Updates
When it comes to climate, we are in a time of extremes, growing concern, and denial
The year 2017 was a year of more warming, more rapid melting of ice sheets, and extreme weather events from hurricanes and flooding to drought and wildfires. More...
Public Comment Sought on New Oil and Gas Leases in Gulf
Over the next five years, the U.S. government will grant new leases for oil and gas exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico. The Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM) held a public hearing on May 19 in Mobile, Alabama. More...
Climate Update
Florida’s climate preparation grade: C-
How well prepared are the states for climate change impacts? According to a report by Climate Central, states vary greatly, from five states getting A grades—California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania—to five getting F’s—Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and Texas. More...
Something positive about hurricanes?
On Tuesday evening, May 10, 350 Pensacola continues its programs to help inform the public about climate science. Dr. Jason Ortegren will share his research documenting how hurricanes striking the southeastern U.S. More...
350.org’s Break Free Campaign
Most of you probably already know that we are affiliated with 350.org, the well-known, global environmental group started by Bill McKibben. I am now the official liaison between the national group and our local 350 Pensacola group. More...
350 Pensacola Film Event: Catching the Sun
On Monday, April 18, at the West Florida Main Library, at 6 p.m., be one of the first to view the exciting film about the democratization of solar power by New Day Films. More...
Surround the Superdome: Get on the Pensacola Bus
350-Pensacola is taking people to the New Lease on Life, Surround the Superdome action in New Orleans to block new leases for oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. More...
Climate Update: A New 350 Pensacola Blog Feature
With this post we begin a new series of blogs that will seek to keep us up to date on the science of climate change and actions to reduce and adapt to the impacts. More...