Giving Tuesday is here! And that means today is the final chance for you to double your impact with a gift to 350 Chicago. All gifts through today (up to a total of $10,000) will be matched 2 to 1.
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Please join 350 Chicago and co-hosts on September 22 at 5:30pm for an event with Maina Talia, a climate activist from Tuvalu -- one of the nations most existentially threatened by climate change. Maina is the Tuvalu Climate Action Network (TuCAN) Secretary.
📢 We call on world leaders to end the fossil fuel era and implement an immediate just and equitable transition to 100% renewable energy to prevent irreversible harm and mass suffering. Fossil fuels fund wars and drive climate emergency. #EndWarEndFossilFuels#FossilFreeFed
This Friday, the Chicago Climate Youth Coalition hosts a student strike in downtown Chicago on Earth Day for sustainable policies in Chicago Public Schools
When: April 22nd at 2:30 PM
Where: Buckingham Fountain followed by a March to 1 S. Dearborn Sq. for a Rally at 4:30 PM.
The annual Banking on Climate Chaos report is the gold standard for reporting on the banks that underwrite the fossil fuel industry.
The new edition is out today, and what do you know--all those 'net zero' pledges don't amount to much
https://t.co/F3VJHImbq7
This is exactly what has to happen if we're serious about climate change. And it has to happen in places like NY State, where the good guys have a majority.
Investors like @BlackRock & @Vanguard_Group have a big decision to make.
Will they vote yes on climate resolutions @Citi, @WellsFargo, & @BankofAmerica urging the banks to align with a 1.5C degree pathway, including ending support for new fossil fuels?
https://t.co/IzNeGqdTKv
ICYMI, the state Senate passed the CEJA Attack Bill yesterday. @jackdarin of the Sierra Club noted that "some of the findings contained in the bill were contradictory of CEJA’s goals of making IL’s energy mix carbon free."
More from @CapitolNewsIL: https://t.co/49aYZ7k8Mh
Chicago City Council votes to ban investments in fossil fuels https://t.co/kyLsWHB3TH
More news coverage regarding the passage of Chicago's Fossil Fuel Divestment ordinance.
🚨 URGENT ACTION: The CEJA Attack Bill (SB1104) establishes a task force that's heavily tilted toward fossil fuel interests. File a witness slip in opposition of this bill before 10am TOMORROW ➡️ https://t.co/H0eAR8Pdyy
Here’s how to file a witness slip in opposition of the CEJA attack bill:
✅Visit https://t.co/H0eAR8Pdyy
✅Fill out your info
✅Write "self" on the firm/agency & representation line
✅Mark "opponent" for your position
✅Mark "record of appearance only" under the testimony section
🚨 ACTION NEEDED: Today the @ILSenDems Energy Committee Chair denied @ILCleanJobs the opportunity to testify against SB1104, which undermines the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act and spreads misinformation about renewable energy.
Take action to defend CEJA: https://t.co/40d7l9KN9Q
🚨 SIGNAL BOOST: Today the @ILSenDems Energy Committee Chair denied @ILCleanJobs the opportunity to testify against SB1104, which undermines the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act and spreads misinformation about renewable energy. #twill
Today, the City of Chicago banned future fossil fuel investments! The City divested $70 Million from its portfolio over the last 18 months. Help us take this to the state. For more info, follow the link: https://t.co/qwi9IquziY #divestIL#divestinvest
Chicago joins bandwagon of cities divesting city funds from fossil fuel companies. Yesterday, 350 Chicago's Melissa Brice gave testimony at the hearing, outlining the fiscal and moral case for divesting. #DivestChi#ActOnClimate https://t.co/4N1u3SS5Hl
On March 16th, Tweet your Chicago Alderperson during @350Chicago's Divestment Day of Action. Ask them to support the Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance. Tweets and Twitter handles can be found at:https://t.co/EzTl8acrD5