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01/19/2025

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Donald Trump’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is grossly unqualified and a dangerous pick to be put in charge of safeguarding our nation’s health and must be stopped!

01/14/2025

Awareness and ACTIONS for Indivisible Climate Team:

GRASSROOTS actions/involvement

ZWWC (zerowastewarrencounty.org)-farmers market compost collection booth; pollution/climate adjacent (www.cleanairactionnetwork.org)

North Country Earth Action and Overhead Pass Light Brigade ; we will re present the “Were Still In” MOU at

ToQ(www.northcountryearthaction.org)

Sustainable Saratoga

Review Climate Reality (https://www.climaterealityproject.org/join-reality?ms=WebButtonSignUp) and install their app Climate Action Now for daily interaction

STATE BILLS and actions:

State of the State 1/14 1p including plans for the coming year. She will announce her budget. Call 888 724 8943 to urge her to include key legislation of the NY HeatAct to move off fossil fuels.

Gov Hochul just signed the Superfund Bill which makes industry/polluters pay and a bill prohibiting C02 fracking. Bills not passed in the last legislative session which will come up in 2025= the flawed Repackaging Act, the Better Bottle Bill, The New York Heat Act which lifts the requirement for utilities to install fossil fuel pipelines within 100 feet of any new building, the Governor’s Cap Trade and Invest program with a bill by Parker and Kelles placing guardrails on the program to ensure success, a climate education bill and a bill for NYS Teachers Retirement System to divest from fossil fuels.

Constituents, activist groups in Albany, GELF (Green Environmental Legal Fund), Saratoga and Greater Queensbury along with state wide coalitions such as Food and Water Watch, NY Renews and Beyond Plastics are calling for a speeding up of passage of climate laws to give teeth to the 2019 CLCPA, the state climate law. Support for enforcement capacity for the state’s Green Amendment is also being promoted. These should emerge in the budget and also in 2025 legislative session which will require lobbying of representatives and rallies and petitions and phonetrees. There is a day of action on Jan 28in Albany to promote “Beyond Plastics” Bottle and Repackaging bills. There will be phone trees and online lobby training groups for these and other important climate bills. Indivisible media team will forward you information.

Action:California Attorney General Rob Bonta's groundbreaking lawsuit against ExxonMobil (you'll download the .PDF)
https://bennington-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/27sGXgPl5bqKc0G4y075LOQRwTuOkOe7lLqWWOHfzpB8JOK-skwFasASBMm5JyLfIYJrdm_oHnVCIUK4PgdAylOvNae22kPaKg0H7woxlfcJe3QpqeSwsKuC9jJvPUDIK21j8CmdCe2Bw2EWdDXa64zIddaq4P6QWF-_hXS3yrlRKO5bk_1oxlVp5AVkPQgn9296XUdQ6Oxqc2wuDCLpBx5lruYfcgaRNd8bBm4wgJMQrJGR3-5Amp37HnOs9u9EV4P0X2-YOmoHQ
could be a game-changer in holding Big Plastic accountable for runaway pollution.

Urge NY attorney general Tish James to follow California's lead and launch a similar suit Read the letter and sign here.
https://bennington-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2h2zJsmIhxtMFwXdQvTQ1_TyVaI0HvFolXR6jHgD_2koOOK-skwH17kADkSBvkBcos37IHBv4unGd_rK8KLiJoBaEBF5LVwcmUknqdvfb2fG6JwcBHhFIwiK1MIetWELI6EdJrEhoZCPor36fRLQ9UJ7-8v36E6kRPEBp4qmBsHZk5xphTjzSoDg9ke5N8Pq5jzW4Ju5OPg
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY

There is a Warren County Task Force to reignite County CSC(climate smart community) initiatives: reinvigorating towards Bronze Certification that incentivizes and awards funding for projects related to decarbonization and emissions reduction via NYSERDA and the DEC. Grants are pending for the Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator, for an educational program that would help the County better track waste streams, and that would help promote educational resources for recycling and composting for a compost Pilot Program. Discussion is underway to support a county wide GHG emissions inventory and a Climate Action Plan.

Municipal CSC/CEC committees (Queensbury/Glens Falls) are promoting solar, EV, and HVAC campaigns as well as Tree City status with financial awards for work achieved in creating a Clean Fleet Inventory and replacement of all (986 cobra head streetlights with LED’s), Clean Heating and Cooling Community Campaigns at $200,000 and a new REUSE shed, compost project, electric landscaping, possibly installation of solar at town facilities

National Horizon
Prior to Jan 20: Call white house/Biden (202 456 1111)/ Congress to:
Declare climate change a national emergency under the National Emergencies and Stafford Acts. Amplify that besides from the Paris Accord Trump may withdraw US from UN Framework on climate change. It would take 2/3 approval of Congress to rejoin.

