Moving Planet :: 350.org :: Sept 24th, 2011

The next global action being coordinated by Bill McKibben and the good people at 350.org is set to be held September 24th, 2011. Called Moving Planet, this worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis will literally mobilize tens of thousands of people around the world on a single day to inspire the greater movement away from fossil fuels.

The idea is that thousands of grass-roots events will be created for bike, skates, boards, wheels or just good ol’ foot power demonstrating the willingness of individuals to mobilize to shape a carbon-neutral economy.

The event page reads, “For too long, our leaders have denied and delayed, compromised and caved. That era must come to an end: it’s time to get moving on the climate crisis.”

We initially learned of the plan from Bill’s inspired speech at Power Shift 2011

Also speaking were Al Gore and Van Jones

350.org has successfully coordinated at least 3 massively successful global actions in recent years and just partnered with 1Sky to form a more robust organization.
We’ll keep you posted on related events in our area as we learn about them.

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Katie Scheidt :: Candlelight Vigil Dec 11th

Our guest today is volunteer for The Climate Project and lifelong resident of NJ. She is working to arrange a vigil this Friday Dec 11 to draw attention to the climate negotiations in Copenhagen  that began this past Monday.

Also, candlelight vigils are being planned on Dec. 11 and 12 with the help of 350.org for solidarity re: Copenhagen.  You can get more information at 350.org I encourage you all to plan a vigil or if you can, attend the one I’m organizing in Asbury Park on Friday, December 11th from 6-7 PM on the Boardwalk at 5th and Ocean Avenues.  Below is the message I’m sending out if you want to share it with anyone or use part of it for your own action.

Another Vigil  is planned in our area at Bloomfield Post Office December 12th

The Essex Greens will be holding a vigil from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th, in front of the main Bloomfield Post Office at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Montgomery St.
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Oct. 24th :: 350.org – Bloomfield, NJ

This Saturday I took our son to Bloomfield College where the student Green Hearts Environmental Movement was hosting a 350.org event.  Despite the rain, over 110 people came out to march and take pictures.  It was really encouraging to see such a diverse crowd of activists, adamant about committed action on climate change.  Seen here is club president and host Michael Palmieri. Also in attendance were members of the Essex Green Party, Sierra Club NJ Chapter, and The Climate Project.

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Green Sprouts Oct 15th :: 350.org Day of Action

This week, a local town planning board meeting on coal and gearing up for 350.org Oct 24th day of action.

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