Climate Action Party: Don’t Get Gaslit By Industry Disinformation!

While people are increasingly clear about the climate consequences of our dependence of so-called “natural gas”, few people are aware of its inherent health dangers.

Emerging science is clear: Gas stoves emit dangerous combustion by-products including benzene, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde which can badly affect human health. Yet the public is largely unaware of these issues!

During one quick hour you’ll learn about this situation, in what promises to be a fun, engaging presentation. You can ask questions of experts – including professional Chef Christopher Galarza – and TAKE ACTION using the Climate Action Now App to make a real difference by supporting the Healthy Homes Right To Know Act in New York.

is a Manager in RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings program. RMI is an independent nonprofit that works to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon energy future for all. Brady has been at RMI for five years where she leads a workstream on the health and air quality benefits of electrifying buildings. Brady and her team’s work has focused on gas and induction stoves, retrofitting HVAC in schools for student health and learning, indoor air quality guidelines, and the health benefits of whole-home retrofits. Brady comes to RMI with over decade of experience within the global household energy sector. She has worked on clean cookstoves initiatives in more than 16 countries. Throughout her career, she has contributed to several research efforts to study, quantify, and communicate the climate and health benefits of air pollution-mitigating technologies and strategies.

, CEC, CCA, WCEC is a pioneering force in the culinary world, known for his unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation in kitchen design. As the founder of Forward Dining Solutions LLC and co-founder of EcoChef, Chef Galarza has become a leading advocate for decarbonizing commercial kitchens and championing the Green Industrial Revolution within the foodservice industry. His work is driven by a deep passion for environmental stewardship, and he is widely recognized for his efforts in educating and empowering chefs, culinary professionals, and designers to adopt sustainable practices.

Chef Galarza’s impressive career spans roles in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the country, including The Greenbrier resort. His expertise in cooking with electric and induction technology has positioned him as a sought-after consultant and speaker, guiding establishments towards more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly kitchen operations.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Chef Galarza serves as the President of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Pittsburgh Chapter and the President of the Pittsburgh Culinary Initiative, where he leads initiatives to enhance culinary education and promote sustainability in the industry. He is the author of the bestselling book, Understanding the Green Industrial Revolution: An Interdisciplinary Look at the Hospitality Industry which serves as a crucial resource for those looking to navigate the future of sustainable culinary practices.

Chef Galarza’s vision extends beyond individual kitchens; he is dedicated to transforming the entire food service industry. Through his work with EcoChef, Chef Galarza is setting new standards for kitchen electrification and decarbonization, helping to create healthier, more efficient, and sustainable environments in commercial kitchens worldwide.

has served as the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter’s Conservation Director for the past 17 years. He has led New York based campaigns to ban fracking, block new gas pipelines and oil trains, stop mega development proposals and strengthen the rules by which wetlands and other critical habitats are protected.  As a trained ecologist, Roger oversaw projects to restore shad populations and map invasive plant communities along the Hudson River.  He lives in the Hudson Valley with his family in a strawbale house they built themselves.

is a pediatrician and bioethicist, with training in epidemiology and research design. She serves as Senior Research Director for Catskill Mountainkeeper in Woodstock, New York, where her work has focused on articulating the health and climate impacts associated with the extraction, transport, and use of oil and gas, particularly related to the process of high-volume horizontalfracturing. She is President of New York's chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, a co-founder of Concerned Health Professionals of New York, and a co-author of all nine editions of CHPNY’s Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking.

Tim Guinee serves as the Legislative Director at the pleasure of the Climate Reality New York State Chapters Coalition. He serves on the boards of the Broadway Green Alliance, The Climate Action Fund and The Ashokan Center, as well as on the advisory boards of the Center for Earth Ethics and Riverkeeper, and on the executive committee of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter. He is the founder of the Climate Actors and the President of Climate Action Now. He was presented with the prestigious Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award for his work on the climate crisis by former Vice-President Al Gore.

Physicians for Social Responsibility - NY is guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, and works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.

The Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter works to protect New York's air, water, communities, and remaining wild places.

The Climate Reality New York Chapters Coalition connects Climate Reality members across the state for joint action and friendship. In addition to coordinating an annual retreat, the coalition has several working groups which leverage their scale at the state level.

An Action Party is an online event that packs valuable information and concrete action into a 60-minute venue.

Each Action Party has an environment-related topic and features guests who are experts in that topic. We begin with a 20 minute presentation by the featured guests, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A, and then 20 minutes of optional action-taking with the Climate Action Now app. The actions have been prepared in advance to help participants take the most impactful action in the shortest period of time. During the action segment, the party's moderator sets a goal for the number of actions to be taken and shows participants their progress towards that goal in real time with an online, automated goal tracker. Participants can socialize during the action segment.

Action Parties are free and open to all who seek a more just and sustainable world, but we welcome donations to help us continue our mission of creating a just and liveable planet for all.

If you want to participate in the action-taking segment, you can get the free Climate Action Now app by scanning the QR code below with your phone's camera, or by searching for "Climate Action Now" in your app store and downloading it to your phone. The app is currently available to users in the United States only.

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