{"id":51392,"date":"2021-09-12T22:31:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T22:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/humboldt\/?p=51392"},"modified":"2024-10-10T22:32:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T22:32:10","slug":"lots-of-opportunities-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/humboldt\/lots-of-opportunities-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"

RECALL ELECTION<\/h3>\n

There are many reasons not to buy into the right-wind recall campaign. The two biggest climate related reasons are a) Newsom has been at least a fair advocate for climate action and seems to be getting more committed while the likely Republicans are climate deniers; and b) the Governor gets to appoint Diane Feinstein\u2019s replacement were that necessary, ending our biggest chance for significant federal climate action \u2013 probably for years. VOTE NO on recalling Governor Newsom.<\/p>\n

From WENDY RING<\/h3>\n

There’s an important meeting on Monday night about HCAOG’s regional transportation plan update. Colin Fisk and I worked with an HCAOG subcommittee to draft a dynamite set of targets and timeline for reducing transportation GHG. Could you please let 350 folks know to attend on Zoom and support this? Monday 6-8 pm \u00a0http:\/\/hcaog.net\/documents\/regional-transportation-plan-2021-update<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the meeting by computer or mobile device at: https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84928415662<\/a><\/p>\n

or by calling 1-253-215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 849 2841 5662
\nYou can also take a survey to provide input:<\/strong> English Survey<\/a> or Encuesta en espa\u00f1ol<\/a>\/Spanish Survey<\/a><\/p>\n

FREE CLASS ON ENERGY 101<\/h2>\n

Sierra Club is sponsoring this. It is three virtual classes held weekly starting Thursday September 16. It focuses on the our electric system, the grid, and public utilities (and how to get them to change).<\/p>\n

Register and more information Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CLIMATE MOBILIZATION PROJECT<\/h2>\n

Particularly if you are a person who is not Indigenous, an opportunity is coming up for you to learn more about how to be an ally to Indigenous communities.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re invited to join a free, two-session Indigenous Allies and Accomplices workshop<\/a> the evenings of Wednesday September 22 and Wednesday October 6.<\/p>\n

NEW NEWSLETTER \u2013 NEW CLIMATE ORGANIZATION<\/h2>\n

Bill McKibben starts a new newsletter and a new organization for those of us in the last third of our lives. The newsletter is a \u201cpay if you\u201d can arrangement. Check out the introduction at: https:\/\/billmckibben.substack.com\/p\/weve-wasted-enough-decades?showWelcome=true<\/a><\/p>\n

ASK THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN CLIMATE LEGISLATION<\/h2>\n
350SV has made it very easy for us to ask the Governor to sign the climate bills that have made it through the Legislature:<\/h5>\n

While several climate bills we’re following may receive their final votes in the next few days, right now two climate bills of consequence are ready for Governor Newsom’s signature: SB 68 (Becker)<\/a> and AB 881 (Gonazlez, et al)<\/a>. SB 68 would expand the focus of the California Energy Commission’s Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program to include projects that “lead to technological advancements to reduce the costs of building electrifications”; and require the Commission to publish guidance on building electrification and EV charging equipment for all parties in the process of new building construction. AB 881 would rein in the use of plastics by making it harder for municipalities to claim recycling credit for exporting mixed plastics, which are often considered contaminated by overseas recyclers and subsequently burned.<\/p>\n

Use the letter form linked here <\/a>to ask Governor Newsom to sign SB 68 and AB 881 today. <\/em>Also check back frequently in the next ten days as the letter is updated to add other bills that pass the Legislature.<\/p>\n

WRITE LETTERS TO VOTERS<\/h2>\n

Write letters and sign petitions on your own or join the 350 Humboldt \u201cchat and write\u201d letter-writing group Sunday evenings at 7pm. Here is the zoom link:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/86943045708?pwd=clVqWVJZNEFQSVl0QWd6VCtOZGtWZz09<\/a><\/p>\n

