Take action on climate change New Orleanians!

What: Gathering including 350 local musicians w/2nd line thru French Quarter to Bywater
Where: Main gate of Armstrong Park @ Rampart St, New Orleans (on the edge of the French Quarter).
When: Sunday, 25 October 2009 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Why: To unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis.

Event as described at the 350.org website:

The mounting effects of climate change that have been reflected in increased frequency and force of tropical storms, coupled with sea-level rise, have devastated Louisiana's coastal communities, especially in recent years. The challenges to rebuild the state's communities and economy in light of climate change and a rapidly vanishing coast, has catalyzed efforts around green building, energy efficiency, community resiliency, wetlands restoration, and green jobs creation.

To tackle climate change we need to move quickly, and we need to act in unison - and 2009 will be an absolutely crucial year.

On October 25th, New Orleans citizens will come together to send a clear message that we need action on climate change NOW and our community is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. Join us at Congo Square to send a message that we must change our climate to protect our coast! The rally will begin at Noon then, at 1:45pm we will Second line through the Vieux Carre to Frenchmen Street. Folks are invited to gather at DBA on Frenchmen where the Saints game will be televised.

For more about the International Day of Climate Action, visit 350.org.

Hope to see you at the 2nd line.

NOTE: This event is being held the day AFTER International Climate Change Day to correspond with the Saints football game and avoid other events taking place on Saturday.

LL

Labels: 350.org, 350NOLA, climate_change

by Larry Lagarde

350.org is a grass roots movement to make world leaders lower carbon dioxide levels below 350ppm. To accomplish this goal, 350.org is calling on individuals worldwide to plan local events in their communities on 24 October 2009 (the International Day of Climate Action).

At each event, people will gather for a big group photo. 350.org will stitch photos from each event together into a visual petition that will be presented to world leaders in time for the UN's climate change conference taking place this December in Copenhagen.

With over 1000 gatherings already scheduled for the International Day of Climate Action (including a 2nd line thru the New Orleans French Quarter), chances are that a climate action event will be happening near you. If not, you can plan and hold your own event; just gather with a couple of friends this Saturday, shoot a photo & send it to 350.org.

For more about the International Day of Climate Action, visit 350.org.

Labels: 350.org, climate_change

by Larry Lagarde

Yesterday, global warming experts David Kroodsma and Bill Bradlee embarked on the Ride for Climate USA, a bike tour to raise awareness of global warming. As did Paul Revere over 200 years ago, David & Bill started their ride from the steps of Boston's Old North Church but they're riding much further, pedaling 5,000 miles around the USA.

Along the bike tour, David and Bill are making time to speak at presentations about global warming, encouraging everyone they meet to reduce fossil fuels usage and promoting workable suggestions for doing so. Among the solutions they propose are driving more fuel efficient motor vehicles, exchanging incandescent light bulbs with more efficient fluorescent or LEDs, using energy star rated appliances and commuting to school or work by bicycle.

David & Bill are encouraging locals in communities along their route to host events that tie into the theme of their tour. This afternoon, the Northampton Cycling Club hosted 2 group rides to welcome the cyclists into Amherst, MA. Tomorrow, there will be a private global warming presentation at an Amherst area school followed later in the day by a public presentation at Amherst's First Congregational Church. The presentations will include stories and photos from the Ride for Climate: The Americas, the 15,000 mile international bike tour David just completed from California to the tip of South America.

For more about the Ride for Climate USA bike tour including news updates or suggestions how you can help or participate, visit RideForClimate.com.

Labels: bicycle_advocacy, bike_tour, climate_change, Ride_for_Climate