350: Vigil For Survival November 23, 2009
Hello fellow 350 and Cartoon Enthusiasts,
Following the historic success of the International Day of Climate Action, 350 is providing support for another grassroots protest taking place on Friday December 11, 2009.
“Around the world people will gather to lighting lanterns or candles, in solemn solidarity with the citizens of those nations who will be first to face the challenge to their very survival posed by climate change.
Eventually all of us will be hard-pressed by rising seas, spreading drought, and temperatures too hot for growing food. But right now-this year, this decade-there are countries being pressed to the brink. They’re at the forefront of a fight for real change in Copenhagen, and need your help to amplify their voice.
Some of these “Vigils for Survival” will take place at iconic places in communities all over the world. Others will be outside American consulates and embassies, and a senator’s offices throughout the United States. Partly this is because the United States is, historically, the country most responsible for the carbon in our atmosphere. But more it’s because America, if it chose, could lead the way to a sane global climate policy.
In a very real sense, the short-term survival of many nations, and the long-term health of the whole planet, rests in the hands of Obama and the United States Senate. Their positions, along with the level of leadership provided by the European Union, China and a few other nations, can make or break a global climate treaty. The decisions made by this small group of people will in large part determine whether or not the world forges a deal strong enough to pull us back from the brink of climate catastrophe. Their courage–or lack of it–will help set the future of the planet for geologic time.” - Bill McKibben for the 350.org Team
Click here to register a Vigil For Survival in your community: www.350.org/vigil
Cartoons Make T.V. November 6, 2009
As part of a follow up on 350.org’s International Day of Climate Action and discussion of the fast approaching negotiations in Copenhagen, eco-journalist Charles-Antoine Rouyer (www.carouyer.com) used some of your fabulous cartoons! The segment is in French but the beauty of these cartoons is that their message crosses language bariers!
Enjoy!
Sad Tree October 27, 2009
Submitted by Andrew Foerster of Toronto, ON, Canada. See more of his work at www.rewfoe.com!
Stop CO2 Emissions October 23, 2009
Submitted by Franke James, author of “Bothered by My Green Conscience” (www.frankejames.com)
Freeze! Flashmob Protest! October 23, 2009
Submission from Franke James, author of “Bothered by My Green Conscience” (www.frankejames.com)
It would be Goofy not to think about it! October 23, 2009
Submitted by Mark Tawse-smith, Toronto, ON, Canada
NOW do you believe global warming is real? October 23, 2009
Submitted by award winning political cartoonist Jimmy Margulies, USA.
Daisies October 23, 2009
Submitted by Tamara. See more of her work at http://www.angelfire.com/planet/animal-instincts
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