Why we are 350: Scientists overwhelmingly agree that 350ppm CO2 is the upper limit to sustain life as humans have known it. For 800,000+ years atmospheric CO2 varied between roughly 180 to 280ppm. (graphic)

The pattern in the graphic indicates we should have started a slow decline in CO2 by now. Rather than declining, atmospheric CO2 is going up fast! - Latest Values

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Vote February 21!
350MKE member Terry Wiggins

The New York Times calls the Wisconsin Supreme Court race “the most important election in America” this year.  [If you can't open the NYT, you can read it at the DemocraticUnderground.com]

The February 21 primary is particularly important, since with two conservatives and two liberals running in the nonpartisan race, it’s possible that two conservatives or two liberals might advance to the general. In that case, voters would not be able to choose the candidate they prefer, even if she or he had not been their first choice.

While no climate issues that we know about now will come before the court, climate is certain to be an issue of concern. We urge you to consider this in choosing candidates, based on the values they reveal in their experience and positions.

Distributing accurate information may be even more important in an election like this because of voters’ tendency to stay home, feeling they don’t know enough.
 
Early voting has already started; see here for your options.
 
Please help us distribute this guide and get out the vote.
 
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Wisconsin State Primary
Tuesday, February 21 (less than 2 weeks)

Find your Polling Location, and a lot more, at  
 

Will 12% of WI Voters Decide the Future of our State?

On Feb 21 the Spring Primary Election will determine which 2 of the 4 Supreme Court Justice candidates move on to the Spring General Election on April 4. The final winner will serve a 10-year term.

Read about it here!
 

Early in-person and vote-by-mail are underway in Wisconsin
YOU CAN VOTE TODAY!

Wisconsin State Supreme Court coverage

The most important election nobody’s ever heard of - Politico

Emily’s List jumps into Wisconsin Supreme Court election with endorsement of liberal judge
 
Wisconsin Senate District 8 could give Republicans a senate supermajority

Meet the candidates running in the 2023 Wisconsin Senate District 8 special election - PBS Wisconsin

Staving off a supermajority: Democrats reflect on the challenge and look to a future of compromise - Interview with Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (who discussed climate change with 350MKE last February - watch it here)
350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, February 14, 7 - 8:30pm
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In Depth at COP27: Issues, Activists and Ideas
Steve Watrous

Report from Steve Watrous who attended the United Nations annual climate change Conference of the Parties this year in Egypt.  Hear about the U.S. official delegation, the final declaration, what grass roots activists and others did at the conference, and what to do next.

Steve will speak on "Everything you need to know about COP27: the big issues and contradictions, and the delicious details like a new potato chips bag made from carbon stone!"  The talk will be followed by Q&A.
 
Steve Watrous is president of the Milwaukee UNA chapter, former sociology professor at MATC, advocate on mining issues, coordinator for a couple Milwaukee Earth Day celebrations, peace monger, and environmentalist starting in the Boy Scouts
 
Time: Tuesday, February 14, 7 - 8:30pm

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Update on in-person meetings: The Steering Committee meeting is sorting out the technical details with a goal of starting hybrid meetings in the spring.
350MKE Fridays for Future
Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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We're alternating among three Chase Bank locations in different areas of Milwaukee
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Masks and Physical Distancing as appropriate
No protest when below 20F, Winter Advisory, or wet snow/rain (signs are paper)
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