Category: Events

Residents Draw The Line For Change

Residents Draw The Line For Change

By Shykeia Spinks

WASHINGTON, DC ⎼ According to 10,630 DC residents, it’s time to pass the Clean Energy DC Act. Many of them turned out yesterday, along with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), to decorate the halls of the Council with signed petitions as well as hand deliver them to council members.

CCAN kicked the day off by stringing more than 10,000 signed petitions together in a blue and green banner. Residents then, stood side by side with it to span the width of the first floor of the Council building. Together, they “drew the line” for climate action.

The inspirational event ended with DC residents going office by office with a simple message “The climate can’t wait, and neither can we.” Years of progress calls for a strong and equitable climate and clean energy policy right here in DC.

If you are a DC resident, you can lend your voice to the cause. “Send a message to your council members”, said Camila Thorndike, DC Campaign Director at the CCAN Action Fund.

“This needs to pass out of Councilmember McDuffie’s committee by November 28, if it’s then going to go to the committee of the whole for the two votes that it will need to become alive this year.” 

Passing the Clean Energy Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018 puts DC economically and financially forward. Click HERE to send a message to your Councilmembers asking them to pass it today!

Click HERE to relive the excitement of the day and see a video of the historical petition drop!

 

We Have A Bill! Celebrate the Introduction of a DC Carbon Price

We Have A Bill! Celebrate the Introduction of a DC Carbon Price

June 5, 9:00 AM

It’s finally here–the date Councilmember Cheh has proposed to introduce a carbon fee bill! Join us for a press conference and to celebrate.

Here are the details:
Who: Everyone in favor of a carbon fee and rebate in DC
What: Press conference and celebration of the introduction of a carbon fee bill
Where: Front steps of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington DC, 20004
When: Tuesday June 5th at 9:00 AM

RSVP today!

Speak up for #PriceItDC at the D.C. Candidate Forums

Speak up for #PriceItDC at the D.C. Candidate Forums

Election season is underway for the D.C. city council. Join us during the month of May at candidate forums to show your support for #PriceItDC and climate action.

We need YOU to make sure that everyone running for office this year knows: D.C. residents want leaders who will act on climate, protect our communities, and pass a carbon rebate NOW.

Thursday, May 3: Hear the Candidates!
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 Eye Street SW)
When: Thursday, May 3, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, May 12: 2018 “I Rent, I Vote”: Tenant Town Hall and Candidate Forum
Where: All Souls Unitarian Church (1500 Harvard St NW)
When: Saturday, May 12, 11:00am – 3:00pm

Thursday, May 31: The “Year of the Anacostia” Candidates Forum
Where: Anacostia High School (1601 16th street, SE)
When: Thursday, May 31, 6:00 – 9:00pm

RSVP Here!

Phone Banking and Art-Making party for the Climate Day of Action!

Phone Banking and Art-Making party for the Climate Day of Action!

Get ready for Climate Action!

Our Climate Day of Action is coming up fast and we need your help making this event a huge success!

Join us in our preparations, there will be something for everyone. For those more artistically inclined you can help us make interesting visuals and signs for the rally. While those who prefer to keep their art skills secret, you can give phonebanking a try to help ensure a great turn out on April 13th.

Here are the details:
What: Art build and Phone-bank
When: April 10th 6:00-8:30 PM
Where: Unicorn Habitat, 607 L St NE Washington D.C. 2002
Why: We need your help making eye-catching signs and ensuring we have a great turn out for our lobby day
Who: Everyone is welcome

RSVP today!

DC Environmental Film Festival: Spread the word about the carbon price!

DC Environmental Film Festival: Spread the word about the carbon price!

March 15-25

Join us at the biggest film event of the year as we spread the word about the “Put A Price On It, D.C.” campaign!

Every year, the D.C. Environmental Film Festival premiers a showcase of environmentally themed films.This year, the Environmental Film Festival starts Thursday, March 15th and ends Sunday, March 25th. This is the largest environmental film festival in the world. And it’s a great opportunity for us to spread the word and build momentum to victory!

But we need your help! We have many volunteer opportunities for you to help us collect petitions and recruit new volunteers for the campaign. The screenings will take place at museums, embassies, libraries, universities and local theaters throughout the city.

RSVP here!

Where’s the Bill? Day of Climate Action

Where’s the Bill? Day of Climate Action

April 13th 12:30-3:00 pm

We’re bringing EVERYONE together to descend on the D.C. Council Building to urge our Councilmembers to support and pass a carbon fee-and-rebate policy.

On April 13, we’ll kick off an action-packed day with a rally at 12:30pm outside the Wilson Building led by students and professors from across D.C. Then at 1:30pm we’ll head inside to meet our legislators face to face.

