THIS WEEEKEND!
Jun 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Wenatchee, 19A N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA
Join Sustainable NCW for a fun and engaging Sustainability Trivia Night, hosted in partnership with Watercore Cider!
July 9- Wenatchee Interfaith Climate Group meeting @ 1:00 – We look at the Climate Crisis through a Spiritual point of view and take actions in faith. If you are interested in joining us, email: interfaithclimatewen@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE:
“Good Trouble Lives On” In Wenatchee!
Thu, Jul 17
5:30 PM — 7:00 PM PDT
Memorial Park
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.
On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. REGISTER HERE: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
The NCWTech Alliance and Gliding Ant Ventures invites you to attend the Eastside Climate Meetup, a happy hour and climate trivia that is part of PNW Climate Week, happening at Yonder Cider in Cashmere on July 23rd from 4-8 PM. Come mingle with everyone from climate professionals to the climate curious – all are welcome! Climate themed trivia starts at 6 pm – enjoy a pint and test your know-how!
🔗 Registration Link: https://lu.ma/cvggqype
📆 Date: July 23rd, 4:00-8:00 PM PDT
Holy Cow! (A letter to the Editor from Jeanne Poirier)
It amazes me how learning can change us. Having been a climate activist for decades, my finger has been pointed at fossil fuels. Early on I remember being told there’s more fingers pointing back at you than are pointed at “others” – so while I confess, I still think fossil fuels need to be replaced as much as possible with renewable, sustainable energy – here is my “AHA”.
As individuals we have little power – though more than you might think. But by changing our relationship with food we can have a huge impact on the climate emergency we are facing. First, I learned that we waste around 1/3rd of the food produced! (So grateful for Winton Compost!). Then I found out about the huge resources we expend to provide meat and dairy products. If we were to choose a plant-based diet, the resources of water, feed, and land could eliminate thousands of pounds of carbon, methane and more every year.
I am encouraged when I see restaurants and drive-thrus offering plant-based alternatives, because honestly, even eating a little less meat goes a long way. I also learned while coal is considered the worst of fossil fuels with 1 pound releasing 2-4 pounds of carbon; raising 1 pound of beef releases 100 pounds of carbon!
Books I get from the library on plant-based diets focus on health, the cruelty of factory farmed animals and/or great recipes! It wasn’t until the local Rotary offered the plant-based diet challenge information, I really “got” how my individual choices have huge impact on our climate/earth. I’ve done two challenges now and love the monthly plant-based potlucks. My friend says: “There isn’t a better restaurant in town!” – and I agree!
You can find out about this at: https://esrag.org › plant-rich-challenge or search Plant-Rich Challenge – ESRAG – Environmental Sustainability Rotary . . .
The next Plant Based Potluck is August 7
Enjoy!
Jeannie Poirier
P.S. I (Sue Kane) did the Plant-Rich challenge and learned a lot!!!!
Do you have an investment portfolio?You should read this: https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2025/06/new-sierra-club-paper-calls-investors-confront-climate-change-systemic
Readings from Yale Climate Connections:
Advanced Clean Truck Rules are being formulated in Washington State Right Now! (Yeah!)
Get out the bug spray!