Streeter-Environment New York

In journalism, a streeter is when you go out and ask passersby, people on the street, the average citizen, their opinion on a certain issue; a question relating to pertinent issues of the day.

In New York, a streeter (and this is my definition) is when you are approached by one of these organisations: Environment New York, ACLU, Save the Children, asking you one of these questions: Hey, do you care about the environment?; want to protect civil rights? Or they might make an observation resembling a compliment : Hey, you look like you care about the environment.

I have been streeted all along the Upper West Side and for the first month i was here, i did not stop once (although i did try to get a job at Grassroots Campaigns - the organization in charge of some of these little foot soldiers for the revolution).

Well, i finally stopped and listened. And to my non surprise, it was a fundraising drive which under normal circumstances I would happily give to, but since we are in the new normal or (next to normal) which for me means, i still don't have a job, giving money is a bit of a problem.

Anyways, I was streeted again in Chelsea (are they following me?) and i thought well i can't give my money but i can give you space on my blog.

All this to say, I was approached by Anjuli representing Environment New York who explained to me their campaign.

She said, " we are trying to build a clean energy environment and Obama supports our plan... plan to build more wind farms, solar panels, energy efficient homes, ... create jobs ... fight war on pollution... Congress just passed a bill to help make that happen... it passed through house.. were trying to build public support... "

I asked what the bill was called. She said it is the: " clean energy and security act".

I may have left a few words out of the bill. It is a long name.

She said they are trying to sign people up and fundraise.

You can check out their website at : environmentnewyork.com