For years, the Tonawanda Seneca Nation has been fighting the construction of a mega-industrial project on the Nation’s present-day reservation boundary in Western NY. This project would destroy over a thousand acres of biodiverse ancestral lands where citizens hunt, fish, and gather traditional medicines. We'll hear from Tonawanda Seneca leaders and learn more about how this struggle fits into the statewide movement for environmental justice and a livable climate. Check out the Brooklyn Public Library’s website or 350Brooklyn’s website for more information!
Albany 101: Intro to NY State Climate Legislation
Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm
Trump guarantees the rollback, if not slaughter of, federal climate legislation. While we will have to fight back about that federal legislation (and go to DC more often), our state-wide work is more important than ever. Join this meeting to get up to speed on the basics of how Albany works, Brooklyn leaders and laggards, important climate legislation successes to date and the goals for 2025. Register online now for the Zoom meeting!
Tell NYPA to build public renewable energy now!
Wednesday, November 20 from 10 am - 12 pm and 6 - 8 pm
Tell the NY Power Authority (NYPA) to do its job and build public renewable energy! NYPA’s draft strategic plan for the next two years is out now, and it comes nowhere near meeting the state's climate goals. NYPA's plan also falls far short of its obligations under the hard-won 2023 Build Public Renewables Act. It's urgent that NYPA hears us: we need more publicly owned renewable energy now! Learn about the issues at our online testimony prep meeting on Monday, November 13, at 8 pm. Register online to get involved!
Join Power Hour to help pass Congestion Pricing
Mondays, 12 - 1 pm
Feeling a little stuffy in the nasal passages after all that crying and comfort eating things you are slightly allergic to (looking at you yeasty pizza and red wine)? Join our next Power Hour on November 18th 12-1 on zoom to help pass Congestion Pricing, so we can all breathe a little easier. Sign up online to take action because it's now or never.
Help wanted: graphic designers!
350Brooklyn needs volunteer graphic designers who can work with our media team to help spread our message. If you can contribute your talents—whether a little or a lot, occasionally or regularly—please contact Leslie Tu using the email [email protected].
Renewable Brooklyn College: A new work group!
The City University of New York is an essential resource for our city. Faculty and students are organizing to decarbonize CUNY's many campuses, and 350Brooklyn is joining the decarbonization effort at Brooklyn College -- one of three CUNY campuses where the New York Power Authority has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What's not clear is how far NYPA is willing to take this mission and how much it's willing to pay. Our goal is to organize community support for turning the Brooklyn College campus into a hub for renewable energy to reduce emissions, relieve the overstretched power grid in surrounding neighborhoods, and serve as a pilot for broader decarbonization efforts. For more information email [email protected].
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Help Transportation Alternatives save congestion pricing
Congestion pricing will fund New York’s public transit system, reduce pollution and crashes, and help keep our city secure and stable in a time of uncertainty. Donald Trump has made clear he is opposed to congestion pricing and will cancel it if given the chance. That will be far more difficult if congestion pricing is up and running — cleaning the air, reducing traffic, funding transit, and saving lives. Call Kathy Hochul and tell her to launch congestion pricing before Trump takes away our chance!
New York trees need you!
While 350Bk focuses on the kinds of structural changes that will slow down and then halt global warming, nevertheless we also need to respond to the immediate impacts of a changing climate as they develop. In October 0.01 inches of rain fell in New York City, the lowest recorded monthly rainfall ever. Drought is now stressing the plant life so critical to the quality of our air, to mitigating heat, and to nourishing the heart. Water the trees near you. There are wonderful resources from NYC Parks and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden that can guide you!
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].
Renewable Brooklyn College is part of the citywide movement to decarbonize CUNY campuses. 350Brooklyn is working with faculty and staff to turn Brooklyn College into a renewable hub that can help relieve the area’s overstressed grid while serving as a local pilot project for making the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Email [email protected] to get involved.
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