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June 18, 2020 at 2:21 PM

To Everyone Who Attended the June Meeting . . .

Dear June meeting attendees, Thank you for attending our last Monthly Meeting and sticking it out as we relocated. As most of you know we were Zoom bombed Thursday night by several "trolls" who aimed to disrupt our meeting. Many of the things they said …

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June 12, 2020 at 12:14 AM

[UPDATE] 350Brooklyn Zoom Meeting Info for TONIGHT THU 6/11

Updated Zoom info here for the 350Brooklyn General Meeting at 7:30 pm! Join the 350Brooklyn General Meeting via Zoom Please use the following updated links to connect: Web https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89771741786?pwd=dlF2bGdhRjNMODZzUFRYWERxWitqQT09 Me…

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June 8, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Community News: Racism and Climate Justice, Monthly Meeting, NYC Actions

An unprecedented, broadly national and global protest against systemic police violence, in the face of a global pandemic, in the face of police aggression, is shaking the world. Woman confronts police at Barclay’s rally. Photo: Cody Yozapovic Racism, Police V…

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June 8, 2020 at 1:39 AM

The War on Black and Brown Communities

We join the outpouring of grief and rage, and the global demand for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Dear John, We join the outpouring of grief and rage, and the global demand for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery…

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May 21, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Why We Won and Other Updates

As we look back on the three years of this campaign, the reasons why we were successful comes down to these three points. Why We Won by Sara Gronim, 350BK lead organizer with Robert Wood, the Williams Campaign The defeat of the $1.4 Billion fracked gas pipeline…

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May 15, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Breaking News: We Stopped the Williams Pipeline! For Good!

We did it! Dear John, We are so happy to share the news that the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announced today that they are rejecting the 401 Water Quality permit for the Williams NESE pipeline. This was a flat out denial, which means Williams cann…

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May 4, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Virtual Williams Rally TODAY, Tom Sanzillo at Next Meeting 5/14, and more...

Actions to take this week. Calling all pipeline fighters! Join us in a virtual rally to Stop the Williams Pipeline this Monday, May 4 from 12-1PM. Special guest Bill McKibben! New York State will make a decision on whether to approve the pipeline by May 17, 2020…

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April 28, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Join Us Thursday 4/30 For a Free Screening of The Story of Plastic

Join us Thursday, 4/30 at 6pm for a free screening of The #StoryofPlastic! Don’t know where to channel your Earth Week energy? Join us Thursday, 4/30 at 6pm for a free screening of The #StoryofPlastic! Learn the ugly truth about the plastic polluti…

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April 24, 2020 at 12:31 PM

[Earth Week Day 3] April 24: Vote!

Today we will grow our base of climate voters and build for the future! DAY 3 | April 24 VOTE Young people want a future and they need to discover the power of their vote. President Trump has been an incredibly destructive force, and on the long …

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April 23, 2020 at 12:30 PM

[Earth Week Day 2] April 23: Divest! Stop the Money Pipeline

Today we demand that J.P. Morgan Chase and BlackRock, two of the biggest Wall Street supporters of climate destruction, divest from fossil fuels and deforestation. DAY 2 | April 23 DIVEST: Stop the Money Pipeline Wall Street is in the business of…

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April 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM

[Earth Week Day 1] April 22: Strike!

The Climate Crisis will be solved when Every Day is Earth Day. DAY 1 | April 22 STRIKE On Wednesday, April 22nd, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, New Yorkers will join in a citywide digital strike and three days of global solidarity to demand a…

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April 18, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Get Ready for the 50th Anniversary: Earth Week!

The Climate Crisis will be solved when Every Day is Earth Day. On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day The COVID-19 Death Toll exceeds 150,000 The Great Lock-down crashes the World Economy We Demand a Just Recovery: Build Back a Sustainable World F…

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April 9, 2020 at 11:31 PM

[Correction] 350Brooklyn Zoom Meeting Info for Tonight

Connect via Zoom here for the 350Brooklyn General Meeting at 7:30 pm! Join the 350Brooklyn General Meeting via Zoom Please use the following links to connect: Web https://zoom.us/j/158097683?pwd=bDBwYlIrVUtrUTlISkV6dTgweEE4dz09 Meeting ID: 158 097 6…

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April 8, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Community News: April Monthly Meeting ft. Renewable Rikers, Earth Day at 50, Whither Williams

We may be social distancing this Earth Day, but we’ll still be acting. There are virtual events, virtual programs, virtual demonstrations, virtual speeches, even virtual marches. 350Brooklyn General Meeting Updates on Our Action in the Era of COVID-19 …

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March 26, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Hunker Down and Stay Active!

While COVID-19 confines us to our homes, we can’t let it silence us. Now is the time to comfort and support each other by phone, email, and social media. The fight for climate and economic justice continues, and as the government is passin…

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March 17, 2020 at 4:25 PM

The Climate Movement Goes On

Recognizing the risks posed by in-person meetings and actions in the face of the coronavirus, the climate movement in New York City has suspended previously planned events. For the week of March 16, 350Brooklyn Families has postponed its press conference …

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March 11, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Important Update: March 12 Monthly Meeting is NOW VIA ZOOM!

