Sunday, September 29, 2019

Some Tweets from Howie Hawkins



  •  Pinned Tweet
     Aug 20
    "The essence of Capitalism is to turn nature into commodities, and commodities into Capital. The live green Earth is transformed into dead gold bricks, with luxury items for the few, and toxic slag heaps for the many." - Michael Parenti
    2 replies61 retweets130 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 20
    Drawing on 73 papers and studies, most published in the past 2 years, an international team of scientists warn in a new paper that climate change is already proving worse than had been expected, and will likely be at the higher end of the impact scenarios.
    6 replies84 retweets113 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 19
    If Trump doesn’t get impeached for effectively trying to bribe Ukraine with military aid in exchange for prosecuting a political opponent, I guess I’m just wondering what Democrats in Congress would ACTUALLY consider impeachable.
    151 replies1,136 retweets5,460 likes


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     Sep 20
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  •   Retweeted
     Sep 21
    There is also no room for climate evaders and incrementalists, who presently dominate the House of Representatives. They won;t even move on the modest proposals by AOC to develop a plan for so they have something to enact in 2020.

    The climate crisis is a human issue. Tell Congress there is no room in government for climate deniers. Answer with Action
    3 retweets6 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 21
    The 250k who marched in NYC were not supporting the city's present goal of 80 by 2050. It is time for NYC climate activists to put teeth into a climate emergency. Deal, 100% renewable by 2030, a Citizens Assembly for a strong climate plan.

    New York City is looking huge! Lower Manhattan is absolutely packed with people. It will take ages for everyone to get to Battery Park.
    2 retweets6 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 21
    The million plus people who rallied in Albany, NYC, and across the United States called for a , 100% renewable energy by 2030 and a halt to new fossil fossil fuel projects. These are positions that has repeatedly opposed.

    Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
    4 retweets6 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 20
    Greens in NYC

    18 retweets42 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 20
    NYCers, please join us & in urging the to pass bill 936 to reduce by making available by request only. We hear it may be up for a vote SOON.
    7 retweets9 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 20
    If you hear us, then act like it is climate emergency. Halt all new fossil fuel infrastructure. Stop allowing utilities to expand natural gas and require renewable heat. Provide $10 billion in funding now for a . Heat the state plaza with geothermal.

    So inspired by the hundreds of thousands of young people around the globe demanding climate action. Their cries are not falling on deaf ears.​…
    2 replies17 retweets41 likes


  •  Sep 20
    Yes, both major political parties have sided with the fossil fuel companies and their campaign contributions. Solving climate change means we have to break free of the two party system - and capitalism. I began calling for a as a Green Party candidate in 2010.

    Directed at lawmakers, 16-year-old speaker Isabella Fallahi of said, “This is a human rights issue, and both parties are guilty. We will not let you take our future.”
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    2 replies15 retweets34 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 20
    Audio interview about the student climate march in Albany at the State Capitol by Susan Arbetter with Benitha Muyizere of SUNY and Mark Dunlea of GELF and PAUSE.
    2 retweets5 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 20
    800 marched and rallied at the Albany strike. 100% renewable energy by 2030 Now
    6 retweets16 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 18
    Good news that the new gas turbines not going in and will use renewables for electricity. But need more details re continuing use of gas boilers to heat and cool buildings rather than geothermal. Need more info on chillers.

    State abandons Sheridan Hollow microgrid for solar, energy efficient projects, reports:
    1 retweet5 likes


  •   Retweeted
     Sep 18
    One of the big disappointments of deBlasio was the lack of work on food policy. We had more than 700 at 2013 Mayoral primary food policy forum and detailed platforms. No effort to create a NYC Food Policy Council.

    Proud to work with my Colleagues on food access, food equity and food instability in NYC. My legislation, would direct the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy to develop a ten-year Food Policy in collaboration with food advocates and stakeholders.
    2 retweets3 likes


  •  Sep 18
    Greens have reasons to be optimistic about their future ‘For decades, our candidates have been talking about single-payer healthcare,,Green New Deal, ending war on drugs, and now these are mainstream,’ said Gloria Mattera, Green party’s co-chairs
    1 reply7 retweets24 likes









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