Join the January meeting: “The new landscape for climate in Washington”
Thursday, January 14, 7:30 pm
With the election and the events of the past week behind us, we’re eager to move forward on climate in Washington. For our upcoming meeting, we will be hearing from our featured speaker Michael Burger, the Executive Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, regarding serious climate legislation on a Federal level. Register now for an informative evening on January 14th at 7:30 pm.
Advance registration is required to attend the meeting, which will take place over Zoom.
Join the Carbon Free January Challenge!
The challenge to reduce your personal carbon footprint has already started, but it’s never too late to sign up! This week we face the question; are cows worse than cars? We recognize that not all of us will go vegan, but this week we will be trying some amazing plant-based meals; it will be a delicious way to learn how to reduce our meat and dairy consumption! Additionally, we have legislative actions in place every week demanding more plant-based meals in schools, as well as to push the use of electric buses. Join our enthusiastic team to receive weekly tips and a place to share your triumphs and challenges. Welcome on board for the January challenge!
Sign up for the Carbon Free January Challenge on Action Network.
A teach-in and parade
Save the dates! Our campaign to stop the re-powering of the Gowanus Peaker Plant will host an information session about our agenda on February 3rd, followed by a campaign parade on February 13 in the afternoon—Is there a better way to spend the day before Valentine’s Day than a protest parade? Details to follow!
New year, new website, new magazine
We're delighted to announce that we're kicking off 2021 with an updated website! If you’re interested in our various campaigns and committees, head to our Workgroups page to learn more about us! If you’d like to join a workgroup, or find out what climate actions you can take today, check out our Get Involved and Actions you can take TODAY! pages. Lastly, if you’re looking for 350 Brooklyn news, stay up to date with upcoming events on our new News page!
The Media Committee will also be launching a new online art-based magazine later this year. Their vision is to create an online community for climate existentialists, exhibiting work across various disciplines and genres that speak against human-caused climate change, and its emotional trauma. Start working on your submissions, whether it’s music, articles, drawings, or a film! More information to come.
Interested in helping us run our social media pages and website? Please email your inquiries to: [email protected]
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.
City Action Committee’s mission is to make Brooklyn and New York City leaders not only in climate policy but in the long-term actions and engagement needed to make those policies effective. Current campaigns include: The Renewable Rikers Act, Fighting Peaker Plants, Electric School Buses, Department of Sustainability and Climate Change.Use this google form to connect with City Action.
The Climate Idea Exchange works to deepen public understanding of the climate crisis, breaking it down into manageable topics and showing how to take action locally. We work both independently and in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library, and we're developing a podcast series. email [email protected].
350BK Families organizes activities that bring children, youth, and their adults together for the climate. Current projects include pushing for the creation of 529 college savings plans that are free of fossil fuel investments. email [email protected].
Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice is a diverse coalition focused on equity, inclusion, justice, and economic and environmental sustainability. 350Brooklyn is part of this coalition, which is working to ensure that the rezoning of the Gowanus area honors the needs of all community members. email [email protected].
Legislation focuses on federal and New York State climate legislation. Current campaigns are NY Renews (to pass the Climate Community Investment Act), the Green New Deal, and stopping the repowering of the Gowanus power plant (with 350BK's City Action). email [email protected].
The Media Committee is 350Brooklyn's all-around in-house media team. This group writes press releases and promotional copy, creates graphics, keeps tabs on 350BK's social media presence, and runs the new 350BK blog. email [email protected].
Stop the Money Pipeline plans and participates in direct actions that pressure financial institutions to stop funding deforestation and fossil fuel industries. We are part of a national movement targeting New York-based corporations, including Chase Bank and BlackRock Investment Management. email [email protected].
Plastic Free works to eliminate plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic products. We meet biweekly 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 [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.
