Show the Earth your Love!
Join the February Meeting to learn why Deforestation is so Important: Global to Local Perspectives
We know forests play an important role as a carbon sink for our ecosystem, but there is so much more to understanding deforestation. While 50,000 species are lost every year to deforestation and it is having a profoundly destructive impact on everything from the water cycle to the survival of indigenous communities, there are many ways to take action, from legislation to the products you buy. You will enjoy hearing from our knowledgeable speakers from Friends of the Earth, Forests for All, and The Friends of Fort Greene Park. Register here.
Save the Date for Our Upcoming Climate Chat!
Climate Chats, a project of the Climate Idea Exchange, are an opportunity for concerned Brookynites to connect with one another, share their climate concerns, get connected with resources, and turn angst into action. Join us on Thursday, February 16th at 6:00 pm at the Greenpoint Library. Mark your calendars and tell a friend, then register here!
Join us for Power Hour: Low Pressure, High Impact
We provide all the tools necessary to dive in, you just show up! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays 12-1pm and Wednesday evenings 8-9PM for Power Hour where we call and write in support of effective climate policy. On Wednesday 2/15 at noon we will target insurance companies with a special guest list. Then during the Wednesday evening writers’ hour on 2/15 we will dig deep into infrastructure (pun intended) by submitting testimony in favor of offshore wind and against fracked-gas expansion. We’ll also continue our push for NYRenews’ fantastic Climate Jobs and Justice Package - we’ll muster support for it among state legislators on Monday 2/27, and we’ll write letters to the editor about it on Wednesday evening 2/22. Sign up for Power Hour Here.
Help PvFF Stop the "Iroquois" Pipeline Compressors
Join with the People vs Fossil Fuels (PvFF) working group to stop the “Iroquois” Pipeline Company from building two new compressor stations in upstate NY that will increase the amount of fracked gas pumped through the “Iroquois” Pipeline. These compressors are unnecessary and dangerous, and go directly against the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act’s mandate of reducing the use of “fossil natural gas” in New York. We are demanding that the Dept of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Governor Hochul reject the Iroquois Pipeline Company’s proposal to build the new compressor stations.
Albany Update: Money for Climate Action
3Every year we go to Albany to ask for money in the budget for climate action and every year we get not nearly enough. This year NY Renews has a Climate, Jobs and Justice Package that includes permanent revenue streams that will genuinely fund New York State's climate work. The Climate Change Superfund Act would bill major fossil fuel polluters for the harm they have done. Another bill will cancel a host of fossil fuel tax subsidies. And we have a suite of bills, the Invest in Our New York package, that would raise money from the super-wealthy who benefit from the status quo. Let's get this done! Questions? Email [email protected]
Meanwhile, use this one-click tool to send the message: fully fund and implement the CLCPA!
Get ready for spring: Help launch 350Brooklyn’s Tabling Team
If you love to schmooze, consider joining 350Brooklyn’s new Tabling Team. We need volunteers who can set up a folding table and talk to the world about our work. The team will identify locations and decide when, where, and how often to table. Tabling is a vital way to bring in new activists. If you’d like to be part of this team, email [email protected].
ICYMI: Listen to Climate Check's Newest Episode
"Energy Efficient Buildings: How Local Law 97 Can Change NYC Forever"
Pete Sikora knows that climate justice and housing justice are two sides of the same coin. That's why he sees Local Law 97 as a unique opportunity to cut the largest source of emissions in New York State, while creating fair-wage jobs, and holding real estate owners accountable for their buildings' pollution. On this month's episode of Climate Check, Pete and Eva dive into the nitty-gritty of the world's most important city-level climate and jobs law - Local Law 97. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts.
March 21: Take Action to Stop Dirty Banks!
Join Stop the Money Pipeline for a National Day of Action on 3/21/23 to demand banks stop funding climate chaos! Come to STMP's action brainstorming meeting March 2, 8pm.
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.
