People in more than 150 countries are gearing up to send a message to the rest of the world this weekend: we need to do something about global warming. October 24th is a day of action for the movement. There's a website, 350.org, but it's getting inundated with entries and was a little off when I visited it recently. Still it's a good place to get inspired about what you can do. And in case you're wondering, the number 350 is the level of carbon, in parts per million, that scientists believe is safe for the Earth. We're at 387 right now. Go to 350.org/plan to find out more about the movement and the number 350.
Still looking for inspiration? Here are some other possible actions:
Take the day off from the car. Bike, walk, car pool or take public transit if you have to go out.
Buy local food. Visit a farmers market. You'll cut down on greenhouse gases and have better tasting food.
Turn off your computer. We're guilty too. Instead of letting your computer sleep, shut it down. How long does it really take to boot up?
Turn your heat down. Drop your thermostat, maybe just at night, and snuggle up to keep warm. Who knows where it might lead?
And why not make travel plans for next year, focusing on a vacation that's easier on the earth. For some tips check out this article from an archived issue of Be Wild in BC Magazine.
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