Pay US share pf reparations to developing nations; damage by US 24% of carbon footprint as 6% of the
world’s population,

Stop LNG (Liquified natural gas) exports which will levy a new energy tax on households

Publicize and support the Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act (TECRA), legislation to"restrict access to the U.S. financial system for those individuals and companies most responsible for exacerbating climate change and deforestation."

Come out against Manchin’s Dirty Deal permit reform bill; Redirect all agency funds towards renewable energy and away from fossil fuels ;

Establish high labor standards (ex. Order?) to protect workers against extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and other climate emergencies through strong Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.

Get out relentless strong press on what the IRA has facilitated and that Biden recently mandated a protection of 625 M acres of vulnerable areas of the ocean from oil and gas drilling.

Note: In Congress week of Jan 13:
proposed cuts to green energy tax credits, worth as much as $500 billion, could be tricky — as the document notes, they depend “on political viability.” Already 18 House Republicans — 14 of whom won reelection in November — warned Johnson against prematurely repealing some of the IRA’s energy tax credits, which are funding multiple manufacturing projects in GOP districts.

Trump will most likely take the US out of the Paris Accords and undo many Biden policies; the $7,500 EV tax credit
https://climateactionnow.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDEInPP65_.-d9FVRVv1XIijNIflxs3YHbMKnnP68Kv_Uy.zuN0242jkNc~jvYwXHPHIk
is one of his most alarming campaign promises. It’s also a gift to the Chinese
https://climateactionnow.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDEInPP65_.-d9FVRVv1XIijNIflxs3YHbMKnnP68Kv_Uy.zuN0242jkNc~jvYwXHPHI0
and completely at odds with his pledge to rebuild the U.S. manufacturing sector.

For updates on actions email: Lisa Adamson [email protected]
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01/14/2025

"OUR" LETTER TO:
{& IT HELPS}

December 23, 2024
The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Re: Support Modernizing New York’s Returnable Container Act (“Bottle Bill”) as Part of Your
Executive Budget or as a Program Priority, Which Would Increase Redemption Rates, Reduce
Litter, Help Reduce Solid Wastes, and Protect Jobs & Businesses
Dear Governor Hochul,
The undersigned organizations write to express our strong support to modernize New York’s Returnable
Container Act, commonly known as the ‘Bottle Bill.’ It's time to update the law to increase the deposit
value, include popular non-carbonated beverages, wine, spirits, hard cider, and other beverage containers.
Expanding the type of beverages in the Bottle Bill deposit program will result in billions of bottles being
diverted from landfills and incinerators. An expanded Bottle Bill will further reduce pollution, especially
plastic pollution, all while lifting up workers in the recycling and redemption industry.
There are four important steps needed to modernize the law:
Expand the type of covered beverage containers. Modernization expands the types and number of
beverage containers covered by the Bottle Bill. Other states from Maine to California include a diverse
range of non-carbonated beverages, wine, and liquor with great success. Any modernization plan
appropriately exempts all dairy, dairy-like, and 100% vegetable and fruit juice containers.
Increase the amount of the deposit to a dime. The impact of the nickel deposit that was approved in
1982 has eroded over time. A mere inflation update would likely make that deposit nearly fifteen cents. To
ensure that those who wish to redeem their deposits can easily do so, we need a portion of the additional
revenues collected by the state to be used to ensure better compliance and enhance access to redemption
entities. Oregon has already increased deposits on beverage containers to 10 cents, leading to an
immediate increase in recycling redemption rates. An additional benefit is that an increased deposit (plus
an expansion to new containers) will help "canners," those hard-working individuals who collect
redeemable containers that are discarded by the original consumer.
Increase the "handling fee,” which has not been increased in 15 years. The "handling fee" is the
funding stream for redemption centers, entities which exist to make it easier for consumers to redeem
containers as well as helping the state's redemption rate. As you know, the costs of running a business
have significantly increased over the past 15 years, but the funding for redemption centers has not. As a
result, over 100 centers have had to close, thus undermining the program, reducing consumer
convenience, and costing the state jobs. We urge that you include a phase-in increase in the fee as part of
your budget.
Modernization has other benefits as well. The bill’s reuse provisions would reduce single-use plastic
bottles that are made from fossil fuels, bringing it more in alignment with NYSERDA’s Climate Plan by
phasing out single-use packaging. Deposit programs are also much better for glass recycling. The
recovery rates for glass containers under deposit are 2-3 times the rate as they are recycled in curbside
programs. The quality of material is significantly better, without contamination, such that the glass from
the bottle deposit program is virtually all returned to glass container manufacturing plants in New York
and neighboring states in the region.
The above provisions, plus other important reforms, are included in S.237-C/A.6353-A of the 2024
legislative session. We support that bill and urge you to include it as part of your executive budget or
embrace it as a program proposal. As you know, modernization of the law was included as part of the
DEC’s “New York State Solid Waste Management Plan: Building the Circular Economy Through
Sustainable Materials Management (2023 - 2032).”
We urge your support for this important environmental and economic justice initiative. Including the
Bigger, Better Bottle Bill in your FY 2025-2026 Executive Budget or as a program proposal will bolster
the state’s efforts to reduce litter, enhance recycling, create jobs, lift up canners in disadvantaged
communities, expand equity, and ease consumer participation.
Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to working with you to ensure a cleaner
environment.
Sincerely,

