ACTION OF THE MONTH: We are harvesting climate votes! Help us reach 130,000 Colorado voters before election day.
A 1.5 C or close path is still possible, but only with radical change
While our individualistic society still pushes individual choices and virtue, if we press to shift larger systems like our electricity generation and distribution, we can get to the greenhouse gas reductions needed in-state by 2025. Learn more.
Proposed Policy Seeks to Support Farmers in Transitioning to Sustainable Practices – Is it Enough?
The importance of soil health in mitigating climate change is gaining attention at the federal level – what do farmers need to make the transition? Read more
Harvest Season Reflections from the Colorado Regenerative Network: Ranchers Uniting Towards Ecosystem Stewardship
Moving forward together, a network of regenerative ranchers and practitioners build a holistic management demonstration, education, and resource-sharing hub. Read more.
Walk the Talk: How schools can save with solar
The public education system has been hit particularly hard by coronavirus-related budget cuts. Renewable energy is an ideal solution to working around funding deficits and providing better educational tools to students across the country. Read more.
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CLIMATE HERO OF THE MONTH
Thank you to Sam Allen for your volunteer efforts! When he is not working with our national forests doing trail restoration and construction or as a fire lookout, you can find him volunteering with 350 Colorado Renewable Energy and Public Lands Committees. READ MORE
A STORY OF BIBLICAL DIMENSIONS: CHAFFEE COUNTY CITIZENS VS NESTLÉ
On October 20, Nestlé Water will ask the Chaffee County commissioners to grant them another ten years of syphoning pure spring water from Ruby Mountain Spring, in order to truck it to Denver, fill it into plastic bottles and sell it back to Coloradans. Nestlé is known for its ruthless business practices. Undaunted, 350 Central Colorado and its allies are going to battle with this Goliath. READ MORE
VIDEO OF THE MONTH: A READING & VIRTUAL STORYTELLING WITH PAM HOUSTON
Last month 350 Colorado welcomed renowned author Pam Houston to celebrate her highly successful memoir “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country.” Deep Creek raises concern about the many ways we endanger the natural world’s delicate balance, and the enigmatic powers of nature. WATCH THE RECORDING.
350CO & FOSSIL FREE PERA LAUNCH VIDEO CALLING ON CANADIAN PERA TO DIVEST FROM FOSSIL FUELS
350 Colorado and the Fossil Free PERA campaign teamed up with allies in Canada to call out harmful fossil fuel investments made by both Colorado and Canadian pension funds that are directly and adversely impacting Colorado communities. CHECK IT OUT.
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