Moving Planet

A single day to remove Fossil fuels. Is that all it takes to turn our planet into a cleaner, more sustainable place to live? Maybe not, but don’t you think it’s about time we start demanding solutions to the climate crisis.

The efforts will kick-off on Saturday, September 24. The United States will be one of 147 countries hosting Moving Planet: A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels. And, where better to have a location then Ames, contributing some cyclone power to this worldwide movement.

The idea for Moving Planet came from 350.org, a global campaign and network that works with grassroots organizers in 188 countries to mobilize against climate change and for a cleaner tomorrow. The goal is to swarm the streets and sidewalks by the thousands on foot, bicycles, skates or other means of sustainable movement. 350.org wants to bring powerful demands to our leaders on the 24th, to move beyond fossil fuels to a 350ppm world

If you are unfamiliar with the meaning of 350ppm, simply put, it is what scientists, climate experts and progressive national governments say is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere.

There will be a follow up story after the event. Be sure look for photos and re cap of the day in Cystainability’s next issue.