Friday, October 2, 2009

Oct 24 - Update October 2

Dear All:
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Status: Oct 24  - International Climate Action Day

L.A. County Board of Supervisors "strongly urges" all 10 million residents of L.A. County 2 attend Oct 24 SouthBay 350 Climate action in MB!    (more below on LA)

-Two important NY Times articles today
-NY Times Editorial, (10/2/09) One Way or the Other - discusses Sen Boxer's legislation, EPA and Copenagen,
-Economics of Climate Stabilization, refers to 350.org  and discusses latest study that economic impact can be minimal, note call for biochar
-Spoke with Sen Boxer's office about our efforts and could appropriate staff person come on Oct 24 to discuss with our citizens, letter here.  (facebook)
-Send email to several faculty and staff at UCSC, Cabrillo, CSUMB - inquiring about 'teach-ins' more here
-Made a dozen or so phone calls to environmental groups (thx to County for assistance); several groups very interesting and things are snowballing
-Santa Cruz Public Library will host Book Exhibit on Climate Change, I will put together a list suggestions?  (Book collection in your school?)
-Trying to PG&E re: Oct 24 participation (thx Dan Haifley)
-another Oct 24 event in motion: Santa Cruz Vegetarians
-Cheryl of Vegetarians has offered to help and coordinate with other groups.
-Los Angeles, South Bay 350 - wishes us the "best", Look at what's happening
County of Los Angeles generously agreed today to supply buses for park and ride @ Manhattan Beach 350 Climate Action! HUGE help, Thanks LAC!  (Les White - ?)
-several others have offered to volunteer, but a few are confused that, in other cities, each organization is making its own events, posting them on 350.org.   Perhaps, then, some one like me is merely coordinating and pushing it along.  In others words, I don't belong to any group, I don't have any events, I just want others to do so!

What you can do:

  1. Discuss Climate Change with your community, group, or family
  2. Post an event for October 24 at 350.org
  3. Sign the UN Petition: Seal the Deal!
  4. Stay involved, please use one or more of the following:


What kind of events for October 24?   Here's what's happening in Denver.
It can be anything you like, potlucks, garden walk, religious service, teach-in.

Please keep 2-4 pm open for joint activity.

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