 Spreading Awareness, Encouraging Action
Events Organized (o) or Supported (s) by GWEN More events to come! Past Events: June 1st, 2008 - Dr. Jim Hansen Talk (s) Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington Center, MA - http://lexgwac.org/JamesHansen.html Lexington's Global Warming Action Coalition (GWAC) arranged for one of the world's foremost climate scientists to speak about "Censoring Science." Dr. Hansen is director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Adjunct Professor at the Columbia University Earth Institute, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. As part of the event, GWEN arranged for a 360-degree photo to be taken by Carlton SooHoo of panospin.com, to help support 350.org. (350.org is an organization spearheaded by Bill McKibben to help publicize Dr. Hansen's research showing that 350 parts per million is a desirable target level for the concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere.) The panoramic picture below shows Dr. Hansen (right) standing with the author of the new book "Censoring Science," Mark Bowen (click on the image to open the full 360-degree view). For information on Dr. Hansen's talk click here or check these other websites for more details: http://lexgwac.org/JamesHansen.html or 350.org. April 21st, 2008 - Patriots Day March and Parade (s) Lexington Center, MA - www.lexgwac.org GWEN joined the Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition and others in the annual Lexington Patriots Day parade in Lexington Center. The parade group formed east of Lexington Center beginning at about 2 PM, then walked to the Center with colorful signs and banners. GWEN representatives also retraced the march of the Acton Minutemen to Concord's Old North Bridge, scene of the famous 1775 battle for American Independence. April 11-14th, 2008 - Massachusetts Power Shift (MAPS) (s) Boston University, the Boston Commons, the Massachusetts State House - www.masspowershift.org Hundreds of Massachusetts citizens gathered in Boston for one of the largest meetings of climate activists in the state's history. The conference was organized to spread awareness, encourage action, and develop leadership in the fight to slow climate change. March 29th, 2008 - Earth Hour (s) Millions around the world joined in turning off their lights between 8 and 9 PM as a symbol of support for climate change solutions. Media coverage of the event was huge, showing that, taken together, many small actions can make a difference. December 29th, 2007 - Screening of "Everything's Cool" (o) Cary Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA -- www.everythingscool.org Local activists joined us for a special screening of "Everything's Cool"--the hot new documentary about global warming. This is the heartwarming story of five unique heroes of the global warming movement, including author Bill McKibben--the guiding light of the StepItUp organization, and author and former Globe editor Ross Gelbspan--one of the first to shed light on oil company funding of global warming critics. SPECIAL NOTE: We were honored to have documentary star Ross Gelbspan attend this screening to introduce the film and answer questions afterward. December 8th, 2007 - Walden Pond Polar Bear Plunge (o) Routes 126 and 2A, Concord, MA -- www.keepwintercold.org The Polar Bear Plunge was a huge success, we took a dip in the winter waters of Walden Pond to help spread awareness and encourage action about climate change. The media picked up the event and it was reported worldwide, in dozens of publications. See, for example, the articles in the Boston Globe and in the International Herald Tribune. Videos covering the Polar Plunge:
November 3rd, 2007 - Step It Up 2 (o) Old North Bridge, Concord, MA -- http://events.stepitup2007.org/november/events/show/2072 The second Step It Up event GWEN hosted honored the brave minutemen (and women) of the 1775 American Revolution. Citizens gathered at the Old North Bridge at Minuteman National Park to spark the American Energy Revolution. Senator John Kerry, and the newly-elected Congresswoman Niki Tsongas spoke at the event. Senator Kerry said, "America needs at least 80% carbon dioxide reductions by 2050." Many state-level politicians spoke as well, including: Cory Atkins, Will Brownsberger, Jamie Eldridge, Jim Marzilli, and Pam Resor. The importance of climate change was vividly documented as nearly a hundred concerned citizens gathered around a tent (in driving rain) with the North Bridge in the background.
April 14th, 2007 - Step It Up 1 (o) Bedford, MA -- http://events.stepitup2007.org/april/events/show/1186 In the first Step It Up event, GWEN hosted a crowd of concerned Bedford, MA residents who gathered at Bedford's Memorial park to start an energy revolution -- much like that of our patriots hundreds of years ago. This group of climate-aware citizens, led by the Global Warming Education Network, walked four miles from Bedford to Lexington center, where we joined the Lexington Rally on climate change. We heard congressman Ed Markey speak on the subject and then followed hundreds of others onto the Lexington Green for a photo.
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