divestmentrockland Alternative Energy, Sustainability

Good News: A Sustainable Dutch City is Created: A Divestment-Reinvestment Model of Magical Proportions

During my 6 month foray into blogging, Jeremy Williams has become my hero. I love the way he writes, the frequency of his high quality blogging, but most of all the amazing stories he tells. Today I'm sharing the story he published on February 1st. The story itself is jaw-dropping. Also, it illustrates the myriad ways … Continue reading Good News: A Sustainable Dutch City is Created: A Divestment-Reinvestment Model of Magical Proportions

divestmentrockland Activism, Alternative Energy, Fossil Fuels, Investing

The Cherry Bumps Are Coming!

I grew up in a "co-op" called Valentine Gardens in South Yonkers (NY). This affordable housing complex featured simple ways to build community - like patios where the adults got some fresh air and chatted while the kids jumped rope, played hand-ball or traded baseball cards a few steps away. Down a steep staircase was … Continue reading The Cherry Bumps Are Coming!

divestmentrockland Activism, Alternative Energy, banks, Climate Change, Investing, Pipelines

Change Your Banking Behavior: Move Your ASS-ets

When we first moved to Rockland County in 1969, we became satisfied customers of Empire Trust, whose main branch was in Middletown, NY. Who knew it had already merged with Bank of New York in 1966? It took years before the Bank of New York logo appeared on their buildings and our checks. Besides, in … Continue reading Change Your Banking Behavior: Move Your ASS-ets