Rhode Islanders to Observe International Day of Climate Action on October 24
Rhode Islanders will gather to participate in International Day of Climate Action in Newport, Wakefield, and Providence on October 24. Organized by 350.org, the International Day of Climate Action has been called to encourage the U.S. government to take strong action now, and for the World leaders to take strong action at the Copenhagen meeting in December.
Scientific evidence indicates that the increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a result of burning fossil fuels and deforestation, is devastating our planet, noted Paul Beaudette, President of the Environment Council of Rhode Island.
“Projected sea level rise due to the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet will be at least 5 feet over the next 100 years” reported Greg Gerritt, an organizer of the Rhode Island activities and founder of the think tank Prosperity For Rhode Island. “Rhode Island beaches that are a key to our tourism industry will vanish, and much of Providence's downtown infrastructure will be below sea level. We must take strong action now to reduce fossil fuel consumption to prevent this disaster.”
Rhode Island events on October 24
Newport: A noon gathering on Easton's Beach the Newport Energy and Environment Commission will announce the opening of the Neighborhood Energy Challenge.
Wickford: At 2 p.m., a talk by climate activist Christine Muller at Peace Dale Congregational Church, followed by ringing church bells throughout southern Rhode island.
Providence: 9 a.m. workshops on climate issues and effective media at the First Unitarian Church on Benefit St and letter writing to federal representatives, followed at noon by a rally at Waterplace Park that will focus on the projected sea level rise that threatens to wipe out many iconic Rhode Island landmarks and beaches. The rally will include children’s activities, The Beneficent Congregational Church Choir Chanting, drumming and singing , speakers, and a photograph of the entire crowd in a 350 configuration .
The events are free and open to the public. Organizations that wish to provide climate change information can table at the events if they preregister with the Environment Council at 401-621-8048. Everyone is encouraged to bring signs to all of the events.
More information on local Climate Action Day events can be found at the 350.org <http://350.org/> website and by contacting the Environment Council of Rhode Island (www.environmentcouncilri.com <http://www.environmentcouncilri.com/> ) and RI Interfaith Power and Light (www.riipl.org <http://www.riipl.org/> ).
Rhode Islanders will gather to participate in International Day of Climate Action in Newport, Wakefield, and Providence on October 24. Organized by 350.org, the International Day of Climate Action has been called to encourage the U.S. government to take strong action now, and for the World leaders to take strong action at the Copenhagen meeting in December.
Scientific evidence indicates that the increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a result of burning fossil fuels and deforestation, is devastating our planet, noted Paul Beaudette, President of the Environment Council of Rhode Island.
“Projected sea level rise due to the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet will be at least 5 feet over the next 100 years” reported Greg Gerritt, an organizer of the Rhode Island activities and founder of the think tank Prosperity For Rhode Island. “Rhode Island beaches that are a key to our tourism industry will vanish, and much of Providence's downtown infrastructure will be below sea level. We must take strong action now to reduce fossil fuel consumption to prevent this disaster.”
Rhode Island events on October 24
Newport: A noon gathering on Easton's Beach the Newport Energy and Environment Commission will announce the opening of the Neighborhood Energy Challenge.
Wickford: At 2 p.m., a talk by climate activist Christine Muller at Peace Dale Congregational Church, followed by ringing church bells throughout southern Rhode island.
Providence: 9 a.m. workshops on climate issues and effective media at the First Unitarian Church on Benefit St and letter writing to federal representatives, followed at noon by a rally at Waterplace Park that will focus on the projected sea level rise that threatens to wipe out many iconic Rhode Island landmarks and beaches. The rally will include children’s activities, The Beneficent Congregational Church Choir Chanting, drumming and singing , speakers, and a photograph of the entire crowd in a 350 configuration .
The events are free and open to the public. Organizations that wish to provide climate change information can table at the events if they preregister with the Environment Council at 401-621-8048. Everyone is encouraged to bring signs to all of the events.
More information on local Climate Action Day events can be found at the 350.org <http://350.org/> website and by contacting the Environment Council of Rhode Island (www.environmentcouncilri.com <http://www.environmentcouncilri.com/> ) and RI Interfaith Power and Light (www.riipl.org <http://www.riipl.org/> ).
