Category News & Events

13 Dec

2024 Recap Video

10 Dec

12/15 – Climate Caroling!

  Come sing seasonal climate songs with 350Brooklyn! December 15, 2pm We’ll have songsheets with new lyrics to old favorites. Bring a friend and meet us at at the Garfield Street entrance to the park (Garfield Street and Prospect Park West)    

22 Nov

December 7 – Plasticulture tour

Saturday, 12/7 – Join artist Ellen Driscoll at an exhibit encouraging a more sustainable society Join 350Brooklyn’s Arts Ideas Events group for a gallery tour of “Plasticulture: The Rise of Sustainable Practice with Polymers” led by 350Brooklyn member and artist extraordinaire Ellen Driscoll. Ellen is one of 15 artists whose work is featured in the show. We’ll meet […]

22 Nov

12/12 – Join our End of Year Celebration!

Register now to attend our next monthly meeting!

13 Nov

New York trees need you!

While 350Bk focuses on the kinds of structural changes that will slow down and then halt global warming, nevertheless we also need to respond to the immediate impacts of a changing climate as they develop. In October 0.01 inches of rain fell in New York City, the lowest recorded monthly rainfall ever. Drought is now […]

13 Nov

Tell NYPA to build public renewable energy now – Wed, November 20 from 10 am – 12 pm and 6 – 8 pm

Tell the NY Power Authority (NYPA) to do its job and build public renewable energy! NYPA’s draft strategic plan for the next two years is out now, and it comes nowhere near meeting the state’s climate goals. NYPA’s plan also falls far short of its obligations under the hard-won 2023 Build Public Renewables Act. It’s […]

13 Nov

Climate Check Podcast: FABSCRAP – A Call For Fashion Industry Reduction

The newest Climate Check episode is out! Tune in to the conversation about fashion reduction! Jessica Schreiber of FABSCRAP joins Audrey Stanton. Jessica explains how her established nonprofit collects and recycles the unending stream of fabric waste generated by the fashion design industry. Textiles experience the typical issues of any kind of waste, but have […]

9 Nov

Next General Meeting: November 21st

Register now to attend our next monthly meeting!

1 Nov

Albany 101: Intro to NY State Climate Legislation – Wed, November 13 at 6:30 pm

Trump guarantees the rollback, if not slaughter of, federal climate legislation. While we will have to fight back about that federal legislation (and go to DC more often), our state-wide work is more important than ever. Join this meeting to get up to speed on the basics of how Albany works, Brooklyn leaders and laggards, […]

22 Oct

New workgroup! Renewable Brooklyn College.

City University of New York faculty and students are organizing to decarbonize CUNY’s many campuses, and 350Brooklyn is joining the effort at Brooklyn College. Join the new workgroup dedicated to this effort!

29 Sep

Solarpunk: Thursday, October 17, 7:30-10 pm

Join us for a Solar Punk-themed fundraiser on the Brooklyn SolarWorks rooftop! Music, refreshments, fun, silent auction, and more! Get your tickets now!

28 Sep

Power Hour – Right to Cooling: Oct 1 and Oct 4

Join our Power Hour Monday at 12 pm, by registering here. This week, we’re returning to one of our priority campaigns from this summer — The Right to Cooling Legislative Package. We’ll be making calls in support of these three proposed bills in city council which would address the impacts of extreme heat in NYC. […]

28 Sep

Climate Check Podcast September 2024: The Climate Change Prophet

Our host Eva Dean is joined by Sameer Ranade, the ‘The Climate Change Prophet.’ Sameer is a climate justice activist and spoken word rhyme artist who believes social progress can be made through art, education, organizing, & inclusivity. Sameer has dedicated his career and artistic endeavors to the cause of social justice and climate protection.

