Rally to Support Public Renewables for New York
Wednesday, July 27th, 12:00 pm EDT
In coalition with Public Power New York, we’re calling a rally to demand that Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie hold a special session immediately following the July 28th hearing to pass the Build Public Renewables act, as is. The New York State Build Public Renewables Act authorizes the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and implement renewable energy projects that will ensure New York State can meet the goals laid out in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The State Senate has passed the bill. But the Assembly, which Heastie controls, has not.
Join us at 12pm Wednesday, July 27th at Heastie’s office, 250 Broadway, to show him and the other fossil-fueled backed Democrats that we mean business. RSVP here for the rally to support public renewables.
Join The Power Hour Team, Phone Bank for Climate Justice
Things are heating up, here's what we can do about it!
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EDT for Power Hour, where we call, tweet, and email legislators and fossil fuel enablers to push for specific climate-oriented bills and actions.
Wednesday, July 27th's Power Hour will be IRL this week! Join us for a 12 pm Rally at Speaker Heastie's office to demand a Special Session to vote on the Build Public Renewables Act. If you can’t make it in person here is a dedicated hotline from Food and Water Watch to call Heastie about it: 888-997-5380.
On Monday, August 1st, we will contact our electeds to let them know how important Local Law 97 is, as the boldest urban climate law in the world! We cannot allow it to be gutted by the Adams administration's rule-making process, which would let landlords off the hook for simple energy-efficiency improvements to their buildings.
350Brooklyn Picnic! Tuesday, August 9, 6pm to 8 pm. Potluck.
Grand Army Plaza end of Long Meadow, Prospect Park.
Come to our summer picnic! In August we suspend our usual monthly meeting in favor of a relaxed gathering in Prospect Park. Bring food and/or drink to share, or just come–there’s always plenty. Enter at Grand Army Plaza. We’ll be near the Endale Arch just inside Long Meadow. A perfect way to spend a summer evening.
Help us get up to 500 signatures for Local Law 97!
This week is a big week for New York City's flagship climate law Local Law 97, and the most important urban climate law in the world. Lets send a big message with our calls, rallies and this petition! With our allies we'll be urging Mayor Adams to strictly implement LL97 - not to create massive loopholes for wealthy landlords to avoid their climate responsibilities. Please sign and share widely!
Climate Check Podcast: Sustainable Farming and Soil Health -
Trust Your Mouth
When it comes to soil health, the proof is in the parsnips. Learn more about sustainable, regenerative farming practices and what makes healthy soil in Climate Check's eighth episode with Chris Nickell. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge from Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's Subsoil Committee to a conversation that spans growing practices, misconceptions about human interventions in nature, and the education of a new generation of stewards of the land. Chris's background in community organizing brings a perspective of NYC's diverse cultures to the discussion of farming and a desire for reconnecting all urbanites with growing foods they enjoy. Take a listen at the link here or wherever you find your podcasts.
NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Sure They Can! A fundraiser/party to help
Sure We Can secure their permanent recycling space
Saturday, July 30 at 6 pm EDT
On Saturday, July 30th, at 6pm, Sure We Can is hosting a party/fundraiser at the East Williamsburg site to purchase and secure a space for the community to use in perpetuity. It’s gonna be a lot of fun, with live music, food grilled onsite, drinks, a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle, and a chance to check out the unique space and community! There will also be a screening of the beautiful art documentary El Cuarto Reino (The Fourth Kingdom), at 8pm. Join Sure We Can, and help them get over the edge, with still a little more than $10,000 shy of the $50,000 goal and 10 days left to go. But with our help, Sure They Can! Please consider donating. If you can’t give, please share!
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 also 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, and the 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 via Zoom to work on a variety of projects including legislative lobbying efforts, campaigns promoting going plastic free, and neighborhood efforts to reduce waste. email [email protected].
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