Earthkeeping II

Climate Resources

John Keevert and Melissa Carlson, Contributors

Theo Munson, Editor

Take Action:

Color Your Community Green

https://climategfl.org/color-your-community-green

The city of Rochester and several local towns/villages have “Green Groups” — and many provide newsletters and mobilize volunteer teams. Check out the City of Rochester’s Green Team:

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/categories/topics/greeninitiatives/

Climate Solutions Accelerator — Genesee Finger Lakes Climate Action Strategy

https://www.climategfl.org/

Citizens Climate Lobby — Getting climate laws passed

https://citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/NY_Rochester

NYRenews - a coalition of over 380 environmental, justice, faith, labor, and community groups, and the force behind the nation’s most progressive climate law.

https://www.nyrenews.org/

Third Act: Third Act works to unite and mobilize our community of elders to use their life experiences, skills, and resources to tackle the unfinished work of our lifetimes and ensure a safe and stable planet for generations to come.

https://thirdact.org/upstate-ny/

Promote Bills in the New York State Legislature:

Plastic Reduction Act (A5322B/S4246B);

Bottle Bill (A6353/S4947)

Promote Bills at the Federal Level:

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act H.R.6053 - S.3127

NEWS SOURCES

Grist: Climate. Justice. Solutions

https://grist.org/

Yes! Magazine: Journal of positive futures

https://www.yesmagazine.org/

Common Dreams: Progressive independent news media