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06/08 – End The Era Of Fossil Fuels

The Too Hot, Too High event on June 8th will be a Teach-In and Action with the outstanding Climate Justice leaders Raya Salter of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center and the Climate Action Council, Kim Fraczek of SANE Energy, and the No North Brooklyn Pipeline Coalition and Annie Carforo of WeACT. Come to get schooled on what we learned from this important state legislative session and how fossil-fueled utilities like National Grid and Con Ed are fighting the transition to renewable energy and getting you to pay for it!

05/17 Power Hour – Pass The NY HEAT Act

05/03 – Wildcard Wednesday Phonebank!

Wednesday, May 3rd 12-1 – Wildcard Wednesday! The State budget is finally being hammered out and voting is expected to begin early this week. We’re expecting some excellent climate wins, as well as some misses. Whether you’d prefer to thank them or shank them, all our legislators need our encouragement and pressure to get climate […]

Run For Your Lives – May 21st

Next General Meeting: March 14

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Next General Meeting: Feb 16th

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Our 2022 Recap Video

Relive the highs and lows of our climate activism in 2022. Happy New Year!

Support Climate, Jobs & Justice

Email to tell New Legislative Committee Chairs to Support the Climate, Jobs, and Justice Package!

Kids write letters to Hochul!

Next General Meeting: December 15

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Help Stop Schumer/Manchin’s Dirty Deal – Now!

Just two months ago, the grassroots climate movement stopped Joe Manchin’s dirty pipeline deal. Manchin’s plan would fast-track dangerous fossil fuel projects that threaten our climate and communities. We stood together and stopped the dirty deal once, but the fight isn’t over yet. Schumer and Manchin are once again pushing his pro-fossil fuel, pro-pipeline agenda. […]

Petition to Modernize NY’s Bottle Deposit Law

Advocates across the state are pushing for a modernization of NY State’s 40-year-old Bottle Deposit Law and to increase the deposit from a nickel to a dime. Sign the petition!

Lobby the Climate Action Council

Industry is lobbying the CAC to dilute their climate action plan. Send a message reminding CAC members to keep the people’s (vs industry’s…) interests in mind! Takes 2 seconds!

Halloween Parade – March With Us!

The great Park Slope Halloween Parade is back! The theme is “local heroes” and we’ll be marching with the message “Be a Local Hero. Vote YES on the Environmental Bond Act on November 8.” We’ll have banners and signs. It will be very festive, a happy occasion for all. Can you help? Our contingent will […]

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Plastics-Free / Zero Waste

Zero Waste or Low Waste Living is the most commonly used term for people trying to reduce plastic and other kinds of waste. Here we focus on the Reduce and Reuse components of the "3 Rs"

Community Gardens

Community Gardens help our environment, strengthen community bonds and comfort the soul. In cities like New York City green infrastructure like gardens are critical both to slowing down the climate crisis and building resilience to it.

Recycling

Recycling is the next step after reducing consumption and reusing what we can. In this article we’ll revisit why recycling is so important, key recycling information, where your recycling goes in Brooklyn, and what happens after.

Compost

Composting is one of the most important ways we can accomplish a Zero Waste agenda. It is a way of recycling, conserving resources, reducing pollution, and creating a sustainable way of life for you and your family.

Call to Kill the Dirty Pipeline Deal!

Make two quick calls to oppose Manchin’s dirty permitting reform deal. Simple and impactful!

Next General Meeting – Sept 15th

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Summer picnic – Aug 9th!

Mark your calendar for our summer social in Prospect Park!

Petition: No Fracked Gas for Bitcoin Mining!

This year NY passed a bill approving a moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining projects powered by fossil fuels. Governor Hochul hasn't signed it yet. Sign the petition urging her to sign the bill!

Next General Meeting – June 14th

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Make Building Electrification the Law

Buildings are the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State. Take 5 mins to help pass three important pieces of legislation to support building electrification this year in New York.