P<\/strong>OSTCARD WRITING TO VOTERS ORGANIZED BY HUMBOLDT ACTIVIST FREDERICA AALTO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is Frederica describes what they are doing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am administering a postcarding network in Humboldt County (presently over 300 writers) and we supply postcards and stamps to writers, which are available for cost at several convenient pickup locations. Have anyone interested in joining us contact me. We mostly postcard for ROV (Reclaim Our Vote), which is non-partisan, but have also postcarded for Activate America (which used to be called Flip the West), which is partisan.<\/p>\n

She can be reached at: faalto@sitestar.net<\/p>\n

VOTING \u2013 VOTE FORWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/votefwd.org\/campaigns<\/a><\/p>\n

The founder of World Letter Writing Day says: Never underestimate the power of writing a letter to someone. We agree. Writing Vote Forward letters on September 1 is a great way to make a powerful connection with a fellow voter and one of the most effective ways to encourage that voter to turn out to vote<\/a> in November.<\/p>\n

Virginia is winnable for Democrats this year, but recent polling shows the races are close. If Republicans win this fall, they will no doubt use a Virginia victory to propel them into the 2022 midterm elections.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s work together to make September 1 a record-setting day of letter writing to boost voter turnout in Virginia!<\/strong><\/p>\n

To prepare for World Letter Writing Day, please visit your dashboard to \u201cadopt\u201d Democratic-leaning Virginia voters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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VOTING \u2013 POSTCARDS TO SWING STATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

IMPORTANT:<\/strong> The Postal Service is increasing postcard stamp prices on August 29th. The price will go up to $0.40 from the current $0.36. Here are a couple important things to know:<\/p>\n

You can use postcard stamps forever regardless of their current price, just like Forever Stamps.<\/p>\n

The easiest way to stock up on postcard stamps before the price increase is to buy them online from USPS here<\/a>. You can also buy them from your local post office.<\/p>\n

Prices for Forever Stamps also go up on the 29th, from $0.55 to $0.58.<\/p>\n

Please SIGN UP<\/a> to write postcards to make sure Democrats come out and vote. We\u2019ll send you the postcards, addresses and instructions for free. You provide $0.36 stamps and mail the cards. \u00a0A number of campaigns are available on the website.<\/p>\n

With the help of volunteers like you, we wrote 21 million postcards in 2020, and we saw incredible results! Voters who receive handwritten postcards are significantly more likely to vote. You can help us keep New Jersey and Virginia blue!<\/p>\n

Visit our website to learn more about Postcards to Swing States<\/a> and get answers to our frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SIERRA CLUB VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomorrow, we are switching our focus to the next climate champion on our list \u2012 Rodney Willett. A health and education advocate hailing from a family of teachers, Willett has been serving as the Delegate for Virginia\u2019s 40th district since 2020. Since then, his pro-environment votes in the Virginia legislature and his work towards passing the historic Virginia Clean Economy Act have earned him an A rating from the Sierra<\/p>\n

Claim your first batch of 10 letters for Delegate Willett, and get started now!<\/a><\/strong>With just 36 days to go until our first send date of October 6th \u2012 and polls in Virginia looking tight \u2012 he will need your help to succeed.<\/p>\n

OTHER LETTERS\/PETITIONS\/CALLS<\/h3>\n
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS<\/h5>\n

Congress currently has a powerful opportunity to invest in curbing US heat-trapping emissions, protecting our communities and infrastructure from climate impacts, and advancing environmental and economic justice. Write today and urge your members of Congress to invest in our future\u2014we have no time to waste.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SENATOR MIKE MCGUIRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Petition to stop the Toxic Coal Train: https:\/\/www.ipetitions.com\/petition\/no-coal<\/a><\/p>\n

WE PROTECT THE WATER<\/h5>\n

So far, Minnesota Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have not spoken up about the Line 3 pipeline. However, they have the power to lead. They have the power to speak on behalf of Minnesotans and water protectors everywhere, and to call on Joe Biden to stop Line 3.<\/p>\n

Will you write to Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith to tell them why stopping Line 3 matters to you?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

FOSSIL FREE CALIFORNIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Demand that CalPERS: <\/strong><\/p>\n