Working for Climate Justice in the NC Triangle Region

April 22, 2020

Triangle Earth Day Live follow up with actions and recording

Happy Earth Day!

THANKS so much to those of you who joined us today for Triangle Earth Day Live! We so appreciate our special speakers, Ryan Emanuel, Kym Hunter, Crystal Cavalier Keck, and Jason Campos Keck. We loved including the
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April 18, 2020

Earth Day LIVE!

Earth Day Live! On April 22-24, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, millions of people around the world are going online for a three-day mobilization to stop the climate emergency. Join us for two Triangle events that will be part
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April 7, 2020

Earth Day LIVE! April 22-24

Earth Day LIVE!
 
I have included information about the 50th anniversary Earth Day Climate Strikes for months. As many of you have probably heard, they have had to adapt and transform the 3-day Earth Day Climate Strikes into a 72-hour,
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February 13, 2020

Upcoming actions and events!

The winter season didn’t used to be as busy as it has been the past few years! SOOOOOO much going on!
#DivestFromFossilFuels! It is time to demand that our elected officials act to freeze all investments in fossil fuel companies
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February 3, 2020

Rate hearing update & Moral March on Raleigh & HKonJ

Howdy!
A quick email for now! The date of the Raleigh Duke Energy Progress rate hike hearing was changed from Feb. 3rd to March the 2nd. Wanted to make sure you didn’t travel downtown Raleigh tonight expecting to attend the
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November 6, 2019

March for Justice and more upcoming events

Hope you’ve been enjoying the fall season so far. As usual, there are many events and actions to choose from this upcoming month!

November 7, Orrin Pilkey discusses the coastal impacts of climate change with Sea Level Rise
7 pm,
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October 13, 2019

Burning the Gas ‘Bridge Fuel’ Myth and more

Howdy!
It’s the busy fall season, so as usual there is so much going on! Below you will find additional upcoming events taking place that weren’t included in the email last week.
October 14, Energy Justice NC Virtual Campaign Meet-up,
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October 2, 2019

October Events

Howdy!

While the calendar says it’s fall, we are still having summer temperatures. #HotNewWorld is a hashtag being used too much lately!
Welcome to many of you who are receiving this email for the first time after attending the Triangle
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August 12, 2019

September 20 Triangle Global Climate Strike

We’re in a CLIMATE EMERGENCY!

As part of the Global Climate Strike join forces and raise voices with Triangle students, faith communities, and those who care about our planet this September 20th as millions of us around the world walk …

July 10, 2019

July events!

Hi there!
Even this summer is crazy busy with so much going on, including the July 11th twitter storm, July 16th Rally for Real Clean Energy, July 22nd Energy Justice NC tour, and more! Maybe I’ll see you at one
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June 4, 2019

Youth Climate Lawsuit and more

Howdy!

Lots going on as usual, including the Juliana vs. United States climate lawsuit that FINALLY takes place later today and the Energy Justice NC Tour!
June 4, Youth Climate Lawsuit, Juliana v United States
It’s time to stand up
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May 8, 2019

Time to be engaged!

Howdy!

I’ve started reading Bill McKibben’s new book, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out that was released last month. A couple of my favorite articles about the book are hereand here. From his opening
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April 8, 2019

Busy Spring season is here!

Howdy!
Oh my, the pollen has been thick the past couple days, but the dogwood blooms and bird songs are beautiful! It’s April, so there are MANY things happening!
I’ll start with some great news. The City of Durham is
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March 6, 2019

Global Youth Climate Strike and more actions

Spring was in the air with flowers blooming and birds singing, but winter temperatures have returned this week!
There are many ways to participate and learn this upcoming month.
I am excited 350 Triangle is one of the partner organizations
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February 13, 2019

Energy Justice NC: End the Duke Monopoly

Howdy!
I am so excited to announce 350 Triangle is one of the partner organizations in the new Energy Justice NC Coalition!! Today at a press conference in Raleigh we launched the coalition and campaign — Energy Justice NC:
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February 4, 2019

HKonJ on February 9 and more February events and actions!

Howdy!
As usual, lots going on as usual, beginning today!
February 4, Public Hearing on Duke Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
NC Utilities Commission, Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh,
Press conference at 5 pm and meeting at 7
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January 10, 2019

Early 2019 events and actions

Howdy!
Hope you had a nice holiday break and had time to relax and enjoy walks in nature. Looks like 2019 is going to be another busy year with many events and upcoming actions!
Beginning tonight in Walnut Cove, NC,
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November 12, 2018

Upcoming events

Howdy!

