"Take care of yourself and remember that taking care of something else is an important part of taking care of yourself, because you are interwoven with the ten trillion things in this single garment of destiny that has been stained and torn, but is still being woven and mended and washed." - Rebecca Solnit
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350Brooklyn Field Trip: Artist Talk at SVA Chelsea Gallery
Saturday, November 30, 1 pm
350Brooklyn member Ellen Driscoll is one of 15 artists innovating with plastic debris to encourage a more sustainable society. She'll lead a tour of Plasticulture: The Rise of Sustainable Practices with Polymers at the SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th Floor, NYC. If you can't join us that day, the show is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-6pm, until December 7. The exhibition is free.
Pass the Climate Superfund Act!
On December 10th and 11th in Albany, Demand Hochul Sign the Bill
The ground-breaking Climate Superfund Act, which makes the point that the fossil fuel industry must be accountable for the damages of the climate crisis, was passed by the state Senate and Assembly, but Hochul has refused to sign it. Join a coalition of activists pressuring Hochul to do her job, by signing the bill by 12/31, with a two-day sit-in (with training by scientists, union groups and others) in the "War Room" just outside the governor's office in Albany. Sign up for the sit-in here and transportation will be provided.
Testify! Tell the New York Power Authority to build the renewable energy we need
Mondays, 12 - 1 pm
In 2023 New York State passed the Build Public Renewables Act that authorized our only public utility, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), to build renewable energy sources where the private sector is falling short. NYPA has now published a draft of its plan, but it, too, falls far short of what we need. NYPA will take comments from the public until December 13. All you need to write a comment is in this comment prep. The sheer number of comments pushing them to do better is critical. Your comment doesn't need to be long or complex - every comment counts. So comment today!
350Brooklyn Year-End Celebration
Thursday, December 12, 7 pm
Friends Meetinghouse, 110 Schermerhorn Street
Join us for songs, snacks, and surprises as we review what we accomplished in 2024 and preview plans for 2025.
Get involved in one of our workgroups!
350Brooklyn is volunteer-powered. At the heart of these efforts are our campaigns and committees. Follow the links below for more information on how to join.
Arts Ideas and Events organizes special events and field trips; identifies topics and arranges speakers for 350Brooklyn member meetings; and creates art, props and costumes for rallies and parades. We welcome your ideas and talents. Email us at [email protected].
Climate Check Stories and Solutions is 350Brooklyn’s podcast. Each monthly episode breaks down the climate crisis through conversations with local climate activists and community organizers. We discuss individual climate stories and pinpoint policies and local actions that can lead us to a healthier climate and a more just society—from fighting pipelines to working with nature and everything in-between. Email us at [email protected].
350BK Families is part of the Climate Families NYC coalition which aims to make climate activism accessible to parents and families. Our activities bring children, youth, and their adults together to fight for a livable future in age appropriate ways. Email us at [email protected].
Legislation focuses on passing significant climate legislation in Albany and in Washington. We develop relationships with local officials, research key issues, and participate in tactics like rallies and phone relays. email [email protected].
The Media Committee is 350Brooklyn's all-around in-house media team. We write copy, design graphics, run 350BK's social media channels and website, edit our biweekly community newsletter, and oversee creative initiatives like the new 350Brooklyn e-magazine Parts Per Million. Get in touch at [email protected].
People vs. Fossil Fuels/350BK is an action focused-group that works with the national PvFF coalition calling on President Biden to declare a climate emergency, stop approving fossil fuel leases and exports, and support the work of frontline communities across the country. Join us to have fun while we fight the black snake! Learn about the national coalition: peoplevsfossilfuels.org. Email: [email protected]
Plastic Free works to eliminate plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic products. We meet monthly via Zoom, and work on a variety of projects including legislative lobbying efforts, campaigns promoting going plastic free, and neighborhood efforts to reduce waste. Email us at [email protected].
Renewable Brooklyn College is part of the citywide movement to decarbonize CUNY campuses. 350Brooklyn is working with faculty and staff to turn Brooklyn College into a renewable hub that can help relieve the area’s overstressed grid while serving as a local pilot project for making the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Email [email protected] to get involved.
No time but able to donate? While we are an affiliate of 350.org, we are programmatically independent and our financial support comes solely from our members. Can you offer financial support, at any level? Donate here.
