Hello All,
We wanted to bring a few events to your attention:
The Global Climate Strike continues with an event this Friday!
Come strike and march with us to demand that Governor Pritzker declare a climate emergency in Illinois, ban fracking in Illinois, and halt the doubling of the Dakota Access pipeline.
We all know we are experiencing a man-made climate crisis and a major cause is the burning of fossil fuels. We also know the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) sparked unprecedented protests with vivid pictures of private security dogs biting Native American protesters. What some may not know is that DAPL is part of the Bakken System that pumps fracked oil from North Dakota to the Gulf Coast. Many may also not know that the owners of DAPL are asking Illinois regulators to approve doubling the flow to the Gulf Coast, thus doubling the flow that Illinois approved previously. To make matters worse, financial analysts tell us that all the increased flow of fracked oil will be exported to other countries with no benefit to Illinois or even US citizens, unless you profit from the pumping of more greenhouse gasses into our already sick atmosphere. If you think this is wrong and we must act now to address the climate emergency, please strike and march with us.
WHEN: Friday, September 27th, 11am - 1pm
WHERE: Federal Plaza, 218 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois
Come learn about 350 in an informal setting with some of our longtime volunteers!
Then those interested can walk over together to the 10am monthly meeting at About Face Theater.
WHEN: Saturday, October 5th, 9:15am - 9:50am
WHERE: Chicago Grind Cafe, 5256 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Extinction Rebellion Chicago has participated in several climate change actions around the city recently. At our monthly meeting, we'll hear about these actions, about the goals and philosophy of the group, and then have a discussion on ways 350 and XR might support each other's work in the coming months.
WHEN: Saturday, October 5th, 10am - 11am
WHERE: The West Room, 2nd floor at the About Face Theater
5252 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
(Look for the ornate arched doorway, just south of the Chicago Grind Café. Go up the stairs and follow the signs.)
Thank you,
350 Chicago Team
