Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Saturday, July 2, 2016
EVENTS: Vigil for Explosion Victims - Gas Pipeline Meeting - New Yorkers for Clean Power
Clim
ate Justice Coalition of WNY
Vigil to Remember Victims of Lac Magantic
When: Wednesday, July 6 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Explosive Bakken crude oil is carried daily through Buffalo by rail.
Our mailing address is:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
DECEMBER EVENTS: Rise Up For Climate Justice Campaign of WNY
For Details and Maps to specific events, see the EVENTS listed in the SIDEBAR.
STAY TUNED for additional Events!
Saturday, November 14, 2015
EVENTS: Rise Up For Climate Justice Campaign of WNY
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More details: tinyurl.com/RU4CJ-Calendar
Funded in part by grants and donations from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo,
Communication Workers of America, WNYEA, Peace Education Fund, Sierra Club Niagara Group
Monday, August 3, 2015
National and Global Climate Actions leading up to Paris Talks
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) will be held in Paris, France from November 30 to December 11, 2015. The conference objective is to achieve a legally binding and global agreement on climate from all the nations of the world.
In anticipation of the Paris Conference and in the face of environmental impacts fueled by continuously rising global temperatures, people across nations and around the world are mobilizing and calling on government leaders to take bold action to reduce global warming pollution in order to stabilize the climate.
In anticipation of the Paris Conference and in the face of environmental impacts fueled by continuously rising global temperatures, people across nations and around the world are mobilizing and calling on government leaders to take bold action to reduce global warming pollution in order to stabilize the climate.
NATIONAL & GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTIONS:
Important Dates - Events - Organizers
August 29 - Commemoration of 10 years since Hurricane Katrina - PCMSeptember 24 - People’s Rally for Climate Justice - MAC
October 14 - National Day of Action - PCM
November 29 - Global Climate March - AVAAZ
December 4 - Pathway to Paris: Concert & Speakers - Pathway2Paris and 350.org
Action Updates January 1, 2016: 350.org
Brief Details, Websites and Registration Forms:
Peoples Climate Movement (PCM)
To Change Everything, We Need Everyone. Everywhere!
Last year we made history. This year we start building the future. Our work is far from done, and this summer and fall we will continue to build a powerful movement for change. Together, before the Paris Climate Talks in December, we will bring the demand for bold action to our leaders.
Will you join the People's Climate Movement?
Website under construction: http://peoplesclimate.org/ NEW one coming soon!
PCM Call to ACTION
Want your organization to be listed as part of the People's Climate Movement?
Want to participate in calls to discuss and help plan for summer/fall actions?
Want to help build the Commemoration of 10 years since Hurricane Katrina on August 29?
Want to help build the National Day of Action on October 14?
Fill in the form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
People’s Rally for Climate Justice - Moral Action on Climate - MAC
On September 24, Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress, and we will gather in support of his call for urgent action to address the climate crisis and create a new future of economic equality, social justice, and environmental equity.
Join us in Washington DC or plan events where you are, and post them here!
READ the People’s Climate Covenant: A Formula for U.S. Leadership at the Paris Climate Talks Link: http://www.moralactiononclimate.org/index.php/about-us/people-s-climate-covenant
Week of Moral Action for Climate Justice - MAC
During the week of September 21-25, thousands of people will come together - in Washington DC and across the country - joining with Pope Francis to underscore the moral aspect of the climate crisis, and to call America to heed its moral duty to act for climate justice.
MAC Website: http://www.moralactiononclimate.org/
Join the GLOBAL People’s Climate March - AVAAZ (means "voice")
On November 29th, hours before world leaders meet at the Paris climate summit, we will create a Global Climate March, taking to the streets across thousands of cities to demand a safe future and planet powered by 100% clean energy.
Save the date - November 29 - for the Global Climate March!
- Host an event
- Volunteer
- Attend
Register at this Website: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/
Climate countdown to Paris -- the AVAAZ blog
In December 2015, world leaders will meet in Paris to agree on how the world will respond to climate change. We have until then to build the public pressure and political support necessary for them to agree to a strong deal.
Check Here for regular updates on Avaaz's climate work: http://www.avaaz.org/en/
About AVAAZ: http://www.avaaz.org/en/about.
'Pathway to Paris' and 350.org Announce Concert with Thom Yorke, Patti Smith, and Speakers.
Pathway to Paris is an initiative in partnership with 350.org that brings together musicians, artists, activists, academics, politicians and innovators to participate in a series of events and dialogues to help raise consciousness around the urgency of climate action and the importance of establishing an ambitious, global, legally binding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015.
See: http://350.org/press-release/
Speakers include Bill McKibben (350.org. Author, Eaarth) and Naomi Klein (Author, This Changes Everything).
Humorous Tweet from Pathway2Paris Speaker, Bill McKibben:
https://twitter.com/
Website: Pathway to Paris (Pathway2Paris)
Go to: http://pathwaytoparis.com/
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May 7-15, 2016: Break Free from Fossil Fuels
We are mobilizing to keep fossil fuels in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy and a sustainable future for all.
After the Climate Summit in Paris we need to redouble efforts to end the use of destructive fossil fuels and choose a clean and just energy future.
Actions are being planned at locations all over the world, and plans are coming together quickly — be a part of it from the very beginning.
GO TO: BreakFree2016.org
Hard Truth about Paris Climate Deal - 350.org
GO TO: 350.org/Paris
Add your voice. Tell world governments:
We need a climate deal that's in line with the imperatives of science and justice. Keep 80% of fossil fuels in the ground and finance a just transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Politicians don’t lead movements — people do.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Riverkeeper Invites You to Explore Our Watershed
Explore Our Watershed with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper!
Upcoming events include:
- June 18, 5:45-8PM: Biking Tour beginning at the Silo Restaurant (Lewiston) - Register here
- June 23, 5:45-8PM: Paddle Tour of Cayuga Creek and the Little River at Griffon Park (Niagara Falls) - Register here
- July 1, 5:45-8PM: Biking Tour of Canalside (Buffalo) - Register here
- July 8, 5:45-8PM: Biking Tour of LaSalle Waterfront Park (Niagara Falls) - Register here
- July 11, 9:15-11:30AM: Hiking Tour of Sprague Brook County Park (Glenwood) - Register here
- July 15, 5:45PM-8PM: Birdwatching Paddle at Hyde Park Lake (Niagara Falls) - Register here
- August 12, 5:45PM-8PM: Hiking Tour of Hunters Creek County Park (East Aurora) - Register here
Upcoming Community Events:
July 25: The 10th Annual Paddles Up, hosted by the Niagara River Greenway Commission and the Town of Grand Island are once again offering this non-competitive 4.8 mile paddle event around Beaver Island State Park. The event will be held on Saturday July 25. Registration is free and the first 100 to sign up will receive a commemorative t-shirt. For more event information and event registration please visit the Paddles Up website or call (716) 773-9680.
July 26: Buffalo Paddle-Bike-Run: we are excited to partner with Buffalo Paddle-Bike-Run, a brand new outdoor adventure event at Silo City! Proceeds generated by the race will support Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, so sign up today and bring a friend, too! More details are available on Buffalo Paddle-Bike-Run's website.
Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER is a community-based organization dedicated to protecting the quality and quantity of water, while connecting people to water. We do this by revitalizing our waterways, restoring fish and wildlife habitat, and enhancing public access through greenways that expand parks and open space. Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER is a member of the global WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE.
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