Sierra Club Fundraiser

From Wisconsin Chapter Sierra Club:

The Wisconsin Chapter Sierra Club is working to protect land, air, water, wildlife, ecosystems, and our climate from the forces that would exploit, mine, extract, pollute, and harm them. Their small but mighty staff is aided by teams of volunteers from around the state who help plan and prioritize actions and campaigns that benefit all of us. These teams also network with other state and regional groups to help strengthen and amplify efforts.

Once a year, the teams hold a fundraiser to ensure they have resources to prepare, promote, and carry out their actions.

That fundraiser is going on now through August 13, with a special online program on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. The itinerary includes some of Wisconsin’s dark sky locations, a visit with Scott Lind, president of the Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative, and special segments, created by our volunteer-led teams, sharing how their campaign work connects to the nocturnal world.

This event is free to attend with opportunities to donate to support the work of our volunteer-led campaign teams throughout the evening. All proceeds help support the work of the Wisconsin Chapter right here in our beautiful state.

We'll have some fun playing Dark Sky Trivia and those who make an online donation of $5 or more will receive a fun glow-in-the-dark sticker.

Sign up to join us here!

Visit theTeam pages to learn more and donate:

• Wildlife Team
• Water Team
• Transportation Team
• Tar Sands Team
• Lands Team
• Beyond Coal Team

State Treasurer Forum

 From Young Democrats of Wisconsin:

The Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin 3rd CD are cohosting a forum with the two Democrats running in the primary for the office of State Treasurer. It will be on Tuesday, July 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Concordia Ballroom , 1129 La Crosse Street.

Sign Up to attend here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1588129705999348/

Situation: Dire

More than 10,000 Europeans have died due to this summer's unprecedented but predictable heat wave. 

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation has been wiped off the map by one of the dozens of wildfires burning through Canada. (Donate here.)

You may have seen the harrowing footage of a train trying to make it through the flames in Ontario.

In Milwaukee, the Air Quality Index was reportedly off the charts, with Madison and La Crosse creeping toward don't go there.

 

We aren't just killing off humans, we are destroying our fellow creatures, too. 

 

 

Meanwhile, the Guardian (UK) reports that "Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar. Guardian analysis found the removals coincided with the Trump administration’s push to weaken efficiency rules." And the billionaires backing Trump are building their bunkers and telling us AI will "solve" the climate crisis. These people are crazy. Who will stop them?

WE ARE BURNING UP, PEOPLE! We have to quit driving gas cars. We have to quit flying. We have to shut down coal and gas plants. We have to stop eating high-carbon foods like beef, dairy, coffee, chocolate. We have to stop wasting food. We have to quit tearing down refurbishable buildings. We have to quit making, buying, and shipping junk we don't need. We have to end the plastic apocalypse. And not just us, but our workplaces, schools, businesses, and governments.

If you are a community leader or in elected office, this is your chance. Do not work to maintain the status quo that is leading to this hell. Do the right thing. Steer more money to real, impactful climate action (reducing emissions, changing policies and procedures, supporting lower-carbon transportation, food systems, events, and more). Prioritize actions that actually reduce emissions. Don't let those who want no change, like the parking ayatollahs, block climate action efforts. Pull your colleagues into climate reality.

We can do minor things, but major things are needed. We have to get rid of the evil clowns in the White House and Congress and those who enable them.

Coulee DSA Saturday

From Coulee DSA

Join Coulee DSA this Saturday any time between 9 and 11 at Oh Oh Coffee for our monthly coffee social. As always, your first cup is on us. If you want to knock doors for Emily Berge or Francesca Hong, we can make that happen. Emily Berge will also be stopping by briefly after her stint as a guest barista at The Root Note from 9 to 10:30.

Online Training to Protect Science

From Union of Concerned Scientists:

This August, members of Congress will head home for recess—they'll be in our communities, at town halls, and in our neighborhoods. This is one of the most powerful windows all year to make our voices heard.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) invites you to three Action Hour training webinars this July as we prepare scientists and science supporters, new and old, to take bold, hands-on action during August recess: collecting petitions, sharing stories, and showing up at town halls to protect science and democracy.

We suggest you register for the Action Hour focused on the action you're most interested in taking, to make the best use of your time.

Action Hour: Collecting and Delivering Petitions
Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: Noon–1:00 p.m. CT
 Register for the petition training.

Learn the tactics behind one of the most effective tools in our advocacy toolbox, collecting signatures and delivering them directly to your elected officials' offices.

Action Hour: Storytelling Through Social Media
Date: Wednesday, July 22
Time: Noon–2:00 p.m. CT
 Register for the social media training.

Your story is a powerful tool for change. Learn how to use social media to share why science matters to you and help others see themselves in this fight too.

Action Hour: Engaging with Elected Officials at Town Halls 
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: Noon–1:00 p.m. CT
 Register for the town hall training.

Town halls are one of the few times all year you can speak directly to your legislators. Learn how to show up, ask sharp questions, and hold them accountable.

You don't need to be an expert to participate, you just need to show up. Each training is designed to meet you where you are and send you into recess ready to take action.

No matter who you are, where you sit, or what your personal tolerance for risk might be, there is something you can do. Join us as we stand united to protect the values we believe in: Science. Justice. Integrity. Democracy. And so much more. Together we are rising to meet this moment. Be part of it, register today!

Sincerely,

Melissa Varga
Associate Director, Scientist Organizing
Union of Concerned Scientists