National Day of Action
| Mission: | To building a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty |
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| Founder: |
 Dylan Touhey (2E),
Victoria |
| Description: | On Saturday, September 27, we're launching a national mobilization to say, "I'm ready for the green economy." We are ready to tackle the climate crisis by building a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. |
| Details: | Green Jobs Now is a National Day of Action that will empower everyday people to stage hundreds of grassroots events throughout the country. We will have a special focus on low-income communities, communities of color and indigenous people. This will send a message to our leaders that, when it comes to creating green jobs for a more sustainable economy, PEOPLE ARE READY! Right now, there are millions of people ready to work and countless jobs to be done that will strengthen our economy at home. There are thousands of buildings that need to be weatherized, solar panels to be installed, and wind turbines to be erected. There are communities that need local and sustainable food and people ready to farm the crops. There are public transit systems and smart electricity grids in need of engineers and electricians. Americans are ready to build the new economy. It's time to invest in saving the planet and the people. It's time for green jobs now! |
| Tags: | green climate sustainability economics America solar crisis jobs election economy |
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News & Discussions
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| Environmentalist McKibben drives home urgency of climate change to Iowans Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben spoke to a captive and energetic audience in Iowa City last night, courtesy of... |
| People at 7347 events in 188 countries work on the climate crisis The Invitation—10/10/10 Dear World, It’s been a tough year: in North America, oil gushin... |
| Trouble with reducing water usage in our toilet We moved to a rental house recently, and the toilet (just one bathroom) we got was put into the house in 1990. Therefore... |
| Rockwell Collins goes green with LEED buildings I had the opportunity to tour one of the LEED certified buildings on the Rockwell Collins campus in Cedar Rapids, IA. Th... |
| No air conditioning in Florida? We did it! We managed to go an entire year in Florida without any air conditioning! It was one of the tougher things we ... |
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| Got Green? They’re working on it Got Green? They’re working on it by: Adam Hyla , Editor One local group wants Seattle’s poorer reside... |
| City, utility to provide discounted home energy audits City, utility to provide discounted home energy audits By AUBREY COHENSEATTLEPI.COM STAFF Amy Ferlazzo and her partn... |
Videos
350.org's Bill McKibben on David Letterman: Put Solar on the White House on 10/10/10
350org | 01 September 2010 Learn more at: http://www.350.org . Bill McKibben, 350.org founder, appears on the David Letterman Show to talk about our campaign to put solar back on the White......
Connected to: Science of Climate Change Greenhouse Gases Water Impacts Emperilled Ecosystems Global Meltdown Climate Change and Government Direct Action National Day of Action Repower America Fired Up Media The effects of Mining worldwide Endangered Species
350org | 01 September 2010 Learn more at: http://www.350.org . Bill McKibben, 350.org founder, appears on the David Letterman Show to talk about our campaign to put solar back on the White......
Connected to: Science of Climate Change Greenhouse Gases Water Impacts Emperilled Ecosystems Global Meltdown Climate Change and Government Direct Action National Day of Action Repower America Fired Up Media The effects of Mining worldwide Endangered Species
Break the Bank - Camp for Climate Action 2010
visionontv | 06 August 2010 Camp for Climate Action 2010 Break the Bank! Edinburgh Four days of training and direct action: 21st--24th August The Camp for Climate Action is a......
Connected to: Emperilled Ecosystems Climate Change and Government Climate Camp UK Direct Action National Day of Action Fired Up Media
visionontv | 06 August 2010 Camp for Climate Action 2010 Break the Bank! Edinburgh Four days of training and direct action: 21st--24th August The Camp for Climate Action is a......
Connected to: Emperilled Ecosystems Climate Change and Government Climate Camp UK Direct Action National Day of Action Fired Up Media
The Green Life: No 2 Coal in Sabah
The men of The Green Life program at San Quentin say "No 2 Coal" in Borneo. sign the petition to the Prime Minister of Malaysia:......
Connected to: Greenhouse Gases Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Water Impacts Forest Impacts Global Meltdown Solar Energy Eco Documentary Festival National Day of Action Rainforest Protests: World Rainforest Movement The effects of Mining worldwide Endangered Species
The men of The Green Life program at San Quentin say "No 2 Coal" in Borneo. sign the petition to the Prime Minister of Malaysia:......
