Note from W.W. Norton's website https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393866704: The New York Times best-selling author explores how “anti-science” became so virulent in American life—through a history of climate denial and its consequences. In 1956, the New York Times prophesied that once global warming really kicked in, we could see parrots in the Antarctic. In 2010, when science deniers […]
As one of the first ecovillages in the U.S., and one of a dozen of the most well-known ecovillages in the world, EcoVillage at Ithaca (EVI) is a bold experiment that has inspired many people. Co-founder Liz Walker will give an overview of the project's many facets, including its innovative land use, three organic farms, […]
As increasing numbers of people shift over to EVs, growth of a supporting charging infrastructure is needed. Also, many folks are waiting for more installations to be in place before taking the plunge to convert to EVs from traditional gasoline powered vehicles. This month’s speaker, Chris Wallace is an Energy Advisor II at Franklin Energy. […]
Note from Hachette Book Group website: In this sweeping work of science and history, the renowned climate scientist and author of The New Climate War shows us the conditions on Earth that allowed humans not only to exist but thrive, and how they are imperiled if we veer off course. For the vast majority of […]
No agenda. Join us for informal conversation and an opportunity to get to know your fellow Chapter members. Since we have the NYS Coalition Retreat this month, we will use our usual meeting time for an Informal Meeting – the 2nd Thursday of the month. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 958 6631 3240 Passcode: NYRocks
Join us for our Quarterly Joint Chapters Meeting on Monday, February 8th @7:30p where we will hear from CleanPathNY (one of the largest renewable energy projects in New York spanning from upstate and Western New York to Hudson River communities to New York City). There will be time for Q&A, and a quick update about the […]
“If you want to understand today you have to search yesterday.” Pearl S. Buck, American novelist (1892-1973) A NY LLC calling itself Southern Tier Solutions, is proposing a project that would frack the Marcellus Shale in Broome and surrounding counties. The proposal replace high pressure hydrofracking (water) with CO2 fracking. The health and safety concerns […]
Chapter and Individual Goal-setting for 2024 After a quick review of 2023 accomplishments, we will work through goal-setting and possible initiatives for the Chapter. This exercise will help the Leadership Committee put together our Strategic Plan for 2024. Attendees are subdivided into breakout rooms where they brainstorm for goals or initiatives for the Chapter. After […]
The NYS Coalition is holding a virtual Meet and Greet on Friday, April 5 from 6-7 p.m to introduce the New Yorkers participating in the NYC Training to our Coalition and to the Local Chapters. After a general overview, we will be going into breakout rooms by chapter and current Chapter members will have an […]
On April 12-14, 2024, join former Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of thought leaders, experts, and organizers in New York City for a Climate Reality Leadership training exploring the climate crisis today and the road to a sustainable tomorrow. Join us in New York for incredible conversations, skill sessions, and networking opportunities. […]
This past fall, a company with the awkward name of “Southern Tier Carbon Dioxide (CO2) to Clean Energy Solutions” (STS for short) sent a mailing to 6500 land-owning residents in Broome, Tioga and Chemung counties in NY, soliciting leases for their participation in a project to provide “an environmentally and economically compatible solution for cooperatively […]
"Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility" - Edited by Rebecca Solnit & Thelma Young Lutunatabua Website for the book. Rebecca Solnit talks about the book. From the Study Guide: Climate is an issue that touches everything. As a subject of study, it involves almost everything, too: history, culture, eco- nomics, […]