October 24th and Climate Action Day

I pause to reflect on the significance of this day... Evidence of our impact on our environment can be found everywhere. It is estimated that 30% of today’s emissions will be in the atmosphere in 2100. The CO2 concentration in our atmosphere is currently 387 ppm and we need to reduce this concentration to 350 ppm in order for our planet to sustain itself. (CO2 concentrations exceeded 350 ppm 19 years ago). It will take a considerable amount of time to reverse the impacts we have already put upon out planet! Our world population which was 6 billion in 1999 is expected to see a 50% increase by 2040. We need to share the earth’s resources equitably and the United States needs to take the lead in climate talks in Copenhagen in December because we are largely responsible for the condition of our environment. Join the world on the 24th and participate in Climate Action Day wherever you are. (In Salt Lake City, come to Library Square between 2-5pm). Help us show the world our commitment to our collective environmental health. There are no political boundaries in this context. We must show the world and ourselves how critical it is to act now. This is the defining moment for our generation and we must believe in the strength of individual participation. Get out there and show your support for such an incredible critical issue. Pass it on. See you there!