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With the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference happening in Copenhagen in December, people around the world are gathering on October 24th in a demonstration for solidarity on a global halt of Carbon emissions to be at 350 PPM (measured in Parts Per Million). This Carbon cap was suggested about 20 years ago by NASA scientist James Hansen, suggesting that for humanity to avoid irreversible catastrophic events, we would need to be at or below 350 PPM. Currently we are hovering at about 390 PPM.
The rise in carbon levels over the past 150 years, has been attributed to the advancement of the industrial revolution. Global warming is caused by the release of greenhouse gases(GHG) which is represented by a range of various gasses that occur in the atmosphere. So what is the biggest offender? Carbon Dioxide.
350.org, is a coalition of activists and artists that have established International Day of Climate Action on October 24. It is a call to people all over the world to use their creativity in expressing what 350 represents to their community. All over the world, people have heeded the call and are submitting their own images demonstrating their support on this critical matter that effects us all.
In preparation for this event being celebrated world wide - the Bay Area is gearing up for local events from the South Bay through to the East and North Bay. Although the culmination will be in San Francisco where Greenpeace, the Mobilization for Climate Justice and many other organizations will be gathering at the Justin Herman Plaza Across from the SF Ferry Building celebrating this International Day of Action. The event is intended to gather the communities from throughout the Bay Area to represent strength on this issue.
The event will be starting at 3:00 p.m. with various events, programs and performances all happening simultaneously with the final culmination occurring at 3:50 p.m. when an aerial photograph of the event will be shot. The photo will include a huge parachute banner and hand-painted art intended to be sent to Obama to add pressure on climate negotiations.
The celebration will be joined by dozens of people on a 350 mile bike ride through Northern California and students hiking Mt. Diablo in addition to local events throughout the Bay.
The event will conclude at a free event at The Box SF in celebration for those that worked to make this event possible. Throughout the evening there will be brief talks and an opportunity to learn how to get involved.
Tomorrow is a global day to get out and make your voice heard. Learn how you make a difference and reduce your GHG emissions by incorporating simple steps in your daily life.
Stay up to date with the UN Climate Negotiations in Copenhagen in December 2009 and keep your peers informed. This is a huge opportunity that will map out our future and that of our children!
See you there!
If you are in Twitter, the hashtags are: #climateaction #350ppm
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