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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 (graphic).
The numbers: Mauna Loa Observatory - Explore the site!
- Line 5 Madison Rally & Petition Update - You can still sign!
- Wednesday, August 23, 7pm: GOP Debate Protest, From Red Arrow Park
- Friday, September 1 - 4: Golden Rule Peace Ship Free Tours
- Friday, September 1 - 4: Mackinac Bridge Walk
- Tuesday, September 12, 7pm: 350mke Meeting
- Friday, TBD, Noon: Chase Bank North
350MKE People Make a Difference - We Act!
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ACE Line 5 DNR Petition Signing and Protest
Report from 350MKE member Chelsea
"Saturday, August 19th, 2023 saw beautiful sunny weather in Madison in time for a farmer’s market rally organized by Action on Climate Emergency (ACE).
It was so cool to see youths and elders across the state teaming up to gain attention and public participation to sign a petition urging Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5, an intrusive tar sands oil pipeline that has been trespassing on Bad River Reservation since their 1977 treaty agreement expired in 2013.
The pipeline has spilled 33 times losing 1.1 million gallons in 55 years since 1968. Michigan pipeline safety and advisory board agrees that there should be no oil transported where the pipeline will still stay after the proposed “reroute” off the reservation, and if it should spill it could cost $6.3 billion and priceless damage to ecosystems."
Read Chelsea's full report here. There's also news - hear the students!
Nearly 200 people at the Madison Farmer's market signed the petition. ACE members are planning to present the petition to the DNR on September 15 and they are aiming for 500+ signatures.
So if you haven't signed yet, YOU can do it online and help ACE hit their number! It only takes a minute!
Remember President Dwight Eisenhower? (only if you're over 70!)
Enbridge's Line 5 was begun at the beginning of his administration!
Line 5 carries a particularly nasty mixture of tar sands oil and additives (they literally boil strip-mined tar stuck in sand to separate the sand, then add thinners to the tar so it will flow).
That's what's flowing through, and leaking from, Line 5 pipes at the Mississippi headwaters, Lake Superior tributaries, and Straights of Mackinac!
Line 5 has a decades long history of spills and poor hygiene - do a search - it's ugly!
How do you like them apples?
Then sign the ACE DNR Petition!
Read more at: THE PROBLEM WITH THE LINE 5 OIL PIPELINE
The WI DNR will determine whether or not to approve the permits for the pipeline to continue to pump oil through our state.
Let's end our dependence on fossil fuels,
end climate change,
and save our land and water.
350 Milwaukee is a Co-sponsor
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Join the mass protest and march against the Republicans in Milwaukee. The republican's racist, chauvinist, anti-worker agenda is not welcome here!
Meet at 7 p.m. at Red Arrow Park for a rally followed by a march to the debate, where folks like Desantis and Trump will be speaking.
Follow the Coalition to March on the RNC to learn more about how to join our coalition partners and get involved in the movement to stop Trump and the RNC.
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Visit the historic peace sailboat, Golden Rule
Historic boat will visit Milwaukee to promote peace
The Golden Rule, a storied sailboat that helped bring about an end to atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, 60 years ago, will stop in Milwaukee Sept. 1-4 as part of a 15-month, 11,000-mile voyage to inform and educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons proliferation.
Public viewing and boat tours will be offered every afternoon
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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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350MKE Fridays for Future
Fridays 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 bank 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?"
We're alternating between two Chase Bank locations.
Chase Bank Calendar:
We have signs, or bring your own!
Masks and Physical Distancing as appropriate
No protest Below 25F, Above 85F, Winter Advisory, Wet snow/rain (paper signs), AQI > 80
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Upcoming
Climate Week NYC
September 17 - 24
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.
This year Climate Week NYC will be held from September 17-24, 2023. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.
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350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 7 - 8:30pm
Your Zoom Meeting Link
Petrochemical Emergencies
Jim Schultz
WisCOSH, Inc
Time: Tuesday, September 12, 7 - 8:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 818 7303 5880
Passcode: 809467
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqojPZ0qE
Update on in-person meetings: The Steering Committee is looking at options.
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