Residents of Pocatello and the surrounding areas will gather at Upper Ross Park from 12 to 4 pm on Saturday, April 14, 2007 for Step It Up 2007.
March 29, 2007 (Press Release) --
Pocatello, ID – Saturday, April 14th residents concerned about the catastrophic effects of global warming will rally together to urge Congress to cut carbon dioxide emissions 80% by 2050. The event is part of the Step it Up 2007 campaign, the largest day of citizen action focusing on global warming in our nation’s history.
Participants in the event will be photographed displaying their message: “Step It Up Congress! Cut Carbon 80% by 2050!” This photograph will be sent to Washington, DC along with photos from hundreds of other events across the country so Members of Congress can see for themselves that their constituents are demanding bold action.
This event will take place at the Upper Ross Park from 12 to 4 pm and will include live entertainment, a Dutch oven cook-off competition and other refreshments. At 2 pm a group photo will take of the gathering, united with other photos of rallies across the country and sent to congress as part of one of the most widespread demonstrations ever. For questions, to RSVP for the Dutch oven cooking, to reserve a display booth for your group or to volunteer contact Echo Schneider via the website for the Pocatello event:
http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/327
“This will be a great opportunity for members of our community to rally their support behind this cause and join together for a day of education, fun and unity,” said local event organizer, Echo Schneider.
Step it Up is a nationwide campaign comprised of over 1000 events in 50 states rallying around the need for substantial and rapid action on the issue of global warming. Events are being held in every corner of the country, from Maine to Hawaii, and Seattle to Key West. The events are being held in major cities, iconic locations and small towns across America. Rallies have been organized by groups and individuals from all walks of life who agree on one thing: the time has come for our elected officials to take bold and immediate steps to combat global warming.
“The groundswell of support for this effort is incredible. This is truly a viral grassroots movement, organized mainly through word of mouth, email outreach among friends, and the online community.” said Step it Up Organizer, Bill McKibben. “The enormous participation in today’s movement is a wake-up call to legislators from across the country. Their constituents are urgently demanding that America get on the path towards reducing carbon emissions before it is too late.”
“Stopping global warming will catalyze a new, green, industrial revolution which will impact workers across the globe. We must protect both their ability to provide for their families and also the long-term health of the environment,” said McKibben
For more information please visit the Step it Up campaign website: www.stepitup2007.org
Participants in the event will be photographed displaying their message: “Step It Up Congress! Cut Carbon 80% by 2050!” This photograph will be sent to Washington, DC along with photos from hundreds of other events across the country so Members of Congress can see for themselves that their constituents are demanding bold action.
This event will take place at the Upper Ross Park from 12 to 4 pm and will include live entertainment, a Dutch oven cook-off competition and other refreshments. At 2 pm a group photo will take of the gathering, united with other photos of rallies across the country and sent to congress as part of one of the most widespread demonstrations ever. For questions, to RSVP for the Dutch oven cooking, to reserve a display booth for your group or to volunteer contact Echo Schneider via the website for the Pocatello event:
http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/327
“This will be a great opportunity for members of our community to rally their support behind this cause and join together for a day of education, fun and unity,” said local event organizer, Echo Schneider.
Step it Up is a nationwide campaign comprised of over 1000 events in 50 states rallying around the need for substantial and rapid action on the issue of global warming. Events are being held in every corner of the country, from Maine to Hawaii, and Seattle to Key West. The events are being held in major cities, iconic locations and small towns across America. Rallies have been organized by groups and individuals from all walks of life who agree on one thing: the time has come for our elected officials to take bold and immediate steps to combat global warming.
“The groundswell of support for this effort is incredible. This is truly a viral grassroots movement, organized mainly through word of mouth, email outreach among friends, and the online community.” said Step it Up Organizer, Bill McKibben. “The enormous participation in today’s movement is a wake-up call to legislators from across the country. Their constituents are urgently demanding that America get on the path towards reducing carbon emissions before it is too late.”
“Stopping global warming will catalyze a new, green, industrial revolution which will impact workers across the globe. We must protect both their ability to provide for their families and also the long-term health of the environment,” said McKibben
For more information please visit the Step it Up campaign website: www.stepitup2007.org
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