August 2015
Read on for important upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and some great pics from the recent "clean not extreme" fracking action and visiting with local elected officials.
SD350 Monthly Membership Meeting - Aug. 18, 6:45 pm
Join us for the SanDiego350 August Monthly Membership Meeting at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, SD 92103 - a great way to learn what we're working on, how you can get involved, and to meet like-minded climate activists (monthly on third Tuesdays). See August 18 meeting details, including carpooling. Special presentation by Serge Dedina, Executive Director of WiLDCOAST.
Climate Chat: Toward an Ecological Civilization - Aug. 27, 7 pm The recent four-day "Pando Conference" gathered over a thousand people
with the goal of re-thinking an ecological civilization and the most important actions we can take to achieve it. This Chat will sample the conference and feature higlights from Bill McKibben's keynote address, maintaining a moral compass, and helping to cope with the threat of climate crises. Info /
RSVP Save the Date: Interfaith Climate Action Forum - Sep. 24, ~7 pm On the day the Pope speaks to Congress, we'll gather to celebrate the Encyclical, hear from different faith leaders, and identify actions we can take right here to advance climate justice.
Contact us to help plan.
Update on Key California Climate Bills SD350 members have met nearly all seven San Diego County Assembly Members (below, with Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez) to urge them to support important bills (these will be voted on in the next couple of weeks). Please
take action today to help these bills pass by signing these two petitions and calling your assemblymembers.
SB350 and SB 32 petition (GHG reduction targets, more renewables and efficiency) and
SB 185 petition (coal divestment).
Read more about these bills.
"Clean Not Extreme" Fracking Action August 1 Recap Beachgoers got to learn about fracking and create a great collaborative artwork that will send a strong message to Gov. Jerry Brown - "Stop Fracking - Clean Energy Now". Check out
great TV coverage and
Reader story. Thanks to everyone who volunteered!
Contribute to our work Please donate to SanDiego350, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support will help our all-volunteer organization print materials, mobilize San Diegans for rallies and hearings, hold trainings, do public education, and more. Any amount helps. Thank you! ♥♥♥
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