Colorado Kayak Supply is announcing its sponsorship of the River of Action which will take place in Buena Vista, CO on October 24, 2009. River of Action is part of the International Day of Climate Change, an initiative of the nonprofit 350.org, which aims to bring attention and action to the global warming crisis. The CKS event is part of a nationwide paddlesports network getting behind 350.org and one of the only 350.org actions scheduled in the state.
The mission is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet. The focus is on the number 350–as in parts per million, the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. But 350 is more than a number–it’s a symbol of where we need to head as a planet.
To tackle climate change we need to move quickly, and we need to act in unison—and 2009 will be an absolutely crucial year. This December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark to craft a new global treaty on cutting emissions. The problem is, the treaty currently on the table doesn’t meet the severity of the climate crisis—it doesn’t pass the 350 test.
In order to unite the public, media, and our political leaders behind the 350 goal, a planetary day of action is being coordinated on October 24, 2009. Actions are taking place at hundreds of iconic places around the world – from the Taj Mahal to the Great Barrier Reef to Buena Vista – and clear message to world leaders: the solutions to climate change must be equitable, they must be grounded in science, and they must meet the scale of the crisis.
The gathering will take place at the Barbara Whipple Bridge at the Buena Vista Riverpark at 10:00 am on October 24. We will meet up for a photo and you will also have the chance to win give-a-ways from Keen, Colorado Kayak Supply and NRS. If you are interested in joining the local 350 gathering on October 24 go to 350.org or contact Colorado Kayak Supply at 395-8653.
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