New York City families
acting for climate justice and
a livable future.
Family-led activism for a better future
A grassroots, mostly volunteer, NYC-based group of kids and caregivers fighting for an end to fossil fuels and a cleaner, greener future for all.
WHO?
Family and kid friendly climate activism to push elected leaders and financial institutions to move off fossil fuels and into climate justice.
WHAT?
Climate activism should be accessible for families - it’s our kids’ futures that are at stake after all!
WHY?
By showing up! We rally, sing, parade, draw, protest, march, play, blow bubbles and come up with creative, age-appropriate ways to use our moral authority as families to pull the levers of power in government and finance!
HOW?
Most importantly, we strive to make climate activism accessible, family-friendly, and fun!
Upcoming Events
We host regular in-person direct actions and a frequent playdates. Check out our calendar, or bookmark this handy graphic: https://bit.ly/CFMonthlyCal
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Our campaigns
Legislation
We have campaigned for legislation at all levels: federal (eg. Green New Deal, Build Back Better), New York State (Climate and Communities Investment Act, NYHEAT, Build Public Renewables Act, etc) and New York City (Electric School Bus law).
Finance
We have staged multiple actions calling out Wall Street’s funding of the climate crisis.
Schools
We’re calling on Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul to invest in electrification, clean air, and climate resiliency for all our schools!
Climate Families in the News
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![News12 broadcaster with protestors on screen in background]()
Climate activists hold congestion pricing rally, urge Gov. Hochul to take action
News12 Brooklyn
June 23, 2024 -
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Young Activists Urge Citi to Lead the Way in Ending Fossil Fuel Financing
One Green Planet
May 1, 2024 -
![Sisters at climate march in New York City]()
What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.
City Limits
April 22, 2024 -
![Kids in front of End Fossil Fuels sign]()
Why I Brought My Toddler to Protest at Citi CEO Jane Fraser’s House
Common Dreams
February 5, 2024 -
![Marlena Fontes, organizer]()
‘I thought we had more time’: how motherhood spurred a New Yorker’s fight against fossil fuels
The Guardian
Dec 19, 2023 -
![Man with baby and sign at climate march]()
Lefty Groups Making It Possible for Families to Do Politics
The Nation
Oct 12, 2023 -
![Mom and kids at climate protest]()
March to End Fossil Fuels: Youth Activists Need Parents, Families to Join the Movement
Teen Vogue
September 11, 2023 -
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New York moms take on Wall Street CEO over fossil fuel funding
The Fuller Project
July 17, 2023 -
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As Wildfire Smoke Recedes, Parents of Young Children Worry About the Next Time
Inside Climate News
June 13, 2023 -
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‘Stop the dirty deal’: activists decry Schumer and Manchin over pipeline plan
Photo Credit: Ken Schless
The Guardian
May 31, 2023 -
![New York Families Demand A Climate Budget]()
New York Families Demand A Climate Budget
Op Ed by CFNYC members Liat Olenick, Laurel Tumarkin together with Senator R. Jackson
Gotham Gazette
March 19, 2023 -
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Kids write holiday climate change letters for Gov. Hochul
Riverdale Press
Dec 16, 2022 -
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These moms want the world’s largest money manager to divest from coal. So they’re protesting outside the CEO’s house
WNYC
May 30, 2022 -
![New York Times climate moms coverage]()
A growing force in the climate movement: Moms
New York Times
Mar 11, 2022
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Art installation near Sen. Schumer’s home urges rejection of proposed cuts to climate provisions
News 12 Brooklyn
Oct 25, 2021 -
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Climate activists in Brooklyn invoke name of Schumer’s grandson in protest outside Senate leader’s home
amNY
Oct 24, 2021
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Activists rally in Brooklyn to push for immediate action against climate change
News 12 Brooklyn
Sept 20, 2021 -
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Brooklyn Children Demand Action on Climate Change
BK Reader
Dec 15, 2020 -
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A Plea for change: Children rally at Schumer's house to convince Senator to sign Green New Deal
Brooklyn Paper
June 12, 2019
Photo: Caroline Ourso
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