From the White House Briefing Room: On November 19th, 2015, the White House launched American Campuses Act on Climate (ACAC) initiative to amplify the voice of the higher-ed community in support of a strong international climate agreement in the United Nations COP21 climate negotiations in Paris. The launch included a White House roundtable with campus […]
Continue readingThis is the last week of the most important climate talks of the decade. We don’t yet know how the Paris Climate Summit will end, but we do know this: After negotiators and politicians go home, the climate movement’s work won’t be done — not by a long shot. It will still be up to […]
Continue reading350Vt is holding a fundraiser at the Black Box Theater In Burlington’s Main Street Landing Friday, November 27. More information is available at its Facebook page or below. https://www.facebook.com/events/902913926444158/ We have more to be thankful for! = = = = What will you do the day after Thanksgiving — #optoutside and hike, snooze, or eat […]
Continue readingWouldn’t it be great to have a BVT representative? The EPA is seeking 15 young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy to join the NEJAC Youth Perspectives on Climate Justice Work Group. The Work Group will be convened in January 2016, to assist the NEJAC in developing advice and […]
Continue readingVermont and Regional Actions & Events around the COP 21 Meetings in Paris Vigil for Climate Justice Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 am Triangle Park (near the Green), Main Street, Middlebury Burlington Climate March Sunday, Nov. 29, 1 pm City Hall Park, Burlington Global Climate Rally Monday, Nov. 30, 7 am 15 River Road at corner with […]
Continue readingRecent national, local and world events have many of us reeling. So much has happened, and keeps happening, that it is difficult to process. And it’s a busy time of year. We’re focused managing our challenging workloads and also often isolated from one another while doing so. Like our students, we’re often alone when we […]
Continue readingWHAT: On Wednesday, October 14 Ben & Jerry’s, Seventh Generation, and Burton will be joined by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), 350Vermont.org and Mary Sullivan of Vermont State Government to bring citizens of the Queen City together to stand up for urgent action on climate change. The gathering is one of more than […]
Continue readingRaise your voice to counter the toxic spin of the Koch Brothers. Tell President Obama you support strong climate action! Dear Friend, This is a pivotal moment for the climate movement. In December, world leaders will meet at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, tasked with reaching an international agreement to cut carbon emissions. There is […]
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