REPORT ON THE 2020 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION    The Greater SoCal 350 Legislative Committee is a coalition of 350.org affiliated groups and other allies in the Greater Southern California area that work together to get meaningful and effective climate legislation passed in the state, as well as to stop legislation with a negative environmental impact.

Yasuni Man is a multi-award winning documentary film directed and produced by Ryan Patrick Killackey. This incredibly moving and captivating movie is now available to stream on a myriad of sites! With a 9.4/10 rating on IMDB, it’s the perfect way to spend your time.   ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY In the words of the filmmakers, Yasuni Man is a film about a conflict raging deep within the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Miles Lewis’ Thoughts on Queer Ecology Miles Lewis, a guest speaker at our July meeting, discusses Queer Ecology as it relates to Environmental Justice. Miles is a visual artist and art and environmental educator. Click HERE to learn more.    One way of understanding the environmental movement is in two strategies:

• Technocratic: Focus on the technological, political, and economic problems of environmental destruction and preservation.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all had to adjust our habits in the name of health and safety. With indoor restaurants, movie theatres, sports arenas, and concert venues shut down, finding engaging programming to watch at home is a must to entertain children and adults alike. When you’re looking for inspiring, captivating tv shows, documentaries, and movies that educate audiences on climate-related issues, consider watching one of the following pieces of content.

SoCal 350’s members are bonded in our pursuit of a stable climate and a fossil-fuel-free future. In line with this mission, a pillar of our organization has always been social justice. In the wake of protests against police brutality and anti-black racism, we recognize the multitude of ways in which the fight for racial and climate justice are deeply intertwined and interrelated.