125: A Fossil Free Future - Meet 350 Colorado

125: A Fossil Free Future - Meet 350 Colorado

Author: Dave Gardner July 29, 2024 Duration: 41:56

Learn how 350 Colorado can help you become a climate activist, or have more fun and be more effective if you’re already an activist. Chelsea Alexander and Melissa Burrell share what 350 Colorado is and does, and then drill down to some activities and events coming up in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

350 Colorado is the largest Colorado-based grassroots network focused on taking action to stop climate change. It’s an independent state affiliate of 350.org, the well-known global organization. After listening, you’ll understand why 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben said, “It’s hard to imagine a place more important to the climate fight than Colorado.”

In this episode:

Melissa BurrellDenver, Boulder, & CO Springs Team Coordinator, 350 Colorado

Chelsea AlexanderMovement Building & Volunteer Director, 350 Colorado

Dave Gardner, Peak Environment Host

Learn more and plug in at https://350colorado.org/

or find @350Colorado on social media 

Join 350 Colorado, The Butterfly Pavilion, Rocky Mountain Bee Supply, Cronk Art, Rick's Garden Center, Pikes Peak Beekeepers Association, Heroes To Hives, and The Horticulture Society at:

Pollinating Climate ActionAugust 4, 2024  2 to 7 pmSoda Springs Park (at farmers market)Manitou Springs, COInfo & RSVP: https://secure.ngpvan.com/Yr2N45vPpUeOCLrrqK6oTA2

Contact Melissa for Colorado Springs specific questions or suggestionsmelissa@350colorado.org

Contact Chelsea, as wellchelsea@350colorado.org

Thanks to these Peak Environment underwriters:

Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/

Old Town Bike Shop https://www.oldtownbikeshop.com/

The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://peakallianceco.org/

Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/

GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org

Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:

 


Hosted by Dave Gardner, Peak Environment digs into the real-world choices and conversations shaping life in the Pikes Peak Region. This isn't a distant global overview, but a local look at how environmental care weaves into the fabric of our community, from the trails we hike to the policies our leaders debate. Each episode explores the intersection of our society and our surroundings, considering how sustainable practices impact both our physical health and our cultural values. You'll hear from neighbors, advocates, and experts discussing practical steps for stewardship, the nuances of building a resilient local economy, and the ongoing work toward balanced public policy. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded dialogue that connects personal fitness and well-being directly to the health of the place we call home. Find this podcast for a deeper understanding of what it means to live well, right here.
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