Mackinac to NYC

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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]) - Explore the site!

* September 1 - 4: Golden Rule Peace Ship Free Tours in Milwaukee
* September 2 - 4: Water is Life Festival & Mackinac Bridge Walk
* Saturday, September 17: NYC Climate March - Maybe Bus from Chicago
* September 17 - 24: Climate Week NYC
* Line 5 Madison Rally & Petition Update - You can still sign!
* Tuesday, September 12, 7pm: 350mke In-person/Zoom Meeting
* Friday, September 8, Noon: Next Chase Bank Protest

350MKE People Make a Difference - We Act!

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Visit the historic peace sailboat, Golden Rule

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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
LABOR DAY WEEKEND NEAR THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC

September 2 - Water Is Life Festival 2023 ([link removed])

The annual Water Is Life Festival ([link removed]) celebrates what we are trying to protect!

Water is Our Future...our theme for the Water is Life Festival this year. Come celebrate the Water and our connection to it.

We strive to provide a memorable experience through eclectic music, art, food, and of course, you, the attendees.

This is the fifth year, and we wish to welcome you to this free, family-friendly event brought to you by our sponsors, volunteers, committee, awesome musical talent, and of course, our relative, niibi (water). Don't forget the dance contest!


September 4 Bridge Walk
2023 Annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk ([link removed])
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Join us at the march to end fossil
fuels on September 17th in NYC

The United Nations is calling on world leaders to take real steps to lead us
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off fossil fuels to protect people and the planet. On September 20th in New York, the UN Climate Ambition Summit will gather world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels.
Thousands of us will take to the streets before the summit to demand President Biden take bold action to end fossil fuels.

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350 Chicago is coordinating an effort to lease a bus for an overnight trip to New York City for the
Sept. 17th March to End Fossil Fuels ([link removed])
Here is an interest form ([link removed]) . If around 20+ people show interest in traveling by bus on the 16th and arriving on the 17th, marching, then getting back on the bus for a return trip on the 17th, we will coordinate with the organizers to book the bus. We will ask for a minimal price for people to secure a spot to attend.

If interested, please fill out the interest form. Once we reach a minimum level of interest, we will provide a link to purchase your ticket and further details about the trip including departure location, time of departure and itinerary.​
Climate Week NYC
September 17 - 24


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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 ([link removed]) , 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 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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ACE Line 5 DNR Petition Signing and Protest

Nearly 200 people at the Madison Farmer's market signed the petition. ACE ([link removed]) members are planning to present the petition to the DNR on September 15 and they are aiming for 500+ signatures.
You still have time to sign. YOU can do it online and help ACE ([link removed]) hit their number! It only takes a minute!
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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 gooey hot 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!


Report on Madison 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 ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed]) . There's also news coverage.

Sign the ACE ([link removed]) DNR Petition! [link removed]

Read more at: THE PROBLEM WITH THE LINE 5 OIL PIPELINE ([link removed])

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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
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 ([link removed]) ?"

We're alternating between two Chase Bank locations.
Chase Bank Calendar:
* Friday August 25 - None
* Friday September 1
+ Golden Rule Ship Tours
+ Mackinac Bridge Walk
* Friday September 8 - Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave. ([link removed])
* Friday October 13 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. ([link removed])


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 ([link removed]) > 80
350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 7 - 8:30pm
Hybrid In-person / Zoom ([link removed]) Meeting

Petrochemical Emergencies
Jim Schultz
WisCOSH, Inc

Max Otto Hall, Second Floor
First Unitarian Society ([link removed])
1342 N Astor St, Milwaukee

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Time: Tuesday, September 12, 7 - 8:30pm

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Meeting ID: 818 7303 5880
Passcode: 809467

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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Update on in-person meetings: The Steering Committee is looking at options.

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