The day’s events will focus on students and D.C. youth because their immediate futures are at risk. However, everyone who cares about the future of the city is invited to join and support the students as we work together to pass a carbon fee-and-rebate this year!

Here are the details:

What: Where’s the Bill? Day of Climate Action
When: April 13th 12:30-3:00 pm
Where: John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 506 Washington, DC 20004
(2 blocks south of Metro Center)
Details: Wear yellow! We’ll have some yellow campaign shirts to loan, but please wear yellow if you can.
Why: It’s time to pass a carbon fee and rebate in D.C!

 

RSVP now!

Discussion on Climate & Environmental Justice: A Carbon Fee & Rebate in DC

Discussion on Climate & Environmental Justice: A Carbon Fee & Rebate in DC

Monday, February 26, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20011

Join us for a discussion with climate scientist Danielle J. L. Meitiv and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s “Put A Price On It DC” campaign, Camila Thorndike.

Danielle will present her research and how it can be used to enhance our understanding of the climate crisis. She will also share how the climate movement in Montgomery County is progressing.

Camila will then share with us how efforts are progressing with the DC City Council introducing and passing the bill for a carbon fee-and-rebate policy this year. The policy tackles climate change and inequality by cutting greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2032, and laying the groundwork for a universal basic income. The Climate and Community Reinvestment Act of D.C. would require companies that buy and sell fossil fuels to pay a fee on every ton of greenhouse gas emissions they produce. The majority of the fees would be returned through a quarterly “rebate” to D.C. residents and invested in D.C. clean energy.

Metro D.C. Democratic Socialists of America have not yet endorsed the bill, but this meeting will serve as an opportunity for area residents to learn about the policy and discuss whether MDC DSA should support it.

There will be an open discussion and a Q&A period—you can submit questions or concerns ahead of time here.

More information on climate change and the proposed carbon fee-and-rebate policy can be found below:

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Mayor Bowser’s Budget Engagement Forum #3: Anacostia

Mayor Bowser’s Budget Engagement Forum #3: Anacostia

Saturday, February 24, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Help us tell Mayor Bowser that DC needs a carbon price now!

We are getting ever closer to having our bill introduced in the D.C. Council. So it’s important that we have the Mayor on our side. Every year the Mayor holds Community Budget Forums to allow residents to offer their values, priorities, and ideas on how the next year’s budget should be developed. We need each and every one of you climate champions to show up and represent the “Put A Price On It, D.C.” campaign.

Join us for the opportunity to make history and show DC Mayor that WE MEAN BUSINESS!

Here are the details:

What: Mayor Bowser’s Budget Engagement Forum #3: Anacostia
When: Saturday, February 24, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Kramer Middle School 1700 Q St SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20020
Who: You and all your friends. Invite a few!
How: RSVP for all the details

RSVP today!

Carbon Rebate Campaign Volunteer Training Webinar

Carbon Rebate Campaign Volunteer Training Webinar

Wednesday, November 29, 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Get your gameface ready, we are going to finish out 2017 full of climate action! The best part about finishing off the year off right is that we are coming to a living room near you! We welcome you to join THE campaign volunteer training to pass a carbon rebate policy in our fine city.

You’ll get all your questions answered and receive top-notch training on how to win the support of D.C. Councilmembers, ANCs, Civic and Citizen Associations, local businesses, and your neighbors at the farmers market.

Here are the details:

What: Carbon Rebate Campaign Volunteer Training Webinar
When: Wedensday, November 29th, 7:30 pm
Where: A laptop near you!
Who: You and all your friends. Invite a few!
How: RSVP for all the details

RSVP today!

“We Can’t Wait”: Rally to Put A Price on Carbon Pollution in DC

“We Can’t Wait”: Rally to Put A Price on Carbon Pollution in DC

Wednesday, October 25, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join the “Put a Price On It, D.C.” coalition, made up of hundreds of advocates and over 40 organizations, on October 25th to rally with us in support of a carbon fee-and-rebate policy for DC!

Over the past year, the momentum for the campaign to put a price on carbon pollution in the District has grown, with DC city Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Mary Cheh asserting that it’s now a matter of “how,” not “if” the Council will debate and discuss the bill.

We need your help to insist that the Council introduce the bill by the end of the year. Bring your friends and colleagues down to the steps of the Wilson Building during your lunch break to make sure the Council hears our voices in the fight against carbon pollution!

Who: The “Put A Price On It, D.C.” Coalition–made up of hundreds of advocates and over 40 organizations and businesses
What: Community rally to show DC Councilmembers know that We Can’t Wait — the time for a carbon price in DC is now!
When: October 25th at noon
Where: Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW)

RSVP today!