The "first 100 days" is a tradition for newly-elected pols, but for us, it's just been a really busy start to the year, so we're cramming three months
The "first 100 days" is a tradition for newly-elected pols, but for us, it's just been a really busy start to the year, so we're cramming three months of reportbacks into one newsletter! Here's what we've been up to, as of today (Day 101):
January Reportback:
We organized a January 16th forum at the New York Society for Ethical Culture that examined exactly how overstated production from Pennsylvania's gas wells have been, and how that highlights a lack of economic excuses to drill in New York State.
Also in January, we started our third annual 2014 Citizen Radon Test. We are surprised to report slightly higher readings this year compared to the last 2 years. Get the details of the test results here.
Better yet, help us pass theRosenthal Radon Bill, which will make citizen testing redundant.
February Reportback:
We traveled a lot in February, to Albany for a statewide energy summit; to West Virginia for the first leg of our Insane Energy Tour; to Long Beach for an LNG forum. February also saw hearings for the New York State Energy Plan (comments are still being accepted through April 30th) and a coalition effort to get a city ban on frack waste (we hope to report on a bill soon).
March Reportback:
March involved more road trips, back upstate for a Food Not Fracking listening tour, and a stop at the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) conference. To top off the tour, a piece about Food Not Fracking, written by a member farmer, was published in The Franklin New Register.
While in the Finger Lakes, local activists gave us an eye-opening tour of the looming Seneca salt cavern gas storage facilities, another insane energy project.
March 12th saw the tragic Harlem gas pipeline explosion, which we discussed with WBAI radio host Ken Gale. Earlier in the month we did a broadcast with Green Street hosts Doug and Patti Wood about radon.
This Sunday, tune into Years of Living Dangerously, a Showtime series on climate change. You can view an edited version of the first episode online now, or find local watch parties.
Next week, like a lot of folks, we'll be taking off for the Passover and Easter holidays. If the Sunday night series doesn't get through to your lug-headed relatives, use this handy climate cheat sheet to win them over.
Don't miss the premiere of Passive House Revolution. Sane Energy Project is a huge fan of Passive House technology, a building technique that reduces energy use to the point where often a boiler or air conditioner is not even needed. Monday, April 14th, in Long Island City. 7 p.m, at Coffeed, 37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY, 11101. More details here.
On Weds., April 16th, 12-1:30 p.m. Help deliver petitions against LNG exports to Senator Charles Schumer at his NYC office: 780 Third Avenue, between 48th Street and 49th Streets.
On Weds., April 16th at 6:30 p.m. learn why the tiny plastic beads used in cosmetics and exfoliators are ending up in the Great Lakes and in fish that we eat. Details here.
Of course, Earth Day week will be big:
Come say hello to Sane Energy Project on Tuesday, April 22nd in Union Square, where we'll be part of the Earth Day Festival from 11-5 (and stick around later for a surprise visit from one of your favorite performers).
Or help launch Earth Day to May Day, a coalition of Labor and Enviro groups. The convergence kicks off at 5pm in Zucotti Park. Find details at the facebook event.
On Saturday, April 26th, many will travel to DC for the KXL action, Reject and Protect. The Cowboy Indian Alliance leads off from the National Mall at 11am.
Earth Week at Ethical
The New York Society for Ethical Culture will host a special set of platforms for Earth Week.
On Sunday, April 20th, Professor Donald A. Brown will discuss "Civilization's Most Challenging Ethical Problem: Climate Change."
On Sunday, April 27th, Sane Energy Project will join Dr. Lisa DiCaprio and Reverend Curt Collier to talk about the competing narratives of fracking vs. jobs, climate change vs. economic development, and more.
Both programs begin at 11:15 a.m. following services at 2 West 64th Street, at Central Park West.
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