January Monthly Meeting: Tracking Fossil Fuel Finance
Tonight! (Tuesday, 1/10) 7:30 pm via Zoom
Start 2023 off by learning more about a key campaign for addressing the climate crisis, reining in fossil fuel financing. Big banks, asset managers and insurance companies persist in funding fossil fuel development around the world. Join 350BK and 350NYC for an interactive presentation by Liat Olenick of the Sunrise Project about why and how activism targeting these financial players can be effective, meaningful and powerful — especially here in New York City. Register here to attend tonight's monthly meeting on Zoom.
Call On Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency!
1/20/23 4 pm, City Hall Park - Chambers
Start the new year off with a bang! Join us on January 20 when 350 and PvFF groups across the country will be hosting actions to demand that Biden declare a climate emergency and to celebrate the life of Cheyenne River Sioux Climate Leader Joye Braun, who died unexpectedly in November.
350BK’s PvFF Working Group is hosting this action with co-sponsors New York Communities for Change, Food & Water Watch, 350NYC, Extinction Rebellion and more! It will be a lively event with banners, speakers and music. We need YOU to bring a friend to make this a powerful event! Sign Up HERE to help with the Jan 20 ACTION. Want to learn more about PvFF? Check out our web page HERE.
Why demand that Biden declare a Climate Emergency? Invoking a federal emergency would unlock executive powers to:
- Stop offshore oil and gas drilling on federal public lands and waters
- Grow domestic clean technology manufacturing
- End crude oil exports
- (Re)Build renewable and resilient energy systems in communities hardest hit by climate change.
These actions would have a more immediate impact on US climate emissions and expedite the transition to a de-carbonized, sustainable economy. Thirty nine countries have already declared climate emergencies, as have nearly 200 U.S. cities and counties.
Save the Date for Upcoming Climate Chats!
Climate Chats, a project of the Climate Idea Exchange, are an opportunity for concerned Brooklynites to connect with one another, share their climate concerns, get connected with resources, and turn angst into action. We're excited to continue collaborating with the Brooklyn Public Library to host two events for February: one at the Central Library on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30pm and one at the Greenpoint Library on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30pm. Mark your calendars and tell a friend!
Join the Climate Chat Crew
The Climate Chat team is gearing up for more events throughout 2023, and we'd love a few extra sets of hands as we plan, promote, and explore future events. Interested? Email Brynn at [email protected].
Join The Power Hour Team,
Phone Bank for Climate Justice
Just have an hour or two a week to fight the good fight? No problem!
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays 12-1pm and Wednesday eves 8-9PM for Power Hour where we call, tweet, and email our legislators to push for specific climate legislation and action.
We will be kicking off 2023 by contacting our electeds about the All Electric New Buildings Act, which mandates that all new buildings in the state are built with renewables and electricity rather than fossil fuels from 2024. Join Power Hour!
Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! To Albany We Go!
NY Renews Lobby Day: Wednesday, January 18
On Wednesday, January 18, NY Renews member groups from all over New York State will converge on the capitol to do our first big push to pass the Climate, Jobs and Justice Package. These bills are critical to New York's climate future. NY Renews will provide transportation, lunch, and training for us all. Sign up here to get on the bus.
Catch Up on Climate Check!
350Brooklyn’s podcast, Climate Check, had a wonderful year. We released 11 episodes interviewing climate leaders across eight organizations. We reached listeners in 26 countries and are available on over a dozen podcast apps. The podcast team is taking a much deserved winter hiatus and will be back on January 17th, 2023 with our next episode. In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you may have missed at climatecheck.fm
Next Orientation: Sunday, January 22, 7 pm. On Zoom.
Are you new to 350Brooklyn and wondering where to start? Come to our monthly orientation and discover the possibilities! Two long-time 350Brooklyn members will show you the range of possibilities and answer any questions you may have. It's casual and easy! Register for orientation here and you'll get a Zoom link.
Research Savvy? Join the Podcast Team!
Climate Check is growing, and we need to expand our research team! Volunteers will research potential guests and help write up the Interview Guide. The time commitment for this role includes attending an hour meeting once per month and conducting independent research (~1.5 hours/month) about each guest in cadence with our monthly production schedule, with the option to take a break whenever needed. No experience working on podcasts is needed, just savvy research skills and an interest in learning more about New York’s climate leaders! Interested? Email host Eva Dean [email protected].
A victory in Albany: Hochul signs cumulative impacts bill
Gov. Hochul has signed one of the few successful climate-related bills of 2022. The cumulative impacts bill, requires the state to expressly factor in disproportionate or inequitable burdens on minority communities or economically distressed areas under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. 350Brooklyn was one of the many groups that worked to pass this key environmental justice bill.
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 offering resources for local action. We work both independently and in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library. A current project is Climate Chat: A Chance to Connect, a group conversation designed for turning our grief, anger, and fears about the climate crisis into a source of action and joy. Contact us at [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].
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.