March Monthly Meeting Online Only Because we want to keep our members safe during the Coronavirus outbreak, we’re holding our monthly meeting via Zoom Video Conferencing. Here's the info for the Thursday, March 12, 7:30pm meeting: Join Zoom Meeting …

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March 5, 2020 at 6:58 PM

The Williams Campaign is Back! Renewable Rikers; and more news

News The Williams Campaign is Ba-a-a-ack! After 350Brooklyn helped stop the Williams pipeline, National Grid agreed to draft a long-term plan for gas supply, hold public meetings, and publish a final report. Well, the draft report came out last week an…

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February 21, 2020 at 4:43 PM

News and Events: No Pipeline Through No. Brooklyn; Investor Day Action; and more

News Tell Cuomo: No Pipeline through North Brooklyn, or Anywhere National Grid keeps playing dangerous games with our health, safety, and communities.   First, it was the gas moratorium imposed by National Grid after we stopped the Williams NESE pip…

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February 18, 2020 at 11:26 PM

CORRECTION: Investor Day Action is on Tuesday, February 25 at Chase HQ

Please note: The correct day for the action on Investor Day at JPMorgan Chase headquarters is TUESDAY, February 25. We need a big turnout and hope see you there!   Since the Paris agreement, JP Morgan Chase (JPMC) has poured $196 billion into the fossil fuel industry, fueling th…

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February 18, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Monday: Tell Chase to Divest from Climate Chaos!

Since the Paris agreement, JP Morgan Chase (JPMC) has poured $196 billion into the fossil fuel industry, fueling the climate emergency with every dollar they invest in coal, oil and gas. 350Brooklyn has signed on to be part of the national movement to stop fossil fuel financing, …

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February 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM

News and Events: Cut to the Chase; Our Bodies, Our Planet; and More

News CUT TO THE CHASE Climate activists have fought to shut down pipelines for years.   KeystoneXL. The Dakota Access Pipeline. The Williams Pipeline, here in New York. Now we’re now going after the biggest pipeline of all -- the money pipeline. Banks ar…

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January 23, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Help 350Brooklyn make an impact in 2020!

Looking to get more involved in local climate action? Take a minute to read about 350Brooklyn's current campaigns below and learn about how you can get involved!   Stop the money pipeline 350Brooklyn is taking on fossil fuel financiers. And we need …

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January 7, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Community News: Don't miss our yearly planning meeting + we're hiring!

Monthly Meeting: 2020 Planning and Strategy Session Thursday, January 9 at 7:30pm Brooklyn Commons 388 Atlantic Avenue (Boerum Hill) Happy New Year to all! Now that we’ve toasted the accomplishments of 2019—victories over pipelines, game-changing clima…

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December 31, 2019 at 7:44 PM

End of year support for climate action!

We know it's a busy time of year, so in case you missed our email last week, take a minute to read about everything we've accomplished together this year and consider supporting local climate action. As 2019 comes to a close, at 350Brooklyn we are ins…

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December 27, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Your Support Makes Local Action on the Climate Crisis Possible

As 2019 comes to a close, at 350Brooklyn we are inspired by this landmark year of climate activism and by clear signs the world is waking up to the climate emergency. Important legislation passed, the climate youth movement exploded, Extinction Rebelli…

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December 16, 2019 at 8:11 PM

Supporting Climate Action this Holiday Season

Photos by Stevi Sesin www.stevisesin.com 350Brooklyn’s Holiday Hootenanny was a wonderful success and we thank everyone who joined us in celebrating 350Brooklyn’s 2019 accomplishments and in supporting its plans for 2020. We had a warm welcome from the f…

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December 9, 2019 at 2:13 PM

Community News: Last chance for the Hootenanny, the Green New Meal, and more

Last Chance to Get Your Tickets for 350Brooklyn's Holiday Hootenanny for the Planet! Tuesday, December 10 from 7–10pm Sunny’s Bar 253 Conover Street (Red Hook) Tuesday is your last chance to purchase online tickets for the Holiday Hootenanny for the Pla…

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December 3, 2019 at 9:02 PM

A Hootenany FAQ + final week to get your tickets!

What’s a Hootenanny? Hootenanny was an old country word for "party." The word can also refer to a folk music party at which different performers are welcome to get up and play in front of an audience. According to Pete Seeger, the word "hootenanny" was common parlance in Seat…

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November 26, 2019 at 8:27 PM

Community News: Climate Strike 12/6; Holiday Hootenanny 12/10, and much more

December 6: The Youth are Striking and We're Joining Them On December 6 from 12-3 pm, students from high-schools across New York City will be gathering at City Hall Park to demand action from the elected officials to DO SOMETHING about the climate …

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November 18, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Just one more week to get your discounted tickets for the Holiday Hootenanny!

