Fair Trade, Sustainable Buildings & Climate Literacy 🌎 Climate Change

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

Earth passed 350ppm CO2 during 1988!
Mauna Loa Observatory ([link removed]) - We are now in the 420ppm range!

CO2 readings from Mauna Loa show failure to combat climate change ([link removed])
- The Guardian
* Monday, Dec. 4, 7pm: Sustainable Buildings as Climate Action
* Monday, Dec. 4, 7pm: Universal Climate Literacy
* Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7pm: Fair Trade and Climate Change
* Friday, Dec. 1, Noon: Chase Bank Protest - Downtown

350MKE People Make a Difference - We Act!

Help us get the word out, forward this email to a Friend ([link removed])
350 Wisconsin Meeting
Monday, December 4, 7 - 8:10pm

Sustainable Buildings:
Identifying Leverage Points for Climate Action

Did you know that about 40% of global carbon emissions are attributable to buildings? Changing the way we build new buildings — and renovate existing buildings — will play an important role in meeting our global climate goals.

​Please join us on Monday December 4, to hear from Ben Austin, Sustainability Lead at the Madison construction firm J.H. Findorff & Son ([link removed]) . Ben will address the opportunities and challenges of taking climate action in the building sector. He joins us at the invitation of 350 Wisconsin’s Community Climate Solutions Team ([link removed]) .

WHAT: 350 Wisconsin Monthly Meeting
WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2023, 7:00–8:10 pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Register in advance for the meeting
here ([link removed]) . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone.

​As Sustainability Lead at Findorff, Ben Austin works with owners, design teams, and construction partners to define and deliver on project sustainability goals. Internal to Findorff, he also leads teams driving sustainability efforts within Findorff-owned buildings and within their culture. Ben has degrees in Civil Engineering and Sustainability Leadership, in addition to being a LEED and WELL Accredited Professional.​

350 Chicago Meeting
Monday, December 4, 7pm


Please join us for this special event. As you all know, most kids do not learn much about climate science, the climate crisis, or how it will affect them in their futures, let alone the solutions available to us. That needs to change.

The Center for Climate Literacy out of the Univ. of Minnesota is speaking about this issue on Dec. 4th at 7. Below is the description, and attached is a flyer with the QR code to register. IF for some reason the QR code does not work, here is the Zoom link: [link removed]

If you can't join the meeting but want to view the recording, REGISTER. You'll receive a link when the recording is ready.
350 Milwaukee Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 7 - 8:20pm
In-person / Zoom ([link removed]) Meeting

Fair Trade and Climate Change
Clayton Tucker

​Clayton Tucker is a former teacher, author, small business owner, and rancher. Clayton works for the Trade Justice Education Fund ([link removed]) , a nonprofit that sponsors public education programs designed to expand awareness about the implications of U.S. trade policy.

Clayton is also the county chair for Lampasas Democrats ([link removed]) , Field Director with Texas Young Democrats ([link removed]) , founder & President of the Texas Progressive Caucus ([link removed]) , co-founder of the Texas Grassroots Alliance ([link removed]) , and SDEC-24 Committeeman with the Texas Democratic Party ([link removed]) .

Clayton is also a founding board member of Killeen Creators ([link removed]) , an advisory committee member with Ground Game Texas ([link removed]) , a board member with Blue Horizons Texas ([link removed]) , Youth Rep with the Texas Democratic Rural Caucus, was an organizer with former Texas Agricultural Commissioner Jim Hightower, and was the 2020 SD-24 Democratic nominee.
Max Otto Hall, Second Floor
First Unitarian Society ([link removed])
1342 N Astor St, Milwaukee
When attending a scheduled event,
it is appropriate to ring the bell to gain access to the church.
------------------------------------------------------------
Time: Tuesday, December 12, 7 - 8:20pm

Join Zoom Meeting ([link removed])
Meeting ID: 818 7303 5880
Passcode: 809467

Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: [link removed] ([link removed])
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 Dec. 1 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. ([link removed])
* Friday Dec. 8, Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave. ([link removed])
* Friday Dec. 15 - Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. ([link removed])
* Friday Dec. 22, Silver Spring Dr. & Lydell Ave. ([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

============================================================
** Instagram ([link removed])
** Keep in touch! ([link removed])
** Twitter ([link removed])
** YouTube ([link removed])
** Website ([link removed])
** Email (mailto:[email protected])
Copyright © 2023 350 Milwaukee, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you signed up at an event or on our website.

** View this email in your browser (http:// [link removed])

** Update your preferences ([link removed])
or ** Unsubscribe from this list ([link removed])
.
350 Milwaukee, 4142 Newhall St. Shorewood, WI 53211

** 350.org ([link removed])
is a global movement that fights for a just and equitable world by stopping the fossil fuel industry from continuing to destroy our climate.
Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp
[link removed]