This guest post was written by Ray Friedlander or the Sitka Conservation Society. Alaska’s identity has been drilled into oil, and with the recent passage of Senate Bill 21 or the “Oil Wealth Giveaway Bill,” the state plans to subsidize this identity through billion dollar tax breaks ...
A new report released today by Market Forces and 350.org Australia shows how Australia’s ‘big four’ banks, supported by international investors, are literally Financing Reef Destruction . The report makes it clear that the ‘big four’ Australian banks – ANZ, Commonwealth, NAB and Westp...
Just over a week ago here in Australia, the Uniting Church of New South Wales and ACT made the bold pledge to divest it's investment funds from the fossil fuel industry, directing them into renewable energy instead. It made headlines, and is the start of a coming wave of divestment ca...
While the momentum of the Fossil Fuel Resistance Movement has grown from strength to strength across the United States, it's worth noting that a similar sort of momentum is now brewing across Australia . Just four months into the year and we’ve already seen many climate wins here. In ...
We’re excited to announce today that ten U.S. cities are now on board with fossil fuel divestment! They include: Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Berkeley, CA, Richmond, CA, Boulder, CO, Bayfield, WI, Madison, WI, State College, PA, Eugene, OR, and Ithaca, NY. Last fall, Seattle starte...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013 See below for contact information Ten U.S. Cities Commit to Pursue Fossil Fuel Divestment Cities add momentum to a national movement that has spread to over 300 colleges and universities across the country SEATTLE, WA -- The Mayor of Seattle, 350.o...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013 See below for contact information Ten U.S. Cities Commit to Pursue Fossil Fuel Divestment Cities add momentum to a national movement that has spread to over 300 colleges and universities across the country SEATTLE, WA -- The Mayor of Seattle, 350.o...
350 means safety from the climate crisis. To preserve our planet, scientists tell us we must reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from its current level of 392 parts per million ("ppm")to below 350 ppm. But 350 is more than a number—it's a symbol of where we need to head as a pl...
Exciting news! The San Francisco Board of Supervisors just voted unanimously to support fossil fuel divestment. Here's a press release we just put out: San Francisco Board of Supervisors Unanimously Pass Resolution Urging Fossil Fuel Divestment Resolution urges the city’s retirement s...
ore than 200 pipeline opponents testified at the State Department hearing last week. The tar sands spill in Arkansas has raised new concerns about pipeline safety and the specific risks associated with transporting corrosive and toxic tar sands—especially near and through important bo...
Working with Communications Director to develop international and Global Power Shift communications plan Developing press materials for Global Power Shift and other international campaigns, including press releases, media packets, blogs, organizer profiles, and more. Training internat...
So you’re a progressive and you’ve been sitting on the sidelines of the Keystone XL fight. Sure, you’ve heard about the pipeline but you haven’t yet drawn your sword and taken up the struggle. As the story has gotten increasingly complex, maybe you’ve lost the plot a little. Well! Her...
For immediate release April 11, 2013 LONDON -- Approximately 60 activists, including some from Texas and the Gulf Coast, gathered outside the G8 foreign ministers’ meeting at Lancaster House in London today to tell US Secretary of State John Kerry to reject the Keystone XL tar sands p...
What are we screening? The Do The Math documentary is a 42-minute film about the rising movement to change the terrifying math of the climate crisis and challenge the fossil fuel industry. When can we host a screening? We're encouraging folks to host their local Do The Math screenin...
Here's an update from our 350.org Colorado organizer Micah Parkin on two great actions that just took place: Coloradans Protest Governor's Trip to Tar Sands in Canada for Energy Development and Bennet's Pro-KXL Pipeline Vote By Micah Parkin Today in Denver, Colorado, around 100 protes...
Of course we know that one of the most vulnerable parts of the world to climate change and experiencing some of the most dramatic effects is the arctic, and therefore the polar bear has often become symbol for climate change campaigning. BUT, we also know that it's not just the polar ...
We stand in solidarity with our movement allies who are working towards comprehensive reform of the U.S. immigration system. This is a just and moral cause that affirms the fundamental equality of all people and we support it wholeheartedly. We do this in the spirit of true solidarity...
UPDATE: here's the recording of the video chat (it ran long): Tonight in over 100 communities across the United States, 350 organizers are meeting to discuss what's next for us and our movement. At 7 PM Eastern / 4 PM Pacific, the strategy sessions will kick off with a video chat host...
We're still waiting on photos to roll in from a bunch of the Pacific Islands from the Pacific Warrior Day of Action - but incredibly moving solidarity photos keep pouring in from around the world (see the Solidarity Photos here ). In Kiribati their internet has been moving so slowly t...
The State Department is expected to soon release its supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) required for the northern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline. The department’s previous pipeline EIS downplayed climate risks by arguing that the tar sands would be developed with or w...
Throughout the day, photos have been rolling in for the 350 Pacific Warrior Day of Action - not just of the amazing warrior dances in the 14 Pacific Islands nations - but also of the solidarity from people around the world. Here are just a few of the amazing photos that we've seen tod...
Yesterday Time Magazine declared that Keystone had become the Stonewall and the Selma of the climate movement -- and today we got a reminder of just how tough those fights were, and how tough this one will be. On a Friday afternoon, with Secretary of State John Kerry half a world away...
Keina Tu mai Ta olo Stand Up Let’s Go Keina tu mai ta o Stand up, let's go Kae whakatonu ko to ta aho To organize our day Keina tu mai ta o Stand up, let’s go Kae whakatonu ko toku aliki My Lord be with me Ko toku aliki Tui Tokelau Lord of Nature Tui Tokelau Hau he matagi ke moli au M...
350 means safety from the climate crisis. To preserve our planet, scientists tell us we must reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from its current level of 392 parts per million ("ppm")to below 350 ppm. But 350 is more than a number—it's a symbol of where we need to head as a pl...
Our local Forward on Climate rallies also rocked the house in terms of media coverage. The San Francisco Chronicle covered "thousands" marching to protest Keystone XL. More California coverage covering rallies in LA, San Diego, and elsewhere came in from outlets like SF Bay, Santa Cru...
What a day! Over 40,000 people poured into the streets of Washington, DC today to push President Obama to take our nation “Forward on Climate” and say no to the Keystone XL pipeline. Our team here at 350.org had expected a crowd, but this was MASSIVE. Volunteers from around the countr...
This was also the launch of a Pacific-wide Warrior Day of Action, with the message "We are not drowning. We are fighting." On March 2nd, Pacific Islanders across 15 Pacific Island nations and territories will be mobilising at prominent locations to perform their unique war challenges,...
350 means safety from the climate crisis. To preserve our planet, scientists tell us we must reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from its current level of 392 parts per million ("ppm")to below 350 ppm. But 350 is more than a number—it's a symbol of where we need to head as a pl...
Contact: Jamie Henn, [email protected] , 415-601-9337 Contact in Avalos' office: Jeremy Pollock, [email protected] , 415-554-7910 Supervisor John Avalos Introduces Resolution to Push San Francisco to Divest from Fossil Fuels San Francisco would be the 2nd city after Seattle to Join...
350 means safety from the climate crisis. To preserve our planet, scientists tell us we must reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from its current level of 392 parts per million ("ppm")to below 350 ppm. But 350 is more than a number—it's a symbol of where we need to head as a pl...