350Brooklyn
350NYC

5 Cent Bottle Return LLC
A&A Redemption Center, Inc
AAJA
ACES Aurorans for Climate and Environmental
Sense
Adirondack Voters for Change
Albany Presbytery Peacemaking Task Force
Albany UU Green Sanctuary Team
Albion Redemption Center
All Our Energy
Allegany Beverage and Redemption
Alliance for a Green Economy
Amir holdings inc
AQS REDEMPTION INC
ARC Redemption Inc.
Auburn Bottle Return
Aytzim: Ecological Judaism
Bag O’ Nickels Redemption
Best Buds @ SU
Beyond Plastics
Beyond Plastics Brooklyn
Beyond Plastics Queens
Beyond Plastics Schenectady
Beyond Plastics Sullivan County NY
Big Reuse
Bottle Bills
BOTTLE DEPOT
Bottle World inc
Bottles For The Brave
BSA Pack 4076
BSA Troop 4085
Buffalo Nickel Redemption
Buffalo Pug and Small Breed Rescue Inc
Buffalos Best Bottles
Burroughs Audubon Nature Club
Buy Local, Grow Local
CAMDEN CANS & BOTTLE RETURN
Camden Cans & Bottle Returns
Campaign for Renewable Energy
Can Stop Redemption Center and Groceries, Inc.
Capital Region Interfaith Creation Care
Coalition (CRICCC)
Cash For Cans Express Corp
Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
Caz Cans LLC
Center for Independence of the Disabled, New
York (CIDNY)
Center for Justice & Democracy
Center for Urban Environmental Reform
Church Women United in New York State
Citizens Concerned About Plastic Pollution
Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls
Clean Air Coalition of Western New York
CLYNK
CNY Redemption
Coalition for Outreach, Policy & Education
(COPE)
Community Advocates for a Sustainable
Environment
Coins to dollars redemption center
ColorBrightonGreen
Columbia County Reduces Waste--Bring Your
Own (CCRW--BYO)
Community Beverage
Compost International
Corbitt's Corner
Creating Change Redemption Center
D & p recycle inc.
D.C Redemption
Deep Green Resistance New York City
Deignan Institute for Earth and Spirit at Iona
University
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society
Don’t Trash the Catskills
Duanesburg Redemption Bottle & Can Return
Inc
Earth & Me
Ecojustice Collaborative
Elmirans & Friends Against Fracking
Elmsford Conservation Advisory Council
Environment Ministry of the Church of St.
Francis Xavier in Manhattan
Environmental Action Coalition
Exchange Redemption Inc
Exchange Redemption Inc
Express bottle return
Federated Conservationists of Westchester
County
Five Cents Fast
For the Many
For Your Canvenience
Fridays for Future Capital District NY
Frye Road Redemption Center
Fultonville Redemption Center
Glass Packaging Institute
Gliding Stars Inc
Grassroots Environmental Education
Grassroots Gardens WNY
Greece Baptist Sustainability Team
Green Bottle Redemption Center
Green Education and Legal Fund
GREEN LEGACY EXPRESS INC
Green Map System
Green World 168 LLC
GreeningUSA
GreenLatinos
Greenway Bottle and Can
Groundwork Hudson Valley
Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Association
Hilltop Redemption
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Impact 100 NYC
Indivisible New Rochelle
Indivisible Scarsdale
JK Peris, Inc.
Keep Rockland Beautiful
Lakeshore Bottle & Can Return Center
Lampros Solar
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters of Cortland County
League of Women Voters of New York State
Liberty Beer Depot Inc.
Livonia Redemption Center
Long Island Bottles and Cans Inc
Lowville redemption center
Mammoth Recycling
Mega Beverage Redemption Center Inc
Midstate Recycling LLC
Mohawk Redemption
MOSAIC
Mothers Out Front Dutchess Count
Mothers Out Front Tompkins
Nassau HIking & Outdoor Club
Neighborhood redemption center
New York Climate Action Group
New York Communities for Change (NYCC)
New York Progressive Action Network
New York Public Interest Research Group
New York State PTA
New Yorkers for Clean Power
Nickel and Dime Redemption Center
Nickel City Bottle and Can Redemption Center
Nickelback Bottle and Can Return
North American Climate, Conservation and
