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    • How Amazon forest loss may affect water — and climate — far away

      Posted by Erik Nelson on November 24, 2018

      How Amazon forest loss may affect water — and climate — far away A surge in deforestation under Brazil’s new president could ‘tip’ the Amazon, affecting…


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    • Take Action: Tell your Senators not to gut organic agriculture protections!

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on June 4, 2018

      Bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides. Monsanto’s monarch-harming Roundup®. Dow’s Agent Orange pesticide. All these toxic chemicals and more could soon find their way into organic agriculture — if some members…


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    • New Study: EPA’s ‘Safe’ Levels of this Chemical in Your Food Aren’t So Safe After All

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on May 18, 2018

      Last summer, the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) announced that our testing of Ben & Jerry’s popular ice cream flavors for glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller) turned…


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    • SierraRise Campaign: Fund Organic Agriculture Research!

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on February 18, 2018

      The Farm Bill is up for reauthorization. Tell your members of Congress to increase funding organic agriculture research! Why This Matters Organic farming fosters healthier soil, safer working conditions for farmers,…


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    The Climate and Finance Committee of the Sierra Cl The Climate and Finance Committee of the Sierra Club’s NYC Group invites you to attend a webinar on Monday, October 26th. The webinar will discuss investing in regenerative agriculture and the impacts of climate change. . . The panel will consist of industry practitioners sharing their experiences and insights, and their particular focus on the investment of regenerative agriculture to address climate change. . . Look for the meeting details on the NYC Groups homepage.
    Catherine Skopic, chair of Sierra Club New York, a Catherine Skopic, chair of Sierra Club New York, and Irene Van Slyke, treasurer of Sierra Club New York, both attended the People’s Climate Movement in September. 84 organizations were co-sponsors for the climate march.
    Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) announces Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) announces her 2020 Climate Report: a new House Committee on Oversight and Reform staff report on the health and economic efforts of climate action. . . Learn more about Carolyn Maloney’s introduction of three new climate and environment bills at the upcoming Sustainability Series meeting on Thursday, October 15th at 7pm via Zoom. Meeting details can be found at the NY Group homepage. . . To the left: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, NY 12: Chair of House Committee on Oversight and Reform. . . To the right: Catherine Skopic, Chair, Sierra Club NYC Group Delegate to Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter.
    The Story of Plastic takes a sweeping look at the The Story of Plastic takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of the planet. . . . Join @loopstore_us @oceana_newyork @bardmba @nycsierraclubgroup for a panel discussion about the current plastic pollution crisis and what actions you can take to #breakfreefromplastic . . Find the panel discussion details on the NYC Sierra Club homepage 🌲
    On Monday, June 29th from 1-2pm ET, NYC Sierra Clu On Monday, June 29th from 1-2pm ET, NYC Sierra Club’s Climate and Finance Committee will be hosting a virtual discussion about the intersection of finance and environmental sustainability. . . . Please request the FREE ticket to register for the meeting thru the event page on our website or at the IG homepage.
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