Paris to Pittsburgh – Sunday, Sept 22 in Vernon
Join St. John’s Episcopal Church in Vernon for a screening of Paris to Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 22 at 5:00 […]
Climate Witness: Walk, Bike, Carpool, or Take the Bus to Worship
In support of the youth global climate strike, we are asking everyone to walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation to their house of worship on the weekend of September 20 through September 22. Please RSVP and let us know you will be participating!
Green Forum Series 2019-2020
IREJN is proud to announce our Green Forum series for the 2019-2020 season. We are adding more forums and locations, so please check back regularly. Our Green Forums are a chance to get educated and TAKE ACTION! Our Green Forums include light refreshments and educational materials. To increase accessibility, they are free, but we ask for donations from anyone who is able to support our work. Even a few dollars makes a difference!
Why IREJN Opposes Proposed Fracked Gas Plant in Killingly
Below are the detailed and thoroughly researched comments submitted by Dr. Karim Ahmed to the Connecticut Siting Council regarding the
Update on State Legislation – June 2
As of June 2, 2019, here is a partial list of some of the bills that we are following. We will update as we know more. Please take action – the legislative session ends Wednesday, June 5 – let’s get these bills passed!
Green Forum on Divestment on Sunday, June 2
Come to our Green Forum on Divestment on Sunday, June 2 from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm to learn why fossil fuel stocks are consistently underperforming and how you can divest your portfolio. This event is free, but please RSVP.
Upcoming Events in April
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Green Forum on Plastic Pollution – the turnout was awesome and everyone was super energized to take action on plastic pollution.
There are LOTS of great things happening in April! Please join us for one (or more) of these great events!
IREJN’s 3rd Annual Earthkeepers Dinner
Please join us on Wednesday, May 1 at the Pond House Cafe for IREJN’s 3rd Annual Earthkeeper Dinner for an elegant evening of delicious food, inspiring speakers, and meaningful connections. We will award the John W. Spaeth III Earthkeeper Award to John Humphries, Director of the CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs.
Legislative Victory on Offshore Wind – Next Steps
Last week, the Energy & Technology Committee passed two bills that would strengthen CT’s commitment to offshore wind. Please take action today to keep the bill moving forward!
Take Action to Ban Plastic Bags in CT
SB 1003- An Act Concerning Single-Use Plastic and Paper Bags has received a public hearing and now must be voted out of committee before the 3/29 deadline. There is an Environment committee meeting scheduled for this Monday, but the agenda has not been posted yet. We need everyone to contact the Environment Committee leadership and urge them to vote this bill out of committee as soon as possible!
