Rally Before the ExxonMobil Trial
Tuesday, October 22 at 11:45am
Foley Square (Manhattan)
For decades, Exxon lied to the public about climate change and, more recently,
lied about the risks the current emergency poses to its shareholders. Now it's time to make them pay. Join us for a rally before the opening arguments of
The People of New York VS ExxonMobil, where the state of New York will hold Exxon accountable for what could only be described as crimes against humanity. Spread the word and bring your friends. We want to make this huge!
Shut Down BlackRock!
Tuesday, October 29 at 8:15am
BlackRock Headquarters
51st Street between Park and Madison
The financial behemoth BlackRock is the world's largest investor in fossil fuels and must be made to divest from its outsized role in funding the climate crisis. Come to this rally—organized by New York Communities for Change and others and part of a broader international action—to help us keep the pressure on its executives, who have begun to feel the heat. This is a fight we can win, but we must keep up the pressure!
Green New Deal Town Hall: Health, Jobs, and Housing
Thursday, November 7 at 7pm
Restoration Plaza
1360 Fulton St (Brooklyn)
5th Floor
The Green New Deal isn't just about addressing the climate crisis; it's about redistributing wealth and public spending in a way that would address an array of intersecting crises. Come to this event to hear from local community leaders, experts, and organizers about how a Green New Deal can help solve issues related to housing, jobs, and health—and all while tackling the greatest overarching crisis of our time.
Sign up here to help canvas on Sunday 10/27 to spread the word. And be sure to RSVP on Facebook and Eventbrite.
Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice: Monthly Meeting
Thursday, November 14 from 4–6pm
5th Avenue Committee
621 DeGraw (Brooklyn)
Gowanus is poised for the largest rezoning in New York City in 20 years, coinciding with the Gowanus Canal superfund cleanup. Come to this month's meeting of the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice—350Brooklyn is a member—where the coalition will present its environmental justice demands to the city and developers. One of the demands is to designate Gowanus as the city’s first environmental special district. If you’re interested in getting involved, email [email protected].
Save the Date: 350Brooklyn's Pre-Holiday Hootenanny for the Planet
Tuesday, November 19 from 7–10pm
Jalopy Theatre
315 Columbia St (Brooklyn)
Save the date for 350Brooklyn's Pre-Holiday Hootenanny for the Planet at the Jalopy Theatre. We'll celebrate the hard work done this year while raising money to support future efforts to address the climate emergency. Featuring live music from luminaries of New York City's folk and old-time music scenes, including Alex Kramer & Friends and M Shanghai! Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to purchase early to guarantee admission—and to take advantage of the discounted early bird price of $30 before prices increase in November. Look out this week for your invite!
Williams Pipeline Update: Calling National Grid's Bluff
The last two weeks have seen encouraging developments in our fight against the Williams pipeline. After Governor Cuomo made his first-ever statement opposing the project last month, he more recently ordered National Grid to reconnect over 1,100 customers who had been denied gas hookups as a ploy to get the pipeline pushed through. Cuomo essentially called the utility's bluff, noting that the "proposed pipeline, if permitted, would not be in service until December 20 20 at the earliest," and therefore shouldn’t be a factor in the current moratorium. We await the findings of the full investigation. Until then, stay tuned for more ways we can keep the pressure on!
Read the press release here.
350Brooklyn takes local action to solve the climate crisis. We are an all-volunteer organization and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, and availability. Interested in volunteering? Contact [email protected]. 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? Donate here.