Beginning today, Nov. 12th through the 21st, Thanksgiving Fast & Prayer to Stop Climate Change 

The future of human civilization as we know it is threatened by climate change.  By fasting for ten days before Thanksgiving, we intend to …

October 16, 2018

Update! Wake County passes 100% clean energy resolution!

Howdy!

I saw a few of you today, and some of you have seen the post on mine or 350 Triangle’s Facebook page. Happy to say Wake County (FINALLY!!) passed a 100% Clean Renewable Energy by 2050 and 80% by …

October 9, 2018

Vote, recovery, and upcoming fall events

Howdy!

Looking forward to fall temperatures arriving in NC soon!  It’s another busy month, with several events centered around the important mid-term elections. Not surprisingly, since it’s October, there are multiple events happening on the same day, making it hard …

September 2, 2018

Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice!

On September 8, in advance of the Global Climate Summit in San Francisco,  Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice events will be held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil
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September 2, 2018

Rise for Climate and September events!

On September 8, in advance of the Global Climate Summit in San Francisco,  Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice events will be held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil
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July 5, 2018

July events and more

Hope everyone is taking care of themselves and staying hydrated with the terrible heat we’ve had in NC and around the world.
Plastic Free July, a challenge to refuse single-use plastics!  
Can you go plastic-free for an entire month? 
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May 13, 2018

Poor People’s Campaign and more May events

May 14, Predict I’ll see some of you tomorrow in Raleigh at the Bicentennial Mall at 2 pm for the kickoff of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, as they launch 40 Days of Nonviolent
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April 4, 2018

Call the Governor and April events!

Happy spring and busy Earth month of April!!
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 5th, Frack Free NC allies are encouraging people from across the state to call Governor Cooper. This week’s message is centered around climate change and Gov. Cooper speaking out
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March 12, 2018

Updates on 100% Renewable Energy Resolutions in the Triangle

As of December 2017, Chatham County, Orange County, the Town of Hillsborough, and the Town of Carrboro have all passed 100% renewable energy resolutions!!!
 
On March 12 a couple 350 Triangle members attended the Wake County Growth, Land Use, and
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February 23, 2018

Feb. 24th Climate Change Solutions for NC!

Join us, Saturday, Feb. 24th, from 9:30 am to 3 pm, as 350 Triangle hosts Climate Change Solutions for NC in Finlator Hall at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, located at 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.

Bring friends and family with you
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January 28, 2018

January 31st Raleigh Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance

Hosted by 350 Triangle and Justice in a Changing Climate at CUCC, join us January 31st for the Raleigh Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance live event watch party at Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh.
Meet
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January 7, 2018

Happy New Year and January events!

Hope you were able to have some time for fun and relaxation during the holidays! 2018 is getting off to a COLD and busy start with another Woman’s March, Fossil Free Watch Party, press conferences, and more!

First, this article
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November 11, 2017

Fossil Free Campaign!

350 Triangle is hosting a couple house parties for 350.org’s new Fossil Free campaign they are kicking off Nov. 11-19!
-Immediately halt new fossil fuel projects! 
-Commit to 100% renewable energy for all!
-Make the transformation just and equitable!
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September 21, 2017

Happy FALL!! Lots of events and actions!

The summer was busy, but fall is always busier!!! There are many upcoming events and actions!!
First, call Gov. Cooper at 919-814-2000 and thank him for joining the U,S. Climate Alliance yesterday! The Alliance is a bipartisan group of states
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September 3, 2017

Upcoming Events and Actions!

As usual, lots of events taking place this month! Nice to see some of you at the monthly inspiring Gathering tonight with Rev. Barber, Johnathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and others! Tonight’s program featured Fight for $15. Next month’s topic at the Gathering
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August 5, 2017

Rivers on Raleigh Rally Against the ACP!!!

It was great to have people from Asheville, Fayetteville, and Rocky Mount joining activists from the Triangle for the Rivers on Raleigh Rally Against the ACP! The estimate was about 50 people attending, with three TV stations there.
The speakers,
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July 19, 2017

Rivers on Raleigh and more

Mark your calendars and join us for Rivers on Raleigh: Rally Against the ACP!

Wednesday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 am
249 N. Blount Street, Raleigh
We’ll rally across the street from the Governor’s Mansion.
Bring your kayak, signs, voices, inner tubes,
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June 11, 2017

Triangle Acts on Climate!

People across the US are mobilizing  to demand our elected officials #ActOnClimate! Following President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, it is clear that we need to take concrete climate actions at the local level. Join …