The last day to purchase Early Bird tickets for the Holiday Hootenanny for the Planet is Friday, November 22nd! Come celebrate with us at the legendary Sunny’s Bar on December 10th,* as we toast to the progress made this year, and raise money to support…

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November 11, 2019 at 5:38 PM

Community News: Greening Hakeem Jeffries, public power, the upcoming Hoot', and more

Rally: Senator Kaplan, Oppose the Williams Pipeline! Monday, November 11 at 5pm Office of Senator Anna Kaplan 1 Old Country Road Carle Place, Long Island Senator Anna Kaplan is one of six Long Island senators who recently came out in support of the Wil…

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November 6, 2019 at 9:08 PM

Don't miss 350Brooklyn's first-ever Holiday Hootenanny for the Planet!

Join us for a Holiday Hootenanny for the Planet on Tuesday, December 10th at the legendary Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook. We'll celebrate the gains made this year and raise money to support future initiatives. The event will feature live music from luminaries …

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November 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Don't Miss the New Green Deal Town Hall November 7

Many crises are unfolding at once, threatening our climate, health, jobs, and housing.   Don't miss the Green New Deal Town Hall on Thursday, November 7, where we will hear from local community leaders, experts, and organizers about how a Green New Deal…

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October 21, 2019 at 7:18 PM

Community News: Exxon and BlackRock face the music, a GND town hall, and more

Rally Before the ExxonMobil Trial Tuesday, October 22 at 11:45am Foley Square (Manhattan) For decades, Exxon lied to the public about climate change and, more recently, lied about the risks the current emergency poses to its shareholders. Now it's ti…

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October 8, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Monthly Meeting; Call Your Council Member; and More

October Monthly Meeting: Canvassing and the Green New Deal Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 pm Brooklyn Commons, 388 Atlantic Avenue between Hoyt and Bond This Thursday we’ll get together for our monthly meeting and hone our canvassing skills. In preparatio…

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October 4, 2019 at 1:11 PM

3 events for Monday: Save the Amazon, XR Rebel Fest, and DSA's Public Power Town Hall

With the Climate Strike behind us, the work begins of maintaining the hope-filled momentum of that electrifying mobilization. You can help do that in earnest this Monday, with three events organized by 350Brooklyn friends and allies: an action against agr…

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September 23, 2019 at 1:57 PM

Keep the Momentum Going: Upcoming Actions and Inspiring Climate Strike Report

The 9/20 climate strike is part of an entire week climate action happening around the city. Below is a select list of events and an inspiring report on the day. For the full list visit the calendar (scroll down to see full calendar) and read the report be…

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September 18, 2019 at 6:52 PM

Your guide to Friday's climate strike

The route is set, the art is made, the rally speakers are finalized, and everything else is in place to make Friday’s climate strike the biggest day of climate action in history. Some 1.1 million kids have been given permission to skip school and take to…

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September 13, 2019 at 6:13 PM

Will you join the Climate Strike? Everything you need to know about September actions

The Global Climate Strike on September 20 will be the biggest action of our movement to date. More than 1,000 events across 117 countries have been planned for the week of 9/20-9/27. In NYC there will be educational events, rallies, forums, and much mor…

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September 9, 2019 at 12:45 PM

Don't miss: Superstar Environmental Attorney at Sept 12 Meeting; Our First Climate Wednesday; Climate Strike; and More

In September, New York City will be a storm of action on the climate crisis and it's a great time to get involved! Starting with a special guest speaker at our monthly meeting, followed by a series of actions, forums, art builds, and events, culminating i…

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August 27, 2019 at 6:29 PM

A busy September of climate action, a benefit event for 350Brooklyn, and more!

End of Summer Bash and Fundraiser for 350Brooklyn August 30, 9pm The Footlight 465 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood, NYC Join us this Friday, August 30 at The Footlight, 465 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, NYC at 9pm. There will be live music, including Evan's Paran…

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August 14, 2019 at 7:33 PM

Community News: National Grid antics, climate strikes, a BPL series, and more

In the midst of wildfires in the Arctic, glaciers melting in Greenland, and record-busting heat in Europe, we push on, supporting actions that will turn our climate crisis around. Impassioned, committed people acting in solidarity can work wonders, and th…

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July 30, 2019 at 7:03 PM

Update on the Williams Fight, Report from our July Meeting, and more

Update on The Williams Fight Any day now we could hear if the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will block the Williams pipeline for good. Until then we are keeping up the pressure on Governor Cuomo, letting him know that the opposition to…

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July 8, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Two Ways You Can Help 350Brooklyn Increase its Impact

We Need YOU! The climate crisis is growing and 350Brooklyn is growing to meet the challenge. We started with a handful of people in 2015 and now hundreds of you are taking action on the climate crisis with 350Brooklyn. More than 2,000 people get our bi-…

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July 2, 2019 at 2:47 PM

Community News: Williams commenting, UN climate action, 350BK Families, and more

France is melting. Wildfires have broken out in Spain. The midwest continues to drown. All in all, the extent of the climate emergency has never been more apparent. That's why the recent climate victories in New York—however qualified—are coming none …

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