{"id":11845,"date":"2019-07-28T09:03:31","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T09:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:#clients.elainemichele.com\/SPC2022\/?p=11845"},"modified":"2022-11-11T21:22:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T02:22:58","slug":"action_for_a_safe_climate_1845","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/clients.elainemichele.com\/SPC2022\/articles\/action_for_a_safe_climate_1845\/","title":{"rendered":"Action for a Safe Climate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cAt least for the foreseeable future, winning the battle against climate change characteristically will depend less on scientific advancement and more on political activism.\u201d<\/i> \u2013Michael Bloomberg, introducing
\nthe Beyond Carbon project with a $500 million investment<\/p>\n

Eight of the hottest years on record have been in the last 10 years. This global warming trend\u2014largely the result of using fossil fuels\u2014will eventually make our planet uninhabitable. Climate scientists agree that there is a short window of time to act before we reach a tipping point that puts the climate crisis out of our control.<\/p>\n

The enormity of what we are facing together may create feelings of despair and hopelessness. There is no guarantee that aggressive action will stop the climate crisis, but if we don\u2019t commit to it, the possibility of success is zero.<\/p>\n

Renowned climate communicator and atmospheric scientist Katherine Hayhoe says the best thing we can do is to talk about this. Representative Ocasio-Cortez and the Sunrise movement have brought the conversation into the public space with the Green New Deal. As climate activists our challenge is to create a critical mass of people who will effectively persuade our politicians to legislate for aggressive government policy that will mitigate the crisis. As an example, NY Renews along with its 178 member coalition worked to pass the NY Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act<\/b>, the nation\u2019s strongest climate legislation.<\/p>\n

There are five immediate actions that you and I can take to mitigate the climate crisis:<\/p>\n

1) Educate ourselves about the climate crisis and solutions which exist<\/b>.<\/p>\n

 \u2022Read Drawdown\u2014the Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposedto Reverse Global Warming.<\/i>
\n \u2022Participate in a workshop by Climate Change Awareness and Action (a 350.org affiliated group), such as \u201cIntroduction to Drawdown,\u201d a 2-hour workshop from the Pachamama Alliance (creates programs integrating in-
\ndigenous wisdom with modern knowledge).
\n \u2022Check out books, videos, articles, websites, films: resources at www.petermichel.com\/ClimateCrisis.html.<\/p>\n

2) Support local organizations or local chapters of national organizations. Send money, join and\/or volunteer:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022Onondaga Earth Corps (works with inner city youth to plant 1000\u2019s of trees)
\n\u2022 Citizens\u2019 Climate Lobby
\n\u2022 Sierra Club\u2019s 100% renewable program
\n\u2022 HeatSmart CNY (makes geothermal heating & cooling more available)
\n\u2022 Alliance for a Green Economy (campaigns for renewable energy)
\n\u2022 NY Climate Smart Communities\/Clean Energy Communities Program<\/p>\n

3) Make our voices heard\u2014speak out.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ask your congressperson to cosponsor and support The Energy Innovation and Dividend Act, HR 763 to put a fee on carbon and return the proceeds to all citizens. Jim Hansen, a climatology researcher who testified before Congress on climate change in 1988, says this is the most effective action to combat climate change short term.
\n\u2022 Write a Letter to the Editor.
\n\u2022 Talk to your friends and family, coworkers and members of organizations you belong to.
\n\u2022 Arrange for speakers from the above organizations to present solutions to your groups.<\/p>\n

4) Reduce your carbon footprint.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 For suggestions see: www.petermichel.com\/What-Can-An-Individual-Do–7-01-18.pdf<\/p>\n

5) Divest from fossil fuels.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Reinvestment Alliance of CNY promotes divesting from fossil fuels and using our finances in socially responsible ways.<\/p>\n

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Our Community\u2019s Response
\nto the Climate Crisis: A Call to Action<\/b>
\nSunday, August 25, 3:00 to 5:30 pm
\nat CNY Rise, 275 W. Seneca Turnpike
\nFree and Open to Everyone!<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion with:
\nMark Lowery<\/i>, Asst Dir, DEC\u2019s Office of Climate Change;
\nFreida Jacques<\/i>, indigenous leader and educator;
\nJim D\u2019Aloisio<\/i>, climate change awareness educator & activist;
\nLuc\u00eda Olivia Hennelly,<\/i> climate advocacy professional;
\nRhea Jezer,<\/i> env. educator, policy and green energy expert.<\/p>\n

Organized by the Zen Center of Syracuse; co-sponsored by the
\nSPC\/NOON, Sk\u00e4\u2022no\u00f1h Center, and InterfaithWorks<\/p>\n


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Peter volunteers with Climate Change Awareness and Action (a 350.org
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\nCorps. His website has many great resources (see article).<\/i><\/p>\n

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