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to go completely fossil free?
On May 14th at 7 pm at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center (1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA), join community and movement leaders in discussing how California can be a global model for the transition from a major oil-producing state to a new economy based on equity, justice, and 100% renewable energy.
Antonia Juhasz (author, investigative journalist)
Bill McKibben (author, co-founder of 350.org)
Pennie Opal Plant (Idle No More SF Bay)
Juan Flores (Center on Race, Poverty, & the Environment)
Kathryn Lybarger (AFSCME, California Labor Federation)
Hey all!
I’m helping organize a great speaking event May 14th in Oakland – with Bill McKibben, Antonia Juhasz, Pennie Opal Plant, Juan Flores, Kathryn Lybarger and more. It’s focused on how California could be the first major oil economy to go fossil free – and lead a global transition to 100% renewable energy. It’s reinforcing an emerging campaign pushing Governor Brown on these issues, supports the broader Keep-It-In-The-Ground movement, and builds momentum towards mass mobilizing efforts in September around the Global Climate Action Summit in SF.
We’re actively looking for (and appreciate!) any promotional help – it’s a large 1300-person venue, and we think this could really support a lot of important work happening across the movement. We are happy to offer co-sponsorship of the event with allied organizations, offering organizational listing on event info, complimentary tickets, and tabling space in the lobby. We’ve got a Partner Packet here that offers event details, template email language, social media tools etc. If you are able to help, please contact Matt@350.org to coordinate.
Matt
MattJosephLeonard@gmail.com
Could California become the first major economy to go completely fossil free?
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are will be available on a sliding scale – no-one turned away for lack of funds. (No tickets available at the door). All tickets are general admission seating. Please contact events@350.org if you have accessibility or translation needs.
There is very limited parking on site (off of Madison St), but there are several nearby garages, and walking distance from both 19th and 12th ST BART stations. Doors open at 6:15pm. The Program starts at 7:00 sharp, and ends by 9:00.
MONDAY, MAY 14TH
REAL CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PANEL EVENT
Join community members and movement leaders to discuss how California can be a global model for the transition from a major oil-producer to a 100% renewable energy economy based on equity and justice.
When: Monday, May 14th | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
Who: Bill McKibben, Juan Flores, Pennie Opal Plant, Antonia Juhasz & Gloria Ushigua Santi
Reserve your seat
Doors open at 6:15pm. The program starts at 7:00pm sharp, and ends by 9:00pm.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available on a sliding scale. No-one will be turned away for lack of funds. No tickets available at the door. Please contact events@350.org for comp ticket and if you have accessibility or translation needs. All tickets are general admission seating.
Speakers
About
Can California become the first major economy to go completely fossil free?
Join community and movement leaders to discuss how California can be a global model for how to transition from a major oil-producing state to a new economy based on equity, justice, and 100% renewable energy. From wildfires, droughts, oil spills, refinery and pipeline explosions, and deadly pollution – Californians already know how serious the climate crisis is, and have felt its impacts firsthand. The fossil fuel era is ending, and this is our opportunity to lead a global transition that protects our health, our environment, and our communities.
As Governor Jerry Brown hosts the Global Climate Action Summit this September 12-14 in San Francisco, we must be be clear about what real climate leadership looks like, and how California can lead the way on building a Fossil Free economy based on sustainability and justice.
Transit & Parking
Public Transit:
The venue is 0.6 miles (12 minute walk) from 19th Street BART Station, and 0.4 miles (8 minute walk) from Lake Merritt BART Station.
Parking:
There is very limited parking onsite (off of Madison St), but there are several nearby garages.
Partners
- Rock the Bike
- Diablo Rising Tide
- Californians Against Fracking
- Rootskeeper
- Friends of the Earth
- Conscious Elders Network/Elder Activists Social Justice Team
- Food & Water Watch
- Sunflower Alliance
- Fossil Free California
- 350 Bay Area
- The Sanders Institute
- ClimateTruth.org
- and more
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