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 the Climate August Meeting

Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its August business meeting and film on Tuesday, August 23, at the South Waco Library (2737 S. 18th St) large meeting room. Business starts at 6:00 pm and the film starts around 6:30pm.

Business discussion will include the upcoming yard sign program and the tree seedling distribution.

The documentary:  "Kiss the Ground" is the visually stunning story of regenerative agriculture and its role in combating the climate crisis.   The documentary also presents the carbon cycle and steps individuals may take to lighten their carbon footprints.  The story is narrated by Woody Harrelson.  A portion of the film discusses the role of cattle grazing to increase soil health.  I disagree with this segment when they discuss "humane killing" of the cattle—arguably a cruel oxymoron.  Although we may disagree some, the film has much to teach us overall, and the presentation is highly enjoyable. 

Non alcoholic beverages and vegan snacks will be provided.  If you are able to bring a vegan snack, please email anorthc@aol.com.

As per current CDC recommendations, masks should be worn except when eating or drinking (McLennan County is a high risk county).  If CDC guidelines change, our policy will be modified. 

Please text 254 744 1682 if transportation to the meeting is needed.

With the pending Inflation Reduction Act, we hope to see the 1st comprehensive climate action policy in the US in decades. With this positive event, we must continue to strive at the city level-- keeping global temp increase below 1.5°C is still a massive challenge and will require action at all levels. Please be certain to join us and bring someone with you. 



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