The issue of climate change is back in the front and centre of peoples’ minds once again.
As elected leaders from developed and developing countries struggle to reach a post-Kyoto Agreement, citizens all over the world are preparing for a day of climate action called Moving Planet.
With the help of the climate advocacy organization 350.org, hundreds of community, student, and grassroots organizations in 147 countries will be staging demonstrations on Saturday, September 24.
Together, we will be demanding that our elected officials implement science-based policies to bring our global greenhouse gas emissions back to 350 parts per million and to invest in clean energy.
This is a pivotal time for the climate movement. Opponents continue to ignore the mounting scientific evidence of climate change. Our national leaders refuse to work together to integrate social and environmental values into our economic system, jeopardizing a crucial opportunity to make Canada a leader in green energy.
Now it is more important than ever that we remind our governments about our international responsibilities.
In solidarity with like-minded thinkers worldwide, come and be a part of the global movement for a healthy and sustainable planet.
On Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23, leave the cars at home: come to campus by bike, bus, skateboard, or feet.
Then, on Saturday, September 24, join the Camosun Students for Environmental Awareness at a climate rally from 12-1 pm at Centennial Square.
Guest speakers include Guy Dauncey, Dr. Andrew Weaver, Ken Wu, and more.
For more information please head over to www.moving-planet.org.