On September 4th, I joined 1200 others in the Climate Emergency Fast to call attention to the human face of climate change. The fast was timed to put pressure on Congress to take action to solve the climate crisis as they returned from summer holidays.
On that day, most of us voluntarily gave up food for one day to feel pangs of hunger and remember that as global warming intensifies, it will bring with it much more extensive hunger worldwide, especially in poorer countries, as drought, intense storms, glacial melting and sea level rise take their toll.
Many individuals though began fasts on September 4th that lasted much longer than one day. A few strongly committed and inspiring activists are continuing to fast to this day, a full three weeks later, including Climate Emergency Fast organizer. In this short video, Ted talks candidly about why he is committed to a prolonged fast for the climate and about why he feels so strongly that he is willing to give up food for three weeks and counting:
TED GLICK IS AMAZING!
I had the pleasure of working with Ted on a direct action at the NOAA building right outside of DC, and he was so freaking dedicated. Not only did he get arrested after occupying a ledge 30 feet above the NOAA entrance, but he did it in the freezing cold as a person who is terrified of height s. Talk about dedication.
If only other people Teds age were as BADASS as him, we might not even be in this mess.
Thanks Ted.
I like the idea that fasting is the most sincere form of prayer. I agree our actions should be supplimented with this type of prayer. It is important to look for the spiritual motivation behind our climate action. Thanks Ted.
Great work Ted.
I hope that congress acts on the demands that you are putting forwards, it is long past time for them to do so.