Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report from the climate coalition NY Renew’s rally at the capital on March 8.

Then, two Russian women from the Capital Region share their thoughts on the invasion of Ukraine.

Later on, Moses Nagel reports from a recent rally to fund SUNY.

After that, Barbara Heinzen tells us about the event coming up on Thursday, March 10: “Direct Air Capture: False Climate Solutions?”

Finally, Hugh Johnson joins us for the weekly climate report.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report from the climate coalition NY Renew’s rally at the capital on March 8.

Then, two Russian women from the Capital Region share their thoughts on the invasion of Ukraine.

Later on, Moses Nagel reports from a recent rally to fund SUNY.

After that, Barbara Heinzen tells us about the event coming up on Thursday, March 10: “Direct Air Capture: False Climate Solutions?”

Finally, Hugh Johnson joins us for the weekly climate report.

On Tuesday March 8, the NYS Renews climate coalition held at rally of 400 people at the State Capitol to demand action on climate, starting with $15 billion for climate in the state budget, especially for disadvantaged communities. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear first from 4 climate activists who risked arrest by sitting down in front of the state Street entrance to the Capitol. We then hear from Gabriel Silva of Citizen Action, followed by 3 state legislators who spoke at the rally. The four activists are Tiernen Weedin, a student from Cornel, Lucy Valez of PUSH Buffalo, Maritza Silva-Farrell of ALIGN and Stu Wallman of Rise and Resist. The three lawmakers are Senator Rachel May, Assemblymember Joann Simon and senator Robert Jackson. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

On Tuesday March 8, the NYS Renews climate coalition held at rally of 400 people at the State Capitol to demand action on climate, starting with $15 billion for climate in the state budget, especially for disadvantaged communities. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear first from 4 climate activists who risked arrest by sitting down in front of the state Street entrance to the Capitol. We then hear from Gabriel Silva of Citizen Action, followed by 3 state legislators who spoke at the rally. The four activists are Tiernen Weedin, a student from Cornel, Lucy Valez of PUSH Buffalo, Maritza Silva-Farrell of ALIGN and Stu Wallman of Rise and Resist. The three lawmakers are Senator Rachel May, Assemblymember Joann Simon and senator Robert Jackson. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Dr. Barbara Heinzen, Clean Air Coalition of Greater Ravena Coeymans, will be moderating Thursday’s event “Direct Air Capture: False Climate Solutions?” Barbara shared some of her questions around this technology with Sina Basila Hickey which she will discuss with experts June Sekera and Jim Walsh at the event.

Join us in this conversation around Direct Air Capture and climate technology on Thursday March 10 at 7pm. You can register for this virtual town hall event at MediaSanctuary.org/events

Dr. Barbara Heinzen, Clean Air Coalition of Greater Ravena Coeymans, will be moderating Thursday’s event “Direct Air Capture: False Climate Solutions?” Barbara shared some of her questions around this technology with Sina Basila Hickey which she will discuss with experts June Sekera and Jim Walsh at the event.

Join us in this conversation around Direct Air Capture and climate technology on Thursday March 10 at 7pm. You can register for this virtual town hall event at MediaSanctuary.org/events

The Ukrainian-Russian Ladies Book Club of Albany, NY, which includes non-Russian and non-Ukrainian members, published a petition for the economic disentanglement from Russia in reaction to the loss of human lives as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Book club member Laura Hartmark interviewed Katya and Natalya, two Russian members, to get their perspective on the situation.

https://www.change.org/p/help-ukraine-stop-putin

The Ukrainian-Russian Ladies Book Club of Albany, NY, which includes non-Russian and non-Ukrainian members, published a petition for the economic disentanglement from Russia in reaction to the loss of human lives as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Book club member Laura Hartmark interviewed Katya and Natalya, two Russian members, to get their perspective on the situation.

https://www.change.org/p/help-ukraine-stop-putin

On Tuesday March 8, the NY Renews climate coalition held at rally of 400 people at the State Capitol to demand action on climate, starting with $15 billion for climate in state budget, especially for disadvantaged communities. We hear from 5 speakers and then chanting at the Mansion: Bob Cohen of Citizen Action and NY Renews, Daniel Morrisey of TAP (Troy Architectural Practice), Matt Olli of Extinction Rebellion, John Palberg of NYS Council of Churches, and Irene Wexler of Fossil Free Tompkins. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. https://www.nyrenews.org/

On Tuesday March 8, the NY Renews climate coalition held at rally of 400 people at the State Capitol to demand action on climate, starting with $15 billion for climate in state budget, especially for disadvantaged communities. We hear from 5 speakers and then chanting at the Mansion: Bob Cohen of Citizen Action and NY Renews, Daniel Morrisey of TAP (Troy Architectural Practice), Matt Olli of Extinction Rebellion, John Palberg of NYS Council of Churches, and Irene Wexler of Fossil Free Tompkins. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. https://www.nyrenews.org/