350 ppm and what Santa Cruz can do: 10 x 10

There is growing evidence that even a  2 degree Centigrade warming will have significant consequences for our earth.  While we debate, the amount of atmospheric carbon is increasing yearly by 2%, now over 380 ppm, and will cause us to pass tipping points sooner than we thought. . 

So the logic is that even if we cut CO2 emissions 2%  per year, once thought acceptable (i.e. 80% reduction by 2050) it will be too little, too late. Climate changes occur slowly decades after the cause; we are crossing "tipping points."   Here is some of the science behind 350 ppm.

79 Days to Copenhagen!

The 350 target is new, based on recent science, and growing in support.   The older targets of 80% by 2050 are now considered obsolete by a growing number.

What can Santa Cruz do?  

There is emerging grassroots movement of "10 x 10".   Reduce CO2 by 10% in 1 year (12/31/2010) and then 10% each additional year.  This includes driving 10% fewer miles each year ("vehicle miles traveled", VMT)

Please keep October 24 open, the International Day of Climate Action.  Details later.




Here is more about 350 ppm

Climate Code Red



Here is a UK call for 10 x 10
UK's Call for 10x10 (reduce 10% by 12/31/10)

Jackson Hole,  Wyoming, 10 x 10

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