands without power with roads blocked, access to food and water cut off. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky all hit hard. Some resources are The New York Times’ list of ways to help, a grassroots mutual aid network, and a more homegrown list for North Carolina. Yes, we know this is far from the first disaster fueled by a warming world and it is far from the last. And yet, each one matters.

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Urge the mayor to sign the new solar buildings bill

Climate Works for All rallied with Councilmember Sandy Nurse and Climate Jobs NY at City Hall on Sept. 26 ahead of a council vote approving Int. 353, a bill that requires the city to install 100 megawatts of solar panels on city-owned buildings by 2030 and 150 megawatts by 2035. The bill gives priority to installations in disadvantaged areas. Email Mayor Adams to urge him to sign the bill into law.

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Power Hour: be the October surprise!

Mondays, 12 - 1 pm

Our amazing volunteers make lots of calls about climate change, and we know that politicians listen most when they feel like their careers are on the line. That’s why we’re teaming up with the Environmental Voter Project and our allies at Third Act and NYC Climate Families to call climate-concerned Americans across the country and turn them into a formidable voting bloc. Join us for upcoming phone banks on Tuesday, October 15 at 12pm (with Third Act) and every Wednesday evening in October (with NYC Climate Families). Together WE will be the October surprise!

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On 10/2, "TotalEnergies Investor Day" 350BK's People vs. Fossil Fuels Workgroup organized an action at Citi HQ to call on Citi to stop underwriting Total bonds. While Citi has joined 27 banks that have committed to not funding EACOP (the East African Crude Oil Pipeline that will displace more than 100,000 people), they are the largest US underwriter of TotalEnergies' bonds. Total has financed 63% of EACOP and was recently linked to a massacre at their fracked gas facility in Mozambique (see the Politico story). For 10 years the primarily Black community of Arlington, Texas has faced a health crisis due to Total's 400 Fracked gas well pads in their community. Learn more at LiveableArlington.org and sign their petition!

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Hochul fails NY on climate!

Check out Hochul's climate report card

This summer we saw a number of reports about New York State's progress on addressing the climate crisis--or lack thereof. Reports from the State Comptroller, the Public Service Commission, Colunbia's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, and others showed that Governor Hochul, whatever her rhetoric, has failed to ensure that her administration is carrying out the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Read the report card from Climate Can't Wait, a coalition of climate groups from all over the state (including 350Brooklyn.)

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The Environmental Voter Project is a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on a simple high leverage solution to the problem of the 8 million environmental voters who didn’t vote in the 2020 election. They accurately identify this group and efficiently convert them into a critical mass of consistent voters that will soon be too big for politicians to ignore. The goal is to gain true environmental and climate leadership by flooding the electorate and making it impossible for politicians to run for office without leading on the environment. They do this by canvassing, calling, texting, and sending mailings and digital ads to environmental voters before every local, state, and federal election. You can volunteer to help by signing up on their website.

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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.