International Climate Change Day of Action
If you've read much about the push to reduce emissions that cause global warming then you've probably heard of the Kyoto Protocol. The international guidelines, which were never adopted by the U.S., are set to expire in 2012. International leaders will meet in Bali, Indonesia December 3rd to 14th to begin early discussions about what to do next.
Creating a better protocol and getting nations to sign on is going to take pressure from citizens around the world. That's the reason behind the International Day of Action happening December 8. You can read more at the website of the primary organizer, the Climate Crisis Coalition.
In Springfield we're using the day of action as an opportunity for follow-up to the large cool town meeting that happened November 4. Jim Johnston of Sustainable Springfield Inc will make a presentation about sustainable living and the Cool Cities initiative will be discussed.
It happens Saturday, December 8th, 1:00pm, at Trout Lilly Cafe, 218 S. 6th St., Springfield.
You can download this flier to remind yourself or to pass along.
The Climate Crisis Coalition website has a video promoting the day of action that I'm posting here because I'm a big Pete Seeger fan.