Environment(NACCE)
North Country Earth Action
North Shore Audubon Society
NYCD16 Indivisible
NYenvironcom
Onondaga Audubon
Operation SPLASH
Orange RAP
Orangutan Outreach
Park Slope Neighbors
PAUSE (People of Albany United for Safe
Energy) / 350Albany
People for a Healthy Environment
People for a Healthy Environment
Peoples Climate Movement - NY
Protect the Adirondacks
Putnam Progressives
Quick & Easy Bottle Return
Quick Stop beverage and grocery
Rabideau Redemption
RAFT (Residents Allied for the Future of Tioga)
REDEEMER BOTTLE AND CAN RETURN
CENTER
Residents Allied for the Future of Tioga (RAFT)
RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability
and Equity)
Rivers & Mountains GreenFaith Circle
RLS Management Solutions LLC
Rochester Area Interfaith Climate Action
(RAICA)
Roctricity LLC
Roseadon Enterprises
Roseadon Enterprises, Inc.
Safe Energy Rights Group
SAPHE
Saratoga Friends Meeting
Save the Pine Bush
Save the Sound
SDIPN! (Shut Down Indian Pt. NOW!)
Seatuck Environmental Association
Seneca Lake Guardian
Shelly's redemption center
Shoulette’s Redemption Depot
Shoulette’s Redemption Depot
Shut Down Indian Point NOW!
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Justice Team
Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, New York
Skidmore College Environmental Action Club
Smitty’s enterprises inc
Solarize Albany
Solidarity Committee of the Capital District
South Beach Civic Association
South Shore Audubon Society
St. Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan
Story of Stuff Project
SUNY New Paltz Environmental Task Force
Superior Redemption
Sure We Can
Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island
Chapter
Surfrider Foundation New York City
Sustainable Putnam
Sustainable Warwick
Syracuse Cultural Workers
Ten Lives Club
The Environmental Recycling of NY
The Park Church
The Story of Stuff
Third Act Rochester
Third Act Upstate New York
THRIVE (The Healing Resource Institute for
Victim Empowerment)
TIAA-Divest! from climate destruction
Tim Malpo
Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative
Two-Can Dan's Redemption Center
United Climate Action Network
United for Action
United Jewish Federation of Northeast New
York
United Muslim Alliance of Albany
United University Professions (UUP)
Upper Green Side
Upper Nyack Green Committee
Upper West Side Recycling
UU Congregation of Binghamton, Green
Sanctuary
Valcour Bottle redemption center
Vetrone's Redemption Center
W.I.S.E
WESPAC Foundation, Inc.
Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions
(WASS)
Zero Waste Capital District
Zero Waste Ithaca
Zero Waste Warren County

10/16/2024

Ever wonder¿

While common names for bats can get a bit repetitive, their scientific names can be wonderfully creative, poetic, and sometimes even show off a sense of humor.

09/25/2024

Today's lesson in Bat Appreciation. . .

Since the emergence of the Goth movement, many members have held a fascination and appreciation for bats.

09/12/2024

A rather Late-, Night-Blooming Cereus that has survived the Dawning! Never had one so late in summer & survive beyond 1st light after appearing ±10:00 PM! ¿Climate change. . .

09/04/2024

https://www.batcon.org/five-false-myths-about-batsand-one-thats-actually-true/?goal=0_3cba2225c4-6103f90786-615413254&mc_cid=6103f90786&mc_eid=325eb2f17e

How much do you really know about bats?

07/22/2024

Contrast & Compare w/ alleged "Debate". . .

Donald Trump delivered the Most Donald Trump Speech Ever

07/21/2024

Biden steps aside per Washington Post. . .,

07/14/2024

Son-in-Law, Dave @ work @ TangleWood. . .

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07/11/2024

Methinks, one might have a modicum of Fear. . .

“Look at my entire Deep State target list,” Raiklin said. “That is the beginning. This is the scratching of the surface of who is going to be criminalized for their treason, okay?”