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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
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(graphic).
*By the numbers: Mauna Loa Observatory* <[link removed]>

*Green investment funds pushing money into fossil fuel firms, research
finds*
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- *Line 5 Petition to the **Governor - EASY Signature!*
- *Tuesday, May 9, 7PM: Meeting - The Inflation Reduction Act*
- *Friday, May 12, 12pm: Chase Bank Protest North*
- *Upcoming Events - We're going some **places, will you join us?*

*350MKE People Make a Difference - We Act!*

*Help get the word out, forward this email to a Friend*
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*Sign the Petition to Governor Evers!*


*Are you one of the many 350MKE members who signedlast week's Line 5
petition to the Canadian ministers?*

*350 Wisconsin has started a Line 5 petition to Governor Evers that
complements the Canadian petition.*

*Will you sign another?*

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*The Evers Petition*
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*The Line 5 P**ipeline threatens Tribal land, Treaty Rights in the ceded
territory, the Great Lakes, and the climate.* The pipeline, which is long
past its lifespan, is currently pumping tar sands oil under expired
permits. Despite the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s request
that Enbridge remove Line 5 and not put a pipeline in the Bad River
watershed, Enbridge has moved forward with their reroute just south of the
reservation. This expansion is within the watershed, and the risk to the
treasured ecosystem remains.

If a rupture were to occur on the current or proposed Line 5, it could be
devastating. All of the waterways in the area flow into Lake Superior and
are critical for the water-rich area, especially with the importance of the
wild rice in the area. The local economy, which relies on tourism, would
also be impacted by a spill.

Additionally, *as clearly articulated in Governor Evers’ Task Force on
Climate Change report*, we need to be moving away from fossil fuel
infrastructure, not investing in new infrastructure. Please work to ensure
that the Line 5 pipeline is decommissioned and removed, not expanded.
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*Email and Name, that's all!*
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*350 Milwaukee Meeting*
*Tuesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30pm*
*Your Zoom Meeting Link*
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*The Inflation Reduction Act & Electrification*
*Phil Smith*
Citizens' Climate Lobby - Waukesha

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
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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]
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States federal law
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aims to curb inflation <[link removed]> by reducing
the deficit
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lowering prescription drug prices
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and investing into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy
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*A different view:*
"A green energy firm with close ties to the White House
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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*

*Join Zoom Meeting*
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Meeting ID: 818 7303 5880
Passcode: 809467

Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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*Update on in-person meetings: *The Steering Committee meeting is looking
at details.

*350MKE Fridays for FutureFridays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm*
*Chase & Wells Fargo Banks*

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
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We're alternating between two Chase Bank locations.
*Chase Bank Calendar:*

- *Friday May 12 - Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave.
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- *Friday May 19 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St.
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- *Friday May 26 - Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave.
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- *Friday June 2 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St.
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*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)
*Upcoming*

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*JUNE 8 - 11END THE ERA OF FOSSIL FUELS!*

Right now, we are in a critical moment of escalation. In September of this
year UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is calling
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accountability summit in New York City where the explicit “ticket to entry”
will be tangible action to keep fossil fuels in the ground.

*End the Era of Fossil Fuels - Chicago!*
Start: Friday, June 09, 2023, 11:00 AM
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL
Host Contact Info: 350 Chicago - [email protected]

*End Fossil Fuel Infrastructure*
Start: Friday, June 09, 2023, 12:00 PM
Wisconsin Capitol, 2 E Main St, Madison, WI
Host Contact Info: [email protected]

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*Labor Day Weekend*
*LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC*

Do you dream of a lakeside vacation, with people of like mind, enjoying the
weather, delicious Indigenous food, paddling, music, and an art build? It’s
happening Labor Day Weekend at the Straits of Mackinac, and we’re invited!


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