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.

URGENT CLIMATE ACTION APRIL 6, 2020

Why Take Climate Action During COVID-19 Pandemic?
Some may argue that we should only be concerned about the pandemic and that climate should be forgotten at this time.  We reject that view for the following reasons:

  • In the ultimate scale of disaster, COVID-19 has been called a fire drill for the climate crisis.
  • COVID-19 truly illustrates the danger of being unprepared.  This lesson tells us we can not wait to prepare for climate breakdown.  
  • The Trump administration is using the pandemic to order non-enforcement of environmental regulations, and slashing of vehicle mileage efficiency requirements.  Keystone XL construction has been enhanced even though it is clearly not "essential."  Further, several states have passed regulations making pipeline protests felonies with severe penalties.
  • We see that the side of climate destruction has NOT stopped their activities.  It is our responsibility, at the city level, to advocate for steps to preserve a livable climate. 
COMMENT ONLINE at the Waco City Council Website by 10am,Tues. April 7

If multiple of our members make comments, the City WILL TAKE NOTICE.  This is an excellent opportunity, and is less stressful that commenting in person. Here is the procedure:

  1. Go to the Waco City Council website:  https://www.waco-texas.com/council.asp
  2. Click on the tab:  "agenda here"
  3. Look for the April 7th City Council meeting.
  4. Find tabs "agenda" and "agenda packet" 
  5. Click on the "agenda" tab.
  6. Scroll down to the item RES-2020-225, which concerns the large development planned, the Brazos Promenade.  This proposed development includes include retail space, restaurants, small office space, hotels, parking courts, parking structure,  covered parking, streetscape, and open spaces.  The point we can make is the in the year 2020, any new development must include structures to combat the climate crisis:  rooftop solar, electricity only construction with no gas, EV charging stations, etc.  Add your own ideas and WHY you believe acting now is vital.    To write your comments click the tab "Public Comment Card" at the end of the agenda item.  I suggest you write your comment in Word, etc, and copy and paste.  (the comment card does not allow you to scroll backward to review your statement).  If you want more detail, go to "agenda packet" and read about the Brazos Promenade or Google this plan.  
  7. Scroll down to the Item "XII. Hearing of Any Visitor Concerning City Business".  Find the "Public Comment Card," click and again fill out the comment page.  Include whatever you wish  concerning  the City and climate, from the urgency of action. to the necessity of City EVs to need for charging stations, to electric buses, etc.   
  8. There are other items on the agenda that may be relevant that I missed.  Please comment if you wish.  
  9. Please take a few minutes and fill out a Public Comment Card on the 2 items above.  Even a short general comment is important.  And remember the deadline:  Tuesday, April 7 at 10am.
  10. Deepest thanks to our members for their dedication to our climate. If any questions on how to do this:  anorthc@aol.com 

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