Tomorrow Saturday October 24th is International Climate Action Day!

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Down:2:Earth is coming off a month of diverse environmental events throughout Boston, but we’re looking forward to one this weekend that takes the cake!

As many people already know, this Saturday October 24^th is International Day of Climate Action, organized by the 350 Organization. Founded by Bill McKibben, who kicked off Down:2:Earth in 2008, 350 is dedicated to encouraging social and political change to secure the future of our environment. The number 350 stands for 350 parts per million (PPM), or the scientist-suggested safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

In December 2009, a meeting of world leaders in Copenhagen will discuss creating a new treaty concerning emission cuts. However, the currently crafted treaty does not require that emissions be lowered to the recommended level of 350PPM. In order to ensure that our voices are heard and that our leaders are held accountable, 350 has organized this grassroots campaign.

So what exactly IS the International Day of Climate Action? The event is made up of thousands of “actions” in thousands of locations around the globe. Actions are whatever you chose them to be from demonstrations to tree planting. 350’s goal is to raise awareness by having this actions take place simultaneously in iconic locations internationally, like the Taj Mahal and Times Square.

This picture was sent to 350.org recently from Korengal Otpost in the Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Eastern Afghanistan:

Here are a few of the actions taking place in the Boston area tomorrow!

350 on Marsh Plaza, Boston University
Students are invited to take part in forming the number “350” for a photograph.

BYOMug and Drink Coffee!, Boston Common Coffee Co.
Bring in your own mug from 7-9AM and receive half-price coffee!

Mission Hill Energy Fair and Climate Justice Rally
Featuring music, food, vendor and organizational displays, workshops on how to save money by conserving energy, and speakers calling for government and corporate action on energy efficiency and global warming.

Boston “Under Water” 350 Festival
3:00 – 5:30 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2009. Photo at 3:50 pm
Taking place at Christopher Columbus Park by the Aquarium T stop and waterfront, the festival will feature:

A race to build a wall of sandbags to protect Boston from rising sea leveland stronger storms!
A massive group photo in front of the sandbag wall!
Beach and water games!
Participatory Climate Theater!
Relay racing!
Flooding Station: learn about what sea level rise and higher storm surges will mean for Boston.
Plus blue face-painting, bike-flag making, and more!

For those of you Twittering about the event, the suggested hashtag for this event is #350ppm!

For more information about these and other actions taking place globally visit www.350.org. Find an action in your area and get out there!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Energy, Government, Uncategorized

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