July 2024 Newsletter

Do not miss our Breakfast Fundraiser! Just 10 days away!!!

Hot Breakfast and Warm Company

Dive into delicious flavors and sustainability talks at our beach-themed breakfast fundraiser! The Breakfast fundraiser is on July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church. The address is 1700 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303.

If you cannot attend this crucial event, please consider making a donation. As each court ruling reminds us of how powerful we are as a collective, we implore you to give so we can continue to fight for the causes we all believe in.

Support a good cause without a ticket cost—just donate or pledge on-site. Funds raised help us continue the work of our SEED team and carry on our STEM Ed program in Title 1 elementary and middle schools.

Breakfast Fundraiser

Can’t make it?

If you cannot attend this crucial event, please consider making a donation. As each court ruling reminds us of how powerful we are as a collective, we implore you to give so we can continue to fight for the causes we all believe in.

Donate

Still time to join Reclaiming Florida’s Future Year-Round

On May 15, 2024, a few weeks away from hurricane season and less than one week after one of the most destructive storms to hit Florida, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1645, often referred to as the Energy Omnibus bill, into law. This new law downplays climate change, bans offshore wind, incentivizes increased fracked gas infrastructure, and significantly revises state energy goals.

In addition to these dangerous energy statutes, the Florida legislature and Governor passed a preemption to local heat-illness protections for outdoor workers. As climate change worsens due to these policies, the most vulnerable workers won’t be protected.

We fought against these bills this legislative session, but it’s clear we need to engage with legislators year-round. If you or your organization is interested in participating, either as an organizer or an attendee, please fill out the form below. We will invite respondents to a special online event on Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

RFF Year-Round

Energy Camp volunteers needed

The first session of Energy Camp was a huge success, and we are looking forward to an even better second session from July 22-26.

Energy Camp is sponsored in part by the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group (SSBG). SSBG supports vital education and outreach initiatives and is focused on the importance of biodiversity and wild places.

We are asking for field trip drivers and classroom volunteers to help make the second session as successful as the first. Drivers are needed on the mornings of 7/24 and 7/25.

Volunteers may also be asked to help with setup, breakdown, and assisting campers with activities. Energy Camp will be held at United Church of Tallahassee (1834 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308).

Camp Volunteer More on SSBG

ReThink Your Rest is resting for the remainder of the summer

ReThink Your Rest is about reconnecting with each other without agendas, to-do lists, or asks beyond connection and exploring ways to rejuvenate.

We usually connect on the second Thursday of the month, but we are taking a break for the summer. We are evaluating the best time, day, and format for the fall. If you’re interested in joining us, please fill out the short interest form below.

ReThink Your Rest

Nominate an energy innovator today

ReThink’s Energy Innovator Awards recognize outstanding service to the community. We have categories for youth, individuals, businesses, and organizations to be nominated for an award.

Winners will be announced at the Energy Ball on Nov. 7 at Goodwood Museum and Gardens (1600 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308) from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Nominations Energy Ball Tickets

The latest on the Upper Limit Project

The Upper Limit Project made significant headway this month as we were invited to participate in a gathering with scholars from the IPCC, UN, state and federal governments, academic institutions, and NGOs. The focus is on moving beyond acknowledging the problem of coastal climate change projections to pushing for solutions at all levels of government, including internationally.

Stay tuned for more news as we get closer to the UN General Assembly’s day of Sea Level Rise on September 25.