Connected to: Greenhouse Gases Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Water Impacts Forest Impacts Global Meltdown Solar Energy Eco Documentary Festival National Day of Action Rainforest Protests: World Rainforest Movement The effects of Mining worldwide Endangered Species
Animation -BeaWildered: Earth day
PlanetGreenTV — 20 April 2010 — If you have to pick a major holiday, why not celebrate one that everybody on earth can take part in?! Get more at http://planetgreen.discovery.com....
Connected to: Forest Impacts Pop Culture Campaigns Direct Action National Day of Action Earth Day Every Day Fired Up Media
PlanetGreenTV — 20 April 2010 — If you have to pick a major holiday, why not celebrate one that everybody on earth can take part in?! Get more at http://planetgreen.discovery.com....
Connected to: Forest Impacts Pop Culture Campaigns Direct Action National Day of Action Earth Day Every Day Fired Up Media
The Dream Reborn (My President is Green)
"Dream Reborn: My President is Green" is a powerful statement on its own. It also provides an opportunity to find and lift up more stories like it. In conjunction with the video, Green For All is......
Connected to: Pop Culture Campaigns National Day of Action Obama's Green Initiatives
"Dream Reborn: My President is Green" is a powerful statement on its own. It also provides an opportunity to find and lift up more stories like it. In conjunction with the video, Green For All is......
Connected to: Pop Culture Campaigns National Day of Action Obama's Green Initiatives
Eugene Mirman Reports from Trash Can in Copenhagen
Comedian Eugene Mirman is Grist's Special Correspondent in Copenhagen at the UN Climate Change Conference. Here's his first of many reports from the charming Danish capitol. You can follow Eugene......
Connected to: Extreme Weather Water Impacts Global Meltdown Climate Change and Government Direct Action National Day of Action Fired Up Media Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
Comedian Eugene Mirman is Grist's Special Correspondent in Copenhagen at the UN Climate Change Conference. Here's his first of many reports from the charming Danish capitol. You can follow Eugene......
Connected to: Extreme Weather Water Impacts Global Meltdown Climate Change and Government Direct Action National Day of Action Fired Up Media Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
David Suzuki on Canada's Role in Global Warming and the Bridge to a Cool Planet Parade in Vancouver
David Suzuki's encouraging Canadians to join people from around the world calling for action on global warming on Saturday October 24th. This message was recorded for the Bridge to a Cool Planet......
Connected to: National Day of Action Earth Day Every Day Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
David Suzuki's encouraging Canadians to join people from around the world calling for action on global warming on Saturday October 24th. This message was recorded for the Bridge to a Cool Planet......
Connected to: National Day of Action Earth Day Every Day Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
350 Video Organizing Guide Part 2
350.org is an international campaign to stop dangerous climate change. Join or attend an event near you on October 24, 2009, the Global Day of Climate Action by going to http://350.org. This is......
Connected to: Global Meltdown Climate Change and Government Direct Action National Day of Action Repower America Fired Up Media
350.org is an international campaign to stop dangerous climate change. Join or attend an event near you on October 24, 2009, the Global Day of Climate Action by going to http://350.org. This is......
Connected to: Global Meltdown Climate Change and Government Direct Action National Day of Action Repower America Fired Up Media
Carbon Casino: Climate Camp blocks the Carbon exchange in London
Activists in tuxedos and ball gowns from Climate Camp blocked the Carbon exchange in London to play Carbon Casino. They say "Too many governments are using carbon trading as an excuse not to cut......
Connected to: Climate Camp UK Direct Action National Day of Action Green Marketing & Messaging Fired Up Media
Activists in tuxedos and ball gowns from Climate Camp blocked the Carbon exchange in London to play Carbon Casino. They say "Too many governments are using carbon trading as an excuse not to cut......
Connected to: Climate Camp UK Direct Action National Day of Action Green Marketing & Messaging Fired Up Media
Greenpeace - Inspiring Action
This fragile Earth needs action. It needs you....
Connected to: Emperilled Ecosystems National Day of Action Sustainable Seafood Rainforest Protests: World Rainforest Movement
This fragile Earth needs action. It needs you....
Connected to: Emperilled Ecosystems National Day of Action Sustainable Seafood Rainforest Protests: World Rainforest Movement
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