Sno-Isle News January 2021

 

Focus on the future transition we seek
  January 11, 2021
In this issue...
What are our 2021 Environmental and Social Justice Priorities?
Third Thursday Meeting & Social
Jan. 21, from 6 to 7 pm.

Learn about Sierra Club's 2021 Washington State Legislative priorities. Discover what they mean for our state and your local community, and where you might focus your environmental energy this coming year. And of course, as always, there will be time for casual conversation as we toast the new year.

REGISTER to get the Zoom link
Sno-Isle Equity and Justice

Thurs. Jan. 28, from 7 to 8 pm.
Please REGISTER to get the Zoom link
 
Our discussion this month will focus on local and Washington State Tribes.
 
Please read the Crosscut article: Native History is WA History and take the Test! 

Bonus article from the Washington Post: An Ancient People With A Modern Climate Plan
Take Action
Continue Opposition to Navy Training in our State Parks
The Navy proposes to conduct "Stealth Special Operations Training" in our state parks. This involves Navy personnel sneaking into parks to covertly observe park visitors. If you don't think our parks should be used for war games, please speak up. The comment period ends Jan. 22.
Green Snohomish Plastics Drive
 
Help keep plastics out of landfills by collecting plastic bags and other types of plastic to be used in manufacture of Trex wood alternative decking and outdoor furniture. Green Snohomish invites you to help them gather 500 pounds of plastic, which will earn their city of Snohomish a Treks bench. 
What You Can Do
 
Fossil Fuels Legislation Needs Support
 
Submit your comment today and urge your lawmakers in Olympia to use the best available science for evaluating the climate changing greenhouse gas emissions of coal, oil, and gas projects. A hearing in the  House Environmental Committee is scheduled for January 14.
Take Action!
 
Events
Online Climate Change Class
Every Monday Jan.11 - Feb. 8 from 10 am to noon
 
Hear from Dr. Frances Solomon about climate change causes and solutions in this course from the Edmonds Community College. Discussions will interweave scientific evidence, policies, and suggested actions.  Sign up
Indigenous Peoples Forum
Wed. Jan. 27 from noon to 12:30 pm

Dennis Lewarch, Suquamish Tribe Tribal Historic Preservation Officer will share information about the first inhabitants of our region. This presentation is offered by the new Edmonds Waterfront Center as part of "Edmonds from the Beginning" series.
Register for this Zoom event by email: Angel.Malidore@EdmondsWaterfrontCenter.org 
 
Good News
2020 Recognitions
 
We received many nominations for recognition for our friends working on environmental and social justice issues. We recognized many inspiring people throughout Island and Snohomish counties at our December 17, 2020 social, which was attended by more than 65 people.
See the List->
The Tulalip Tribes Climate Protection

Coordinating efforts to mitigate and adapt to the world’s changing climate is a priority goal of the Tulalip Tribes. Explore their Website and find out what they are doing to take climate action, continue their community’s resilience in light of extreme weather events and harmful environmental trends, and the strategies they are taking to continue their stewardship of treaty resources.

Learn more, read the Everett Daily Herald's January 3rd in-depth Article about the work of these regional leaders. 
No More Bank Funds for Arctic Drilling

Whidbey student activists report that Bank of America will no longer fund new drilling in the Arctic, making it the last major American bank to stop. Pressure from the Gwich'in Nation and other Indigenous communities has been key to this decision, which the Whidbey Student Leaders group has been advocating.
Photo by Peter Mather
Providence Hospitals Reduce Emissions 

As the beginning of a system-wide change, Providence Medical Center in Portland has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions by switching to an anesthetic agent that stays in the atmosphere for only a year, instead of lingering up to 14 years, like some other products. Our Everett hospital is also committed to making change for a greener future.

Let there be spaces in your togetherness.  

~ Kahlil Gibran
 
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