ACTION OF THE MONTH: The legislative session is here — Join climate lobby week March 15-19! Click here to learn more.
Join 350CO in Xcelerating Climate Action!
Colorado plans to cut back emissions by 80% in the next decade, but big oil and gas companies are standing in our way. Find out how you can join our coalition to Xcelerate Climate Action in Colorado! Read more here
Tired of a Sluggish Pandemic Response and COVID
Misinformation? Blame Climate Deniers.
For the past year, COVID conspiracy theorists have been using the science-denial playbook created by fossil fuel companies to undermine our pandemic response. Here’s how Big Oil broke our faith in science, how it made the pandemic worse, and what we can do about it. Read more.
What’s in a Number? The Case for a Dual-term Greenhouse Gas Accounting Standard for Methane
Not all greenhouse gasses are created equal. Over the next 20 years, the heat-trapping potential of methane is 86x higher than CO2, yet this powerful greenhouse gas is often overlooked and underestimated in climate policy. As we work to reduce emissions across all sectors, we must not turn a blind eye to the short-term impacts of this powerful greenhouse gas. Learn more.
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Movement Moments – News, Tips & Tricks
Take Action on Suncor: Watch the new video and tell the APCD to deny Suncor’s permit to pollute.
CLIMATE HERO OF THE MONTH
This month we are recognizing the amazing efforts of Kim Wagner. Kim is a paralegal student who has been an invaluable member of our team for the last 7 months, donating 15-20 hours per week working on 350CO’s regulatory efforts at the AQCC and COGCC. READ MORE
ASPEN MAKES MOVES TO DIVEST FROM FOSSIL FUELS
Last month, the Aspen City Council continued their work to make sure their finances aren’t supporting the fossil fuels rapidly warming the planet. They committed to dropping 3.1 million of their bonds in Berkshire Hathaway, with its significant holdings in coal and gas, which climate advocates say is a resounding solid step in the right direction for the future of Aspen’s investments. The Council affirmed their position not to buy bonds in Exxon and Chevron. This effort is thanks to the hard work of 350 Roaring Fork. Read more about it here!
SKILLING UP FOR CLIMATE ACTION: JOIN A FREE NATIONAL CLIMATE ORGANIZING TRAINING
This series of five FREE 1.5-hour trainings for members of the 350 group network is to ground us in shared principles and empower us to take bolder and more strategic action. Whether you are a new volunteer looking to jumpstart your activism skills, or a more experienced group member looking to stimulate thinking about new concepts and create stronger connections with peers across the 350 network, these trainings are for you! Register here!
VIDEO OF THE MONTH: KEEPING COOL WITHOUT WARMING THE PLANET
Hear from expert Kristen Taddonio, a Senior Climate and Energy Advisor at IGSD. She is a member of SAE (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers), where she serves as a liaison to the Interior Climate Control committee, which develops industry standards for automotive air conditioning systems, refrigerants, as well as fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards related to vehicle climate control systems. Watch it here!
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