environmental justice
CANY: 2022 Our Justice Agenda Launch w/ India Walton
Zoom Meeting NYCitizen Action of New York envisions a world where every person’s basic needs are met. It’s a world filled with love and respect for its people and the planet. It’s a world where democracy reigns and each person is able to reach their fullest potential. It’s a world where equity is the norm and oppression, […]
Climate Change & Nuclear War: What We Can Do About the Twin Existential Threats
Zoom Meeting NYAsha Ashokan will address the growing impact of climate change on the people of South Asia. Zia Mian will focus on the current dynamic (level of tension) exacerbated by climate change. Ira Helfand will talk about the medical consequences both locally and globally. Organized by Massachusetts Peace Action. REGISTER HERE.
Meet the Big 5: How the Military-Industrial Complex Controls Politics
Zoom Meeting NYWe talk a lot about the military-industrial complex, but what exactly is it, who makes it up, and why are they so important? A new coalition groups opposing their local war companies has joined together to form the War Industry Resisters Network, focused on corporate control over US foreign policy. The political influence of several weapons manufacturers […]
Climate Can’t Wait Statewide Mobilization (Albany)
Bus to AlbanyOn January 25th, a group of organizations under the banner Climate Can't Wait 2022 are coming together to demand that the state legislature and governor prioritize climate in the 2022 budget and legislative session. To send this message, hundreds of New Yorkers will gather in Albany to ensure the legislature hears our message: climate can't wait! If […]
Webinar: Community-Driven Climate Solutions in Buffalo
Zoom Meeting NYAs extreme weather events and disasters around the country make plain, the effects of climate change on human health are real and urgent. Communities are rapidly seeking solutions that address multiple problems at once, such as housing, health, climate change and equity. A local example of one such "triple-bottom line" solution is PUSH Green, a […]
Nuclear Colonialism in the Age of the Ban Treaty: From New Mexico to the Marshall Islands & across the Pacific
Zoom Meeting NYThe Affected Communities Working Group of the Nuclear Ban Treaty Collaborative will host this seminar. Speakers and artists of affected communities and allies will weave together the history of nuclear colonialism from uranium mining, nuclear testing, production and use— to the deadly waste that will be with us for generations to come. Moderator: Pam Kingfisher, […]
The Uyghurs of China: Who they Are, Human Rights Abuses, Implications for US Policy
Zoom Meeting NYA Panel Discussion with: Garner Bovingdon, author of The Uyghurs: Strangers in Their Own Land and professor of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University Kate Kizer, human rights advocate and columnist at Responsible Statecraft Alkan Akad, China Specialist, Amnesty International Register to attend. The Chinese government’s treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority has become one of the most […]
2022 Climate Movement Strategy Update
Zoom Meeting NYGeneral Meeting of Climate Crisis Policy & The Earth Bill Network. This meeting features updates on active campaigns in Congress, with expert guests from leading coalitions. We also work for The Earth Bill and a climate bill package, organizing by Congressional District. Featuring Rania Beatrice, March for Science; Todd Fernandez, Earth Bill Network; Felice […]
Environmental Justice TF Mtg: POLLUTION – POLLUTION – POLLUTION = HEALTH WORLD-WIDE
Zoom Meeting NYTONIGHT AT 7 ON ZOOM, join WNYPC's Environmental Justice Task Force & WNY Drilling Defense for for a presentation on water pollution in WNY with John C. who has been studying water pollution issues for several decades. Meeting details: Meeting ID: 853 4257 2268 Passcode: Algal +16465588656,,85342572268#,,,,*401170# US (New York)
This Current Moment: US Nuclear Weapon Policy & Back from the Brink
Zoom Meeting NYPlease join NH Peace Action for a discussion about the danger this current moment presents with regard to nuclear weapons, and the ways in which Back from the Brink serves as a vehicle for effective grassroots organizing to eliminate the threat that they pose, with Michael Klare and Denise Duffield. This event is part of […]
Nuclear convoys: did you know that nuclear warheads could be driving through your town?
Zoom Meeting NYJoin CND, NFLA and Nukewatch for this online webinar to discuss nuclear convoys. Convoys carrying nuclear bombs often travel along Britain’s roads, putting at risk the communities which they travel through. No radiation warning symbols are carried and neither the public nor local authorities are warned of these nuclear convoys. This webinar will discuss these convoys, […]
PeaceJam Buffalo 2022 begins!
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWelcoming youths from ages 8-14 years old to learn about social justice and leadership skills to create positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world! Learn about Nobel Peace Laureates Learn, lead, and share inspiration and talents Fulfill community service through the group's Service Learning Project Be part of a diverse group learning to […]
