Important Announcements

CURRENT INFORMATION: go to our Facebook group "Waco Friends of the Climate." 1) Beginning Jan. 2025, our focus has been on resistance to Donald Trump, since his policies are our greatest threat to the climate. Thus, we are not having monthly meetings at this time. We hope to hold monthly meetings in the future. Visit our Facebook group for current activities, Waco Friends of the Climate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851 2) Our role in the resistance includes a weekly protest at the pedestrian bridge in Waco, Valley Mills Dr. & Bagby Avenue, each Sunday, 1:00pm-2:30pm. We began the protest in March 2025 and it has been carried on weekly for over one year. We provide huge, highly visible banners. Please join us. RESISTING FASCISM, ONE SUNDAY AT A TIME. 3) Because of the sad passing of our webmaster, Harrison Ward, we have not been able to keep the website up to date. For the most current information, please visit our Facebook group, Waco Friends of the Climate : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851 4) To join our email list and be informed of actions, activities, and campaigns, email our Director Alan Northcutt at anorthc@aol.com 5)Free "climate crisis is here" yard signs may be obtained by emailing anorthc@aol.com. Delivery of signs is available. Help raise awareness of the climate crisis, deeply needed in Waco. 6) Winners of the "Sixth Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit" may be found in the Archives, April 2023. Some incredible climate art may be viewed.

Waco Friends of Peace/Climate in solidarity with the Youth Climate Strike Houston, March 15, 2019

The action was organized by youth and held on the grounds of the Houston City Hall, skyscrapers in the background.  Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee inspired the crowd, emphasizing the power of each individual to fight climate change.  Alan Northcutt spoke about our experience in Waco, with progress, through persistence, in decarbonization at the city and county level.

The Waco contingent was 6, our signs indicating our endorsement and support of the Houston activists.  Chants were a major focus of the rally, with “When the climate you need is under attack, what do you do Stand up, fight back” a favorite.

 All ages were represented, from a 4 year old to seniors.  Several political candidates spoke, emphasizing their commitment to climate action.  Activists included an anarchist, an anti-Trump person, a Women’s March group, and an anti-capitalist. The theme was “climate change strikes hard, we strike harder,” by the Houston Youth Climate Council.

Congratulations to the Houston youth activists for this inspirational rally at this crucial moment in human history. And this rally was one of hundreds in the US and worldwide on the 15th day of action.  All recognized the recent IPCC warning that we must reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 to avoid catastrophe.

Many thanks to Travis for negotiating downtown Houston in his large truck & procuring a parking space.  Also thanks to Ana, Kira & friend, and grandmother for their dedication.









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