To our 350 Brooklyn Community:

As 2022 winds down, we look back with awe at all that we accomplished together. It was a breakthrough year on climate. The IRA’s commitment of $369 billion to Energy Security and climate change programs, though flawed, is a testament to our movement’s growing power. Closer to home, we’ve done so much to expand 350Brooklyn’s outreach and heighten our impact, recapped in this spirit-lifting video by our own Ella Ryan. Here’s some of what we’ve done:

Engagement

• 800 newsletter sign ups, a new welcome video and new monthly orientation sessions
• Nine new Climate Check podcast episodes, reaching listeners in 26 countries
• Our Media team put out 23 newsletters and launched an online ‘zine, Parts per Million
• Power Hour led a year of bi-weekly calls to legislators on an array of climate issues

State and City Action

• Worked closely with NY Renews and Climate Can’t Wait to pass climate legislation.
• Developed working relationships with many city and state elected officials – several now seek our input and collaboration on climate issues
• Delivered powerful written and in person testimony numerous times to the City Council and New York State’s Climate Action Council.
• Promoted the $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act, with 81% of NYC voting yes.

Taking it to the Streets

• Stop the Money Pipeline workgroup joined in-your-face events and led an exuberant “Blame Wall Street'' parade from bank to bank in Brooklyn, joined by Bill McKibben.
• Joined our many allies like Food & Water Watch, etc. to shut down Manchin’s Dirty Deal, tell BlackRock to stop investing in fossil fuels and support NYC Local Law 97.
• 350BK Families organized organized creative kid-friendly activities to show decision makers just how high the stakes are
• Our Plastic Free group promoted city and state legislation to curtail plastic use

All of this and more was accomplished with only one part-time staff member and the dedicated hard work of hundreds of volunteers. In 2023 we are going to do more, including pushing for a package of state climate bills; fighting fossil fuel infrastructure and subsidies; and expanding the impact of our many projects.

In May we had a great 5K run fundraiser in Prospect Park, but we do need more to grow our staff and our impact. Consistent support is so crucial: can you give $10 a month or an end of the year gift? We are so grateful to your commitment to a fossil free future. Donate here! See you in 2023!

Your 350Brooklyn Steering Committee,
Danica, Delia, Ella, Ieva, Jan, Jeremy, Judy, Kathy, Kristen, Laurel, Leslie, Lynn, Mimi, Molly, Sara, Sarah, Susan, and Wendy