Some thoughts for Earth Day                                                                                                                     

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Why we are 350: Scientists overwhelmingly agree that 350ppm CO2 is the upper limit to sustain life as humans have lived it. For 800,000+ years atmospheric CO2 varied between roughly 180 to 280ppm ([link removed]) (graphic). The numbers: Mauna Loa Observatory ([link removed])

Are you a good parent? OK, so what are you doing to protect your child from climate collapse? ([link removed]) Elizabeth Cripps ([link removed])

* EARTH DAY 2023 is TOMORROW: A few of the many WI Activities
* TODAY April 21, 12pm: Chase Bank Protest Downtown
* Tuesday, May 9, 7PM: Meeting - The Inflation Reduction Act
* Upcoming Events

350MKE People Make a Difference - We Act!

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Earth Day 2023
Some ideas to celebrate the day

What can you do with/for your child?
* STAND FOR PEACE - Earth Day - War is Not Green. Save the Planet. No War. The Military is the #1 Source of CO2 ([link removed])
+ When: Saturday, April 22, 12pm
+ Where: Port Washington/Silver Spring
* Milwaukee Riverkeeper - Spring Cleanup ([link removed])
+ When: Saturday, April 22, 12pm
+ Where: More than 80 locations across the Milwaukee River Basin!
* ​Rock the Green - 12th Annual (FREE) Earth Day Celebration​ ([link removed])
+ When: Saturday, April 22, 12pm - 3pm
+ Where: Harley-Davidson Museum
* Milwaukee Anti-war Committee - Save the Planet! End All Wars! Earth Day Rally & March ([link removed])
+ When: Saturday, April 22, 12pm
+ Where: Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee
* 350 Wisconsin - Earth Day March to the Capitol ([link removed]) - and more
+ When: Saturday, April 22 at 12 pm
+ Where: Library Mall, UW-Madison Campus (ending at the Capitol)
* Earth Week Planetarium Show: A Place Like No Other ([link removed])
+ When: Saturday, April 22 at 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, and 1:15pm
+ Where: Horwitz-Deremer Planetarium, S14 W28167, Madison St, Waukesha

350MKE Fridays for Future
Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
​Chase & Wells Fargo Banks
Day before Earth Day protest

Many banks (including Chase and Wells Fargo) are lending their depositor's money to fossil fuel companies to develop new fossil fuel production.

We want more people to be aware of this and hopefully change their bank or talk to the management!

We get honks and thumbs up from drivers and passersby. Some people stop and have a chat about what the banks are doing, or ask, "What is fossil fuel ([link removed]) ?"

We're alternating between two Chase Bank locations.
Chase Bank Calendar:
* Friday April 21 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. ([link removed])
* Friday April 28 - Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave. ([link removed])
* Friday May 5 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. ([link removed])
* Friday May 12 - Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave. ([link removed])


We have signs, or bring your own!
Masks and Physical Distancing as appropriate
No protest when below 20F, Winter Advisory, or wet snow/rain (signs are paper)
350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30pm
Your Zoom Meeting Link ([link removed])

The Inflation Reduction Act & Electrification
Phil Smith
Citizens' Climate Lobby Milwaukee West

The presentation will summarize the expected reductions in greenhouse gasses resulting from the IRA along with the tax and point of sale rebates included in the act. Heat pump space heaters, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, electric service upgrades, home weatherization, solar panels and electric vehicles will be discussed.

What is the IRA?

"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ([link removed]) is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history, offering funding, programs, and incentives to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy and will likely drive significant deployment of new clean electricity resources. Most provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 became effective 1/1/2023." - EPA

"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is a landmark^[1] ([link removed]) ^[2] ([link removed]) United States federal law ([link removed]) which aims to curb inflation ([link removed]) by reducing the deficit ([link removed]) , lowering prescription drug prices ([link removed]) , and investing into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy ([link removed]) ." - Wikipedia

A different view:
"A green energy firm with close ties to the White House ([link removed]) was among the very first companies to take advantage of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Democrats' flagship climate package." - Fox News

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Time: Tuesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30pm

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Passcode: 809467

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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.
Upcoming

* Labor Day Weekend: Labor Day Weekend at the Straits of Mackinac
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