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Friends,
Are you having trouble keeping up with climate news? You're not alone.
There's just.. So. Much. Happening. The fires in the Amazon
rainforest, the DNC's sad, pitiful (and enraging!) struggle over
hosting a climate debate, Democratic candidates presenting climate
plans, Trump snubbing a G7 climate meeting... it's beyond
overwhelming.
And yet, we're meeting this challenge. You'll be astounded by
the sheer number of people taking action and the many opportunities
for you to tap in. See below for so many options: Watch a
movie, join a protest, or go to a 350 Mass node meeting.
It's an overwhelming world, but nothing's more inspiring than the
overwhelming people power of the climate movement. Come see for
yourself.
In solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
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Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour
The week after Sep 20's Global Climate Strike, we're taking our Gov.
Charlie Baker puppet on tour to all the gas leaks, compressor
stations, and train stations that he's never visited.
Host a stop on the tour! Charlie Baker is a climate
failure. We need your help to expose him. Host an event in your
community—a
movie screening about the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, a rally
near the biggest gas leak in town, or something else. Create your event here and we'll help you do outreach.
Contact [email protected] with any
questions!
Charlie's Trip to Weymouth: We're kicking off
Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour with a march to a place where
Baker's never been. Join us as we take our Charlie
Baker puppet from the State House to the proposed site of the
dangerous compressor station in Weymouth! RSVP here. Interested in planning? Sign up here. Sun, Sep 22.
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Other 350 Mass News
Allston-Brighton Node Community Outreach at Aeronaut
Beer Garden: Join the Allston-Brighton Node to speak with
community members about the climate strikes, the climate crisis, and
beyond. Thu, Sep 5, 4:30-9 pm, Aeronaut Allston,
267 Western Ave, Boston.
Film Screening—Under
Pressure: Come see a student-produced
documentary that explores the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions and
their aftermath. This event is sponsored by 350 MA, The Sierra Club,
and The Blanding Library. See the trailer here and the Facebook event here. Mon, Sep 9, 6:30-8 pm,
Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd,
Rehoboth.
Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment—Boston City Council
District 9: Come hear from Jonathan Allen, Brandon Bowser,
Liz Breadon, Craig Cashman, Dan Daly, Lee Nave, and Amanda
Smart. Thu, Sep 12, 6-8 pm, Brighton Allston Congregational
Church, UCC, 404 Washington St, Boston.
Next Transportation Working Group Meeting:
Mark your calendars! As usual, we'll have dinner, and you can call in
via Zoom. Thu, Sep 19, 5:45-8 pm, Cambridge Cohousing, 175
Richdale Ave (near Porter Sq).
Honk Festival: Lets march together in the Honk Parade
October 13! All nodes are invited to join together and march under the
350 Mass banner. Please send your node's desire to participate and
suggestions on parade activities to [email protected]. More info coming soon! Sun,
Oct 13, Davis Sq, Somerville.
Franklin 2050—The Climate Crisis: Join the
350 Mass Greater Franklin node for a free educational forum on the
climate crisis, its challenges, causes, effects and policy
implications. More details and RSVP here. Thu, Oct 17, 7-9 pm, Elks Lodge
#2136, 1077 Pond St, Franklin.
Make a video to support the Climate Strike: School
strikers are calling on youth, parents, and all concerned citizens to
join the Sep 20 Climate Strike and the week of action that follows.
Adults will stand in solidarity with youth to ensure a just and
livable future for all. Create a short video about why you're
striking, why you care about the climate crisis, and why it's personal
to your life! See the first video here. Instructions here. Upload videos here.
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write
lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are
some recent letters:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
Film
Screening Of Voices That Heal: As people begin to
awaken to the deforestation crisis in the Amazon, it's important that
we learn from the indigenous communities who call the Amazon their
home and protect it with their lives. Voices that Heal is a
film told from the perspective and in the languages of those
communities. See the Facebook event. TOMORROW, Wed, Aug 28,
Ayni Institute, 50 Maverick Sq, Boston.
Protest to Protect the Amazon: Brazil's President
Bolsonaro is opening up Amazonia for increased cattle ranching,
agriculture, and mining at the expense of indigenous land. During his
presidential campaign, Bolsonaro declared, "Not one centimeter of land
will be demarcated for Indigenous reserves." Join Extinction Rebellion
for a protest at the Brazilian consulate. RSVP here. Thu, Aug 29, 8 am, Brazilian Consulate,
175 Purchase St, Boston.
Webinar on Supporting Youth in the Climate Movement:
Are you an adult ally who wants to learn to support youth in
the climate movement? Learn about the oppression of young people of
color, find out how to heal and prevent burnout, and discover how you
can support youth of color to organize effectively. Find out more and register here. Thu, Aug 29,
7-8:30 pm.
Women of Cancer Alley Film and
Discussion: The Women of Cancer Alley is a
first-ever collection of films made by women who live adjacent to
chemical plants, tank farms and refineries along the Mississippi River
in south Louisiana. More info and RSVP here. Wed, Sep 18, 7
pm, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West
Street, Amherst.
Event with Dr. Adrienne Hollis: Come to a free event
with Dr. Hollis, the Lead Climate Justice Analyst for the Union of
Concerned Scientists and former Director of Federal Policy for WE ACT
for Environmental Justice in NYC. Thu, Sep 19, 3-4:30 pm,
Integrated Sciences Complex Building, 3rd floor conference room #3300,
UMass Boston.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Petition to Support United Houma Nation: Sign
this petition for federal recognition for the United Houma Nation. Due
to lack of recognition, they can't directly access to federal
resources or get support. These signatures are coordinated with the
Principal Chief on the tribe’s annual trip to visit DC decision-makers
who have the power to approve the almost 40 year pending petition. Sign the petition here.
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