NYS to Divest from Fossil Fuels!
Big news today! New York State just became the largest pension fund in the world to take comprehensive climate action, including fossil fuel divestment. The $226 billion state pension fund will review and divest from the riskiest oil and gas companies within 4 years...Redefining Sustainability: A Conversation with a Cacao Farmer and Beyond Good Chocolate
Join us on Thursday, November 19th at noon for an interactive conversation where we learn about the challenges and joys of being a cacao grower in today’s world. Lalatiana Andrianarison, one of the Beyond Growers, will join us after a two day drive from his...Get Out The Boat!
This was a fabulous presentation today by Evan Pritchards and very well attended: White Plains, formerly known as Quarropus, was once well known as a fossil-free transportation hub; the meeting place of three important watersheds connecting the mid-Hudson with the...What You Should Know About 5G and Radio Frequency Wireless Radiation
For those of you who missed the presentation today, it was recorded in its entirety (one hour) and has been posted on our Facebook page and website. We had over 80 people attend the presentation. There is clearly much interest in this subject. For all of you who...City thrives under new ‘wilding’ policy
Good morning, all, I am working with local, county and state authorities to create a pollinator pathway on the large grassy patch in front of the WESPAC office. I will keep you posted as soon as the NYS Thruway Authority gives its final okay. A big thank you to Anne...WESPAC on Facebook
Annual 'Rethinking Thanksgiving' webinar![]()
"Dismantling Colonial Myths, Uplifting Indigenous Rights, and Honoring Mother Earth"![]()
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Date: Sunday, November 17![]()
Time: 4:30-6:30pm ET / 1:30-3:30pm PT![]()
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ASL, Spanish Interpretation & live captions in English.![]()
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On Nov. 14, Con Edison, the City of Mt. Vernon, and NY League of Conservation Voters will give an introductory presentation at the Doles Recreation Center at 6:30 pm for a utility thermal network proposal. Please see the attached flyer in jpg and pdf. ![]()
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A Utility Thermal Network is the most efficient and cost-effective way of heating and cooling buildings. With the help of Con Edison and the City of Mt. Vernon, some residents of the city may have an opportunity to enroll in a pilot project that will upgrade the participating residents' heating, cooling, and hot water systems to a thermal network at no cost to them. These residents would enjoy lower utility bills and safer, more comfortable, and pollution-free heating and cooling. Scaling up such networks will eventually pay a huge role in cutting greenhouse has and co-pollutant emissions from New York's building sector, which is currently the largest source of such emissions in the state.![]()
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Anshul Gupta (he/him)![]()
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The WESPAC Food Justice committee is launching its 2025 priorities. We are meeting with Ruby Olisemeka on Tuesday, October 29th at noon via Zoom. You must pre-register to participate here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-ysqT8rHd1A8eaz63YvbGM7d8oxsNf9![]()
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We will share updates regarding the Free People's Market in Mount Vernon as well as explore our collective role in guaranteeing access to fresh, local and high quality produce to all Westchester residents.![]()
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About Ruby:![]()
Ruby Olisemeka is an independent educator/consultant focusing on socially transformative education; food justice and incorporating African and indigenous spiritual practices into farming and food & farming education.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.