Climate + Energy Project

RE-AMP Hosts: Blocking Beneficial Electrification
2021-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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In the absence of state action, attention has turned to opportunities at the local level for climate solutions. Across the Midwest, various cities, towns, and counties are making clean energy commitments, demanding more energy-efficient buildings, and expanding transportation options. It’s threatening our opponents and they are fighting back against cities who want to move away from gas toward beneficial electrification. Advocates in Iowa, Kansas, and Ohio were taken by surprise with legislative bills that undermined the commitments local municipalities have made toward electrification by protecting gas under the guise of preserving consumer choice. In this Community Strategy Conversation, we’ll hear from advocates in Kansas, Iowa, and Ohio on the impetus of legislation in these states, what it means for current and future local climate action, and the lessons that were learned. All three states have very similar stories, and we expect similar legislation to pop up in other RE-AMP states. Get ahead of the curve by joining us on May 11th at 10a CT.

Presenters: Dorothy Barnett (Climate + Energy Project) Kerri Johannsen (Iowa Environmental Council) Neil Waggoner (Sierra Club Ohio)

Taking Climate Action in Douglas County with Jasmin Moore
2021-05-03 14:00 - 15:30
Program Description: Douglas County is impacted by climate change in ways that seriously affect our people, ecosystems, and businesses. Join Jasmin Moore, Sustainability Director of Lawrence and Douglas County to learn more about what climate change looks like, who is impacted most, and how we can work together on Climate Action in Douglas County, the Kansas City area, and the state.

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"Voices from Southwest Kansas: Immigrant Perspectives" Film Screening Plus Q&A
2021-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
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“Voices from Southwest Kansas: Immigrant Perspectives” was produced as part of a broader study of Southwest Kansas’ Food and Farm System by the Kansas Rural Center (KRC). Southwest Kansas is a sparsely populated, agricultural economy set in a semi- arid climate, fueled by water from the Ogallala Aquifer. It is also home to some of the country’s largest grain farms, livestock feedlots, dairies, swine confinement facilities, and beef processing plants. The region has a long history of immigrants from Mexico and other Central and South American countries, plus a number of other countries around the globe.”

Current Revolution: A Nation in Transition focuses on the closure of the Navajo Generating Station
2021-04-29 14:30 - 16:00
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Solar United Neighbors is hosting a film screening of Current Revolution. Current Revolution: A Nation in Transition focuses on the closure of the Navajo Generating Station — the West’s largest coal-fired power plant — and the Navajo Nation’s efforts to deal with its impacts and embrace renewable energy.

After the film, hear from the filmmakers and those featured in the film! They’ll answer your questions and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

WEALTH Day 2021
2021-03-16 03:00 - 2021-03-18 13:00
Join Kansans to learn about and advocate for

Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health in Kansas

Get up-to-date on current environmental issuesJoin the Interfaith Prayer VigilSample new ideas at our Happy Hours each day at 5pmConnect with your legislatorsClick here to read about last year’s event!

WEALTH Day Agenda

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Visions of a Resilient Kansas: Change is in the Air
2020-10-01 13:00 - 15:00
The Climate + Energy Project’s Annual Fundraiser and Awards Celebration

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2020 has been full of change, but good things are happening in Kansas. Thanks to climate and energy advocates like you, the movement to expand clean energy and drive climate action is growing every day.

The Climate + Energy Project and our supporters build resilience in Kansas through equitable clean energy solutions and climate action. While this engagement looks different this year, either through virtual meetings or 6 feet away with masks, CEP continues to bring Kansans together to ensure equitable access to everything from the energy that keeps us cool to the air we breathe.

Join your friends at the Climate + Energy Project to celebrate Kansans driving the changes we need to see to secure a healthy and resilient Kansas.

What is the change you most want to see in Kansas?

2019 Visions of a Resilient Kansas: A Healthy Future for All
2020-09-30 03:00 - 12:00
For 12 years, the Climate + Energy Project has advanced clean energy and energy efficiency in Kansas. Access to clean energy helps our economy, creates jobs, saves money, and also improves the health of our communities. As we see the impacts climate change has on public health, it’s increasingly important to elevate the benefits of clean energy on the health of Kansans.

Growing Climate Solutions Webinar
2020-09-08 08:00 - 09:30
The Climate + Energy Project, The Nature Conservancy, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Kansas Farmers Union have partnered to discuss the Growing Climate Solutions Act- a positive step forward in addressing climate change in rural areas and presenting climate solutions through agriculture. Registration required. To register visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrceiuqz0qE9BB05VPTXjyEvnoFfqj2_xa

Celebrate 100 years of women's right to vote!
2020-08-26 07:00 - 08:30 | Zoom Virtual Meeting
100 years ago was the first step towards full women’s suffrage. In 1920, White women won the right to vote. It wasn’t until the voting rights act of 1965 that women of color fully gained the right to vote. Transwomen and incarcerated women still face restricted access to voting. We celebrate the 19th amendment this year as the start of an equal voting rights movement. Join us for an online moderated panel with Kansas female elected officials! We’ll discuss obstacles to running for office, civic engagement, and dealing with the climate crisis. The bipartisan panel will take place online on Women’s Equality Day, Wednesday, Aug. 26th at 12 pm CT, and will consist of Senator Carolyn McGinn, Senator Dinah Sykes, Rep. Susan Ruiz.

We will also live to stream this event on the Climate and Energy Project’s Facebook Page.

WEALTH Day 2020
2020-02-10 02:00 - 09:00 | Kansas State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Topeka, Kansas, 66612, United States
Join Kansans to learn about and advocate for

Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health in Kansas

Get up-to-date on current environmental issuesVisit the Solutions Showcase featuring leading environmental organizationsEnjoy the local foods luncheon Join the Interfaith Climate Prayer VigilSample new ideas at the Cookies & Conservation ConversationMeet with your legislatorsClick here to read about last year’s event!

WEALTH Day Agenda –Subject to Change

8:00-8:45 Interfaith Climate Prayer Vigil – Visitor’s Center Classroom

9:00-10:15 Policy Briefing – Visitor’s Center Auditorium

10:00-3:00 Solutions Showcase: exhibitors – 1st floor Rotunda

11:00-11:30 Local Foods Luncheon – 2nd floor, North Wing

11:30-1:00 Climate Hearing – 582-N

1:15-1:30 Climate Rally – 2nd floor, North Wing

1:30-2:00 Water Dialog – 212B-N

2:00 -3:00 Cookies & Conversation – 1st Floor Rotunda

Climate, Health, and Resilience: Connections and Conversations
2019-10-07 03:00 - 12:00 | KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, 66213, United States
Understanding and addressing climate change can be daunting. Orienting around the Kansas Climate + Health Declaration, participants will learn about Kansas-specific climate impacts, related public health concerns, and solutions that build community resilience. Come ready to learn about climate change and public health in Kansas, and leave ready to start productive conversations about the issues.

For more information, email takeaction@climateandenergy.org

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