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    • Short Film: The Albatrosses of Midway

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on December 6, 2017

      On Midway, one of the remotest islands on Earth, tens of thousands of albatross chicks lie dead on the ground, their bodies filled with plastic. Returning to the island…


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    • Wax Moth Caterpillar Could Help the Plastic Crisis

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on May 11, 2017

      Quite by chance, researchers recently discovered that the greater wax moth caterpillar –  known as a pest in Europe that eats beeswax from honeycombs – is able to biodegrade polyethylene, the…


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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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