July of 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded, but too many of our leaders are still operating like it’s business as usual. Governor Hochul rolled back NY’s landmark climate law, the CLCPA, in this year’s budget; Climate Week NYC is sponsored by tech companies driving AI, data center expansion, and even gas and electric utility, PG&E; across the board, companies and industries are prioritizing green-washing over real solutions that match the magnitude of what we’re facing.
The scale of this crisis requires urgent action and a reimagination of how our society functions – who’s in control and who benefits. We have the technology we need to address climate change, rapidly decarbonize our energy system, and build an economy that actually protects people. But we must build the political will and people power to get there.
Join us for real talk about the steps we must take to transition our energy system, build public renewables, and put the power back in the hands of the people.
WHAT: An in-depth conversation about the changes we must see to transition off fossil fuels, including how you can get involved
WHO:
- Assemblymember Emily Gallagher
- Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha
- Councilmember Chi Ossé
- Sandeep Vaheesan, author of “Democracy in Power”
- Ashley Dawson, author of “Environmentalism from Below,” and more
WHEN: Sunday, September 20th, 2:30 - 4:30 pm (doors at 2:30, event starts promptly at 3)
WHERE: Church of the Village, 201 W 13th St
SPONSORED BY: SANE Energy, Public Power NY, DSA EcoSoc, Climate Defiance