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International Day of Climate Action in Halifax
On October 24th, 2009, millions of people worldwide will engage in the International Day of Climate Action. This movement was initiated by 350.org and is demanding the reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350ppm (part per million). Many climate scientists have agreed this is the maximum safe level and warn that catastrophic climate events could occur if this limit is exceeded. Climate change is already occurring more rapidly than expected even a few years ago.
Join friends and neighbours in HRM for a family-friendly get-together on Saturday, October 24th on the Halifax Common by the Pavilion. Festivities will begin at 2pm and at 3:50pm people will join together for a collective action to show our support for strong government leadership and action on climate change. There will be music, activities for kids and collective action. Bring a sign with a drawing or painting of what/who you’re concerned about in terms of climate change.
This event is part of the global 350.org movement. Faith groups, community groups and workplaces are encouraged to plan their own event any and everywhere in Nova Scotia and join the one in HRM! See http://www.350.org/ for details on how to plan your own event. Join our Facebook group for updates on the HRM event, to post your event and to show your support: search “International Day of Climate Action – Halifax, NS”.
The Halifax Day of Climate Action is organized by a coalition including Oxfam, Council of Canadians- Atlantic Region, Ecology Action Centre, KAIROS, United Church of Canada- Maritimes Conference, Sierra Club- Atlantic Chapter, Lutheran Justice Group, Nova Scotia Environmental Network, and Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council.