There’s a global mobilization—organized by many different groups in the TckTckTck coalition and the Global Climate Campaign—planned for the weekend of December 12 – right in the middle of the Copenhagen climate conference.
There will be big rallies on Saturday in many cities around the globe, and on Sunday communities of faith the world over will ring church bells, beat drums, blow horns — all 350 times.
Friday 11 December, or Saturday 12 December
Around the world people will gather at iconic and strategic locations in their communities, and will light candles of hope to stand in solemn solidarity with the citizens of the nations whose very survival is threatened by the climate crisis.
Sunday December 13th
On Sunday, December 13th, communities of faith — churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and all kinds of spiritual groups — are invited to “sound out” the 350 call to action. Led by our friends at the World Council of Churches, who are also partnering with other faith and interfaith groups, people all over the world will gather to ring bells, beat drums, and make all kinds joyful, prayerful noises 350 times.
Next Steps
1) Sign the 350 pledge on the right-hand side of the home-page: http://www.350.org/
These signatures will be joined with petitions collected by the tcktcktck coalition and delivered in Copenhagen.
2) Plan a Vigil for “The World Wants a Real Deal” on December 12th or 13th
“The World Wants a Real Deal” is a weekend of action!
There’s a global mobilization—organized by many different groups in the TckTckTck coalition and the Global Climate Campaign—planned for the weekend of December 12 – right in the middle of the Copenhagen climate conference.
There will be big rallies on Saturday in many cities around the globe, and on Sunday communities of faith the world over will ring church bells, beat drums, blow horns — all 350 times.
350.org’s focus for the weekend is on coordinating candlelight vigils at iconic and strategic locations around the world on Friday and Saturday night …….
3) Join the 350 rapid response action team, sign up for action alerts on your mobile phone here: www.350.org/mobile
4) Continue to do MORE to lessen your own carbon footprint. Encourage all those in your circle of family & friends to do the same. Be the example. Show them the path!
“There is always more that YOU can do! G.E.T. involved!!! Green Energy Times will continue to do likewise and we will keep publishing ways you can make the most difference. Time IS of the essence here! NOW is the time to make the changes!
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