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Bill McKibben: ‘Notes on the Climate Fight’ 

From The Terry Global Speaker Series @ UBC:

Though many have come to accept the scientific consensus around climate change, political realities still stifle the hope of real climate action. To help address this political impasse, Bill McKibben will share his invaluable experience mobilizing global grassroots activism. He will share stories from the front lines of the climate fight – from every corner of planet, including our own backyard. Of particular interest to Canadian university students, he will address the Keystone XL pipeline and Alberta Tar Sands development. Some stories are hopeful, some are not, but one thing is certain: we finally have a movement, and Bill would like you to be a part of it.

You can read about his UBC talk and visit to Vancouver here.

Sighted: A poster promoting the Vancouver’s main ‘Moving Planet’ event. It’s one of thousands of similar events going on in 171 countries across our planet on Saturday. Check out the official website to find or start an event in your community. It’s gonna be fun!

PS - Check out Bill McKibben’s article ‘Moving Planet Begins Around the World’ to get check out how groups in Egypt, Spain, Tuvalu, India and Zimbabwe are celebrating the day. 

This Saturday, September 24th: “Moving Planet: A day to move beyond fossil fuels!” 

Check out the event website to learn more about the global happening and find or create an event in your community. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to invite your friends and family! This is gonna be fun!

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350.org’s 10/10/10 Global Work Party

On the 10th of October, in every corner of the globe, we will implement solutions to the climate crisis: from solar panels to community gardens, wind turbines to bike workshops. We’ll tell leaders: “We’re getting to work—what about you?” Join us at http://350.org