17 Sep

350BK General Meeting: Sept 18

NYS Climate Law is Under Attack: Call to Action New York is failing—badly—its own mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Governor Hochul is questioning the law altogether. Meanwhile, she’s quashed congestion pricing, the best hope for shoring up mass transit and reducing transportation emissions in NYC. What’s going on? How can we […]

5 Sep

Climate Check’s Creative Showcase for the Info Commons Community On Sat, Sep 14

Climate Check’s Creative Showcase for the Info Commons Community On Sat, Sep 14, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at Central Library, Info Commons Lab Eva Welchman, the Executive Producer and Show Host of the Climate Check podcast, is going to showcase the work behind our monthly podcast,

28 Aug

Climate Justice Lives Here Festival – Sept 28

RSVP to join us for Climate Justice Lives Here Festival on Sept 28, 2-7 pm at Pier 4, Brooklyn Army Terminal. A gathering marking the 10th anniversary of the 2014 People’s Climate March with music, performances, learning circles, and more!

21 Aug

Escalate Pressure on Citibank

Citibank is the worst funder of fossil fuel expansion since the Paris Agreement went into effect in 2016 and the second worst funder of dirty energy projects in the world from 2016 to 2023, spending a total of $396.3 billion on coal, oil, and gas. We need your help to build our pressure on Citi: […]

21 Aug

🪧⚖️📣 Help Protect Greenpeace

🪧⚖️📣 Help Protect Greenpeace   Greenpeace is being sued by Big Oil. Energy Transfer, the Big Oil company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, claims that Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International organized the 2016-2017 Standing Rock resistance. This is a false and racist attempt to erase Indigenous leadership from a consequential, historic protest.   If Energy […]

19 Aug

Feminists Fight Fossil Fuels: Aug 25

🔥 No girl bosses on a dead planet! We’re organizing a mass march on 8/25, meeting at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial to hold Citi’s CEO #MethaneJane Fraser accountable for her contributions to climate destruction. 🙌🏻 Join us in this crucial fight for a sustainable future: www.summerofheat.org/feministmarch

18 Aug

NYS Agencies are Falling Short on Climate Act Compliance

A new report by @nyrenews and @nylpi reveals that major New York State agencies are falling short on Climate Act compliance, with billions in unregulated investments and projects. From highway expansions to clean energy funding, these agencies are missing essential climate and equity screenings. It’s time to hold decision-makers accountable. Use the links here to learn more and to […]

31 Jul

Thur, Aug 8, 6:00 pm: Stop Utility Rate Hikes in NY! Virtual Briefing Event

Thur, Aug 8, 6:00 pm: Stop Utility Rate Hikes in NY! Virtual Briefing Event Sane Energy members know all about our ongoing fight against fracked gas utility giant National Grid, but did you know our allies in upstate NY are ALSO fighting National Grid? Join us for a virtual briefing to hear updates on our […]

29 Jul

Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Makeup and Clothing

Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Makeup and Clothing It’s the final week of Plastic Free July and we’re focusing on cutting single-use plastics in makeup and clothing. Many beauty and fashion products are packaged in plastic or contain it, leading to microplastic pollution. Here are some tips to minimize your environmental impact: Choose Plastic-Free Packaging: Opt […]

27 Jul

STOP EACOP

STOP EACOP On July 26th, activists from the Ugandan diaspora and from organizations like 350.org, the Black Hive, and DRUM joined together at the AIG office in Manhattan to demand that they refuse to insure EACOP. Activists peacefully blocked the entrance to the AIG building with a banner reading, “AIG, the people say: STOP EACOP.” Ten […]

26 Jul

August 1 – Annual Picnic Potluck at Prospect Park

Annual Picnic Potluck at Prospect Park Food, drink, and summertime conviviality–in August we get together and just hang out. Bring something to share, a friend, and reusable utensils. Join us on August 1, Thursday from 6 pm. Enter Prospect Park at Grand Army Plaza and walk into Long Meadow. Look for the table with the […]

24 Jul

Reducing Single-Use Plastics in the Bathroom

Reducing Single-Use Plastics in the Bathroom Our bathrooms are often filled with hidden plastics, contributing significantly to plastic waste! Reducing plastics in the bathroom and personal hygiene routines is a great step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Here are some simple swaps you can make: Cleaning Products: DIY Cleaning Solutions: Make your own cleaning products […]