I've posted before about events organized by the organization 350.org, led by the inspiring, energetic, impressive Bill McKibben. The name "350" comes from the amount of carbon dioxide that climate scientists say we should stabilize at in order to avoid the full effects of catastrophic climate change - 350 parts per million. I have to say, 350 is probably my favorite environmental organization that's out there right now.
350.org is so much more than a number. It is bringing people together from ALL over the world, bringing tons of organizations together, to create a global climate movement. The 350 team builds from climate science, and then acts from there. Social movement style. They rock the boat, without losing any sanity. Their days of action have been beautiful, grassroots, powerful, inclusive... and they don't stop.
On September 24th, 2011, 350 is launching Moving Planet- their next day of action. Moving Planet is about getting people to the streets to "move" past fossil fuels- on bikes, roller blades, foot, kayak, etc. I love 350 because they are always in motion. Bill McKibben and his team know that the only way we're going to have our voices heard, the only way we're going to get the government and corporations to start taking responsibility, is to demand it in a full on MOVEMENT.
In encourage everyone to take a look at 350.org and get involved with what they are cooking up. I know I'll be on the streets on September 24th, hopefully alongside friends and fellow Berkeley students. I also hope to help organize events so that the day is the biggest and best climate action rally to date.
We will move ourselves, to move others, to move others, and eventually, we will move this planet.
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