Here is what you need to know:
- Things have gone a little crazy in Copenhagen.
- Civil society has been severely restricted from entering the conference venue, and have effectively been banned on Friday, which is the final day of high level negotiations.
- Friends of the Earth, which in my opinion remains the “big ENGO” most closely connected to the grassroots, has beenbanned from entering the venue at all as of this morning.
- FYI, in my experience (and I’ve been to a few of these things), both of these developments are unprecedented and shocking.
- 350.org has called for a climate justice fast to be taken by individuals, for 24 hours, starting at any time on Thursday. I think this is a great action, and maybe when I turn my paper in I will tell you why in more detail. Let me just say now that I am participating, I think you should too, and i think you should tell all your friends. Take the time to think about the way climate change is going to cause worldwide food scarcity and famine. Pray.
- 350 is also asking you to call heads of state: check out the handy list and the call tool. You don’t have to just call your own head of state, either. Climate change affects us all and the responsibility is global. In particular, fire up your Skype and call one of the leaders on the green list and thank them for supporting the target of 350 ppm.
If you are reading this blog, it means you care - YOU CAN HELP, SO DO IT.
