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Rethinking humanity
350mke meeting: Tuesday, april 11, 7 - 8:30pm. (MORE...) Rethinking Humanity - a Film by RethinkX
Humanity is on the brink of existential transformation, but we’re blind to the deeper processes of change. To recognize the mind-blowing possibility space of the next decade, as well as its catastrophic risks, we must grasp the patterns of history to understand how they can illuminate today.
Rethinking Humanity takes viewers on a whirlwind tour of the rise and fall of civilizations through a powerful lens that makes sense of the past, so that we can step into the present and create our future. During the 2020s, key technologies will converge to completely disrupt the five foundational sectors that underpin civilization, and with them every major industry in the world today. In information, energy, food, transportation, and materials, costs will fall by 10x or more, while production processes an order of magnitude more efficient will use 90% fewer natural resources with 10x-100x less waste. The knock-on effects for society will be as profound as the extraordinary possibilities that emerge. For the first time in history, we could overcome poverty easily. Access to all our basic needs could become a fundamental human right. But this is just one future outcome. The alternative could see our civilization collapse into a new dark age. Which path we take depends on the choices we make, starting today. The stakes could not be higher. The Inflation Reduction Act and Electrification: Tuesday, May 9The presentation will summarize the expected reductions in greenhouse gasses resulting from the IRA along with the tax and point of sale rebates included in the act. Heat pump space heaters, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, electric service upgrades, home weatherization, solar panels and electric vehicles will be discussed.
Video and materials from previous meetings are available at: 350MKE Meetings Join our mailing list to receive your zoom invitation. 350MKE Fridays for Future Friday, march 31, 12pm (MORE...)
Masks and Physical Distancing as appropriate No protest when below 20F, Winter Advisory, or wet snow/rain (signs are paper) Regional 350 Meetings (more...)
350 Wisconsin: Monday, April 3, 7-8:10 pm:
Agriculture Policies & Practices How Agriculture Impacts the Climate and What We at 350 Wisconsin Can Do About It Conventional agriculture generates a significant amount of greenhouse gases, in addition to other harmful impacts on water, soil, and human health. However, there are alternative farming practices that that can repair the harm, sequester carbon, and support thriving communities, both human and non-human. Come learn how we at 350 Wisconsin can support farmers to use these regenerative practices! 350 Wisconsin Meetings: First Monday of the Month Read more and register to receive a meeting link here 350 Wisconsin Meeting Archive 2023 Election resources: wi supreme court election Apr. 4, 2023 (MORE...)
2023 Wisconsin Election - Resources to find who's on your ballot and where to vote MyVote.wi.gov - See your ballot before you leave for your polling place - no more "who's that person?" BallotPedia.org WisconsinVote.org VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL FIND MY POLLING PLACE campaign for the climate: Spring 2023! (MORE...)
350MKE is joining forces with 350 Wisconsin Action and other organizations to give our members some options to take action and make a difference.
Elections have huge consequences for the climate. Reach out to young voters with NextGen (more...)
“NextGen is the nation’s largest youth voting organization that’s using innovative digital and field strategies to turn out young voters in key states. We’re empowering the largest and most diverse generation in American history through voter education, registration and mobilization. At NextGen we share lessons learned with the broader progressive community to build a stronger, more nimble and effective democracy.”
Canvassing is going in cities all around Wisconsin
On-line or in-person, you can connect with young voters! Go to NextGen's page to find a city and date that works for you! voter registration (more...)
Supermarket Legends Also email them at: legendsvote@gmail.com
Become a poll worker (more...)
Learn more at AllOnTheLine If you want to be a poll worker in Milwaukee, you have to be a resident of Milwaukee County. Go to the Elections Commission on the City of Milwaukee website and get all the info you need. |
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It’s heating up enough that noaa created heat.gov! (MORE...)
Check out some of the media attention that the UHI campaigns are getting - here's Milwaukee:
And take a look at the U.S. Drought Monitor - National Drought Mitigation Center Me energies: rally for affordable energy now
Saturday, October 15, 12pm. (MORE...) Organized By: Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter
Location: Zeidler Park - 301 W Michigan St, Milwaukee Event Organizers: Cassie Steiner cassandra.steiner@sierraclub.org Elizabeth Ward elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org What is happening?
Before We Energies can increase how much it charges customers, it must get permission from the Public Service Commission (PSC), a branch of the government. They must explain how much money they need and why. The PSC asks the public and experts for input and decides how much to allow the utility to increase rates. During 'rate cases' like these, We Energies often makes agreements with organizations that are concerned about the proposal. What is We Energies asking for? Increases to gas and electrical rates:
We Energies is claiming this increase is because they are building more clean energy, but they have also announced plans to keep expensive coal plants running. Last year, they announced plans to build a new gas storage facility, even though it was proven that an energy efficiency program would have saved ratepayers money. Global Climate Strike: Chicago: September 23 (more...)
Coordinated with the Fridays For Future Global Climate Strike.
On September 23rd as many as 350 people, from children to near centenarians, marched through the streets of Chicago for two hours demanding the U.S. Federal Reserve, Chase Bank and our U.S. Representatives (Senators Durbin and Duckworth directly) address the mounting Climate Crisis through their respective financial and political channels. WE MARCHED FOR CLIMATE REPARATIONS AND JUSTICE! Join us for the Global Climate Strike as we demand policymakers and world leaders to prioritize #PeopleNotProfit! We demand that our Governments listen to MAPA voices and immediately work to provide Loss & Damage Finance to the communities most affected by the climate crisis. #FridaysForFuture We met at Pritzker Park and marched first to the Federal Reserve Bank (short speeches), then on to Chase Bank Tower (short speeches and dance). From there we marched to Senators Durbin & Duckworth's office building and then returned to Pritzker Park.
You can find Michelle Eul's report and Instagram clip from the Global Climate Strike: Bern, Switzerland here.
It’s Now or Never Madison Rally: August 9, 2022 (MORE...)
Young people with Action for the Climate Emergency hosted a climate rally on Tuesday, August 9th at the WI State Capitol to get Governor Evers to Declare a Climate Emergency!
Tuesday was an important day: with statewide elections growing closer we need to show everyone that Climate Change should be a priority in this state. Who knows if we will have more leaders in office who believe in climate change, or if we have even less. That's why it's Now or Never for Governor Evers to use his powers to declare an emergency. Bring your pots and pans to be loud with us!
We Energies Press Event: July 27, 2022 Zeidler Par (MORE...)
The Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin (CPC-SW) held a press conference to uplift our concerns around We Energies' recent announcement that they intend to delay the retirement of the South Oak Creek coal power plant.
PLASTIC REDUCTION AND YOU - actions: July 350Mke Meeting (MORE...)
Plastic Reduction and You (Actionable) WATCH HERE Marissa Jablonski, PhD Executive Director, Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin Did you hear about Marissa's "Monster Bag"? Read: 8 Things a Plastic-Free Expert Always Brings With Her to Restaurants and Food Trucks "You may not think going out to eat at your favorite restaurant involves a lot of waste — unless you’re taking food to go. In that case, the establishment may send you home with all kinds of plastic, Styrofoam, and otherwise not-biodegradable containers. To make eating out a more sustainable affair, Marissa Jablonski, a plastic-free expert and the executive director at the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, keeps a to-go food kit in her car and bike bag." - Apartment Therapy |