International Day of Climate ActionOn October 24, 2009 Aspen will stand with nearly 1,500 other communities worldwide to make our voices heard by our nations’ leaders that we want a fair climate treaty. Each community will organize an event that demonstrates how it is or will be affected by climate change. Staying true to the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words, photographs from these events will be sent to United Nations delegates, heads of state, and the media during the six weeks leading up to the Copenhagen meeting. Learn more about this gloabal event and 350 organization at www.350.org. As a ski community, nothing is more iconic than our mountains and snow. On October 24th, paying homage to these natural wonders, 350 people (or hopefully more!) will be photographed from above using their bodies to spell the words SAVE SNOW on Aspen Mountain. Participants will be encouraged to wear or bring winter gear. The end result—a photograph of hundreds of winter enthusiasts standing on a snowless ski mountain—will be sent to local, regional, national and international elected officials with a simple message: please act NOW! For more information contact Lauren McDonell with Canary Initiative, City of Aspen or Katherine Dart with CORE. Find out more about this local event on CORE's website. |