Mobilize Frederick

”Millions without power, more than a hundred car crashes, and flights canceled everywhere. Severe winter weather is wreaking havoc across the nation.” - USA Today. Extreme, irregular weather events are only going to become more common if we don’t act against climate change now!

Continuing our celebration of local businesses, this week we are shouting out Rockwell Brewery! They send their spent grain to local farmers to feed their animals. Reusing materials like this is a great way to get the most out of Earth’s valuable resources. #MobilizeFrederick

Maryland Politicians introduced groundbreaking “Climate Solutions Now Act” in the 2021 Legislative Session. The bill, which aims for zero greenhouse emissions by 2045, is supported by a broad coalition of 73 Maryland organizations. What a great step forward for our state! 🌎

Tonight today the CEMWG will be presenting our midterm reports at 5 pm at our biweekly meeting. Visit the link to our website in our bio so that you can tune in! #MobilizeFrederick 🌍

...homes and neighborhoods in ashes, some of the most active hurricane seasons on record and historic flooding in the Midwest. Starting on January 20th, we'll tackle this crisis head-on here and around the world.” (2/2)

In light of America’s new administration and inauguration day, we wanted to share a moving quote from our Madam Vice President, tweeted on January 12th: “We’ve seen the devastation the climate crisis has had on our country...” (1/2)

Our amazing volunteer, Dee, has designed this wonderful Mobilize Frederick logo, right in time for our mid-term progress report. We’re so grateful! #mobilizefrederick

When your neighbors or friends see you walking or biking more, using solar-powered outdoor lighting, or bringing delicious vegetarian dishes to the pot-luck, they are more likely to consider doing the same. So, share your climate actions with those around you! #MobilizeFrederick

The new year provides an inspiring time to make changes and try to make the world a better place. What difference can an individual make in the current race towards disaster, or even extinction? Studies have shown that only 3.5% of the population is needed for a revolution.

Happy New Year mobilizers! To kick 2021 off, we want to remind all of you that this September Mobilize Frederick will be finalizing the official climate change resolution for the City of Frederick and Frederick County. We are so excited to be continuing our work!

Continuing our good news week, the City of Frederick is continuing a forty-year streak with its 2020 Tree City USA recognition. This program is a nationwide movement helping and encouraging communities to manage and expand their public trees. Way to go! #MobilizeFrederick

Introducing Jerry Rusnock! He grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania. Studied at the Corcoran School of Art, then the University of Maryland, graduating with a BS in Computer Studies. Check out our Instagram to learn more about what he does as a Mobilizer now!

Ronald Kaltenbaugh has been a Frederick County resident since 2003, along with his wife and daughter. His path to being a climate change action advocate started with going solar on his home in 2010. Check out our instagram to learn more about his leadership within the county!

Dr. Kevin Sellner is co-chair of Mobilize Frederick. As a trained oceanographer, he focused his research career on phytoplankton dynamics and the fate of primary production in fresh and marine waters. Check out our Instagram to learn more about what he’s doing now!

Hi, I am Barb Trader, Co-Chair of the CEMWG. I grew up fascinated by the outdoors and attended the first earth day. I was happy to receive the Youth Environmentalist Award of 1972 from Congressman Les Aspin. Check out our Instagram to learn more about what I do #MobilizeFrederick

According to Rebecca Hersher from NPR’s climate team, “as of Oct. 7, there have been 16 climate-driven disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damage.” It’s time to step up and help our planet, before these disasters cause more tragedies! #MobilizeFrederick

According to the NRDC, “Across the food system, America throws out more than 400 lbs of food per person per year...Wasted food generates climate change equivalent to 37 million cars/year. If we could redirect 1/3 of what we toss to people in need, it would cover unmet food needs”

Today we’d like to congratulate the Frederick County Forest Conservancy Board for adding 14 new trees to the Maryland Big Tree Program, formed to conserve the largest living tree species found throughout the nation! Check out the Tree Walk in Frederick, MD and at Hood College!

At Mobilize Frederick, we want to use this opportunity to help uplift and support frontline and fence line communities with the help and support of government agencies such as the Housing Authority, and organizations such as Sunrise Frederick and H.E.A.T! #MobilizeFrederick

If the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) is $37 per ton, and Frederick County’s canopy sequesters about 1,085,808 Metric tons, then the current SCC avoided by carbon sequestration from Frederick County’s Forest cover is between $20,087,443 and $40,174,886. Keep planting! #SavetheTrees