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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!

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We’re social!

It's Valentine's Day and Climate Fams ❤️'s the #NYHEAT Act! Clean energy & lower bills - what's not to love?!

☎ Call @govkathyhochul at 518-474-8390 and ask her to show some love for our kids' future by passing NY HEAT in the budget this year!

Art, Play, a Giant Snail, a climate storytime, kid-friendly climate action, and bagels: What could be better?! 🐌🌎🛝

Join us in Evelyn’s Playground (which is in the North end of Union Square Park) for a fun-filled playdate, artbuild and book

Want to learn more about how we do age-appropriate climate activism with kids and families? Worried about the climate crisis and your child's future and want to DO something about it? Been to an action and want to get more involved?

Join us to talk

Community and action are the antidotes to despair. Join Climate Families NYC for drinks, snacks, community and discussion about how we move forward together for climate justice in the Trump era. RSVP at the bit.ly or link in bio!

Upcoming Events

We host regular in-person direct actions and a frequent playdates. Sign up to get action alerts and reminders to your inbox and to be invited to our regular meetings and online community chats.

Our campaigns

**Legislation**
We campaign for good climate legislation for our city, state and country.
**Finance**
We take action to call 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

If Gov. Hochul Cares About Working Parents, She’ll Sign the Climate Change Superfund Act

Op-ed, City Limits
Dec 16, 2024

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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

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What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

City Limits
April 22, 2024

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Why I Brought My Toddler to Protest at Citi CEO Jane Fraser’s House

Common Dreams
February 5, 2024

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‘I thought we had more time’: how motherhood spurred a New Yorker’s fight against fossil fuels

The Guardian
Dec 19, 2023

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Lefty Groups Making It Possible for Families to Do Politics

The Nation
Oct 12, 2023

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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

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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

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A growing force in the climate movement: Moms

New York Times
Mar 11, 2022
Photo: Brittainy Newman

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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
Photo: Dean Moses

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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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