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Climb it for the Climate: Success!

This last Saturday, groups of hikers ascended each of the peaks named after a former president in New Hampshire’s White Mountains as part of the first ever “Climb it for the Climate.” The action was a great sucess! We had over 60 hikers as part of our climbing teams and were joined by many more on top of each summit. George Washington even joined us on top of the peak named after him. Check out the photo slide show below:

The message was clear and simple: What would these leaders have done about global warming? Cut Carbon 80% by 2050. These guys were far from perfect, but there was a reason we named mountains after them: they stood up to the challenges of their generation. Our challenge is global warming and we desperately need leadership on this issue. Most of all, the action was a ton of fun and added to the momentum for the upcoming Re-Energize New Hampshire March. Let’s do it!

3 Responses to “Climb it for the Climate: Success!”

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1 mattreitman Jul 17th, 2007 at 11:20 pm

Y’alls low budget activism would be worthless if it weren’t for your dedication and creativity.

…Low budget activists unite!

:0)
2 Andrew Nazdin Jul 18th, 2007 at 3:42 am

My legs still hurt.
3 Bonnie Aug 15th, 2007 at 1:42 am

yo low-budget activism = saWEET. no money means your shenanegans better be spectacularly fun before anyone else will join in. 3 cheers for fun!

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About Jamie

Jamie is the co-coordinator of 350.org, an international global warming campaign. A recent college graduate, he lives in San Francisco, CA. In 2007, he co-organized Step It Up, a campaign that pulled together over 2,000 climate rallies across the United States to push for strong climate action at the federal level. He's also an early member of the youth climate movement, leading one of Energy Action's first campaigns in 2005: Road to Detroit, a nationwide veggie-oil bus tour to promote sustainable transportation. He's traveled to Montreal and Bali to lobby the UN with youth, but he's a strong believer that change happens in the streets not in meetings. Jamie received the Morris K. Udall award in 2007 and has been recognized by the mighty state of Vermont for his work on climate change. You can also find him blogging at Campus Progress' "Pushback," Changents.com, and 350.org.

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