Welcome to our January 2023 Newsletter! On behalf of all of us at 350CO – Happy New Year!
In this issue, celebrate highlights and outcomes of our efforts this past year and get ready to honor 350CO’s 10th anniversary this year! You’ll also learn about the recent Ozone State Implementation Plan and the work yet to be done to attain EPA health standards and hold oil and gas accountable for their share of the pollution. You’ll also read about key elements of effecting change.
From all of us on the 350CO Team, we wish you a wonderful start to 2023!
*Thanks to Read Brugger for our photo of the month!
Quote of the Month
“Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.” Michael Josephson
Action of The Month: Complete the Water Justice Survey – inform water justice work in Colorado. –> Click here to take the Water Justice Survey. *Survey in Spanish found here.
Celebrating Our Collective Highlights + Incredible Efforts of the Past Year!
This past year our 350CO community worked together to build the climate movement, secure stronger protections for Coloradans, and continued calls for bold climate action to protect our climate. Join us in celebrating the year’s highlights and key wins!
350CO is Turning 10 in 2023! Here’s a Look at Our Journey Together
Over the last 10 years, 350 Colorado has grown to become Colorado’s largest grassroots movement dedicated to solving the climate crisis. Check out this timeline and celebrate some of our many accomplishments and honor the hard work of our staff, board, and volunteers!
The Ozone State Implementation Hearings: Leadership that Failed To Go Far Enough
Colorado continues to not meet EPA health standards and current rules fail to attain these standards. 350CO became a formal party to the ozone rulemaking and submitted prehearing and rebuttal statements, and mobilized public comment. Stronger measures addressing oil and gas pollution are still needed.
Five Key Elements of Effecting Change
A reflection on why we need to cultivate new ways of thinking, make time for reflection, and collaborate intensely in order to bring about transformation.
January Climate Hero Joyce Lisbin
A huge thanks to our January Climate Hero of the Month – Joyce Lisbin!
We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new year than celebrating Denver volunteer & public health advocate Joyce Lisbin! Joyce has been a true asset to the climate movement, lending her passion and energy to supporting multiple committees and consistently working to solve problems and bring forth creative solutions. Join us in raising a toast to honor all the work Joyce has contributed to making this world a better place!
Video of the Month – 350CO “We’re All In” Year in Review & Highlights!
This past year our 350CO community worked together to build the climate movement, secure stronger protections for Coloradans, and continued calls for bold climate action to protect our climate. Join us in celebrating the year’s highlights and key wins!
Upcoming Events & Actions
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1/3, 6:30-7:30: Regenerative Ag. & Local Food Committee meeting – Water Agriculture presentation. Zoom link to join here
- 1/9, 5-6:30pm – Intro to Legislative Advocacy Workshop: Register here, Facebook event here.
- 1/11, 12:30-1:30: Renewable Energy Committee meeting & Solar EV’s Presentation; Zoom link to join here
- Week of 1/16 (Date TBD – Stay tuned!) – ‘State of the Frack’ Rally, Denver (+ People v. Fossil Fuels Day of Action)
- Tues. 1/17, 6pm – 350 Denver + The Clothing Cycle Clothing Swap! Info here
- Thurs. 1/19 5pm, Climate Policy & Regulatory Action Committee Action Hour – join online via Zoom
- Sat. 1/28 – 350BoCo Climate Leadership Workshop (save the date!)
Please view our full calendar to join local team meetings, committee conference calls & more
Did you know? You can support 350CO when buying a home!
If you or someone you know is looking to buy a new home, please support 350CO through Climate Change Realty – a real estate brokerage that donates 50% of its net commissions to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations dedicated to fighting climate change. Contact ethan@ccrboulder.com if you are interested in moving or visit www.ccrboulder.com today and look for 350CO on the list of partnering non-profits!