12 noon to 1 pm every Sunday on the Casco Bay Bridge*
Sponsored by the Concerned Citizens of South Portland.
Bring your own sign and join with us in opposition to Tar Sands Oil.
* northeastern side – as you are leaving South Portland
This week’s edition of Ira Glass’ “This American Life” is devoted to the topic of climate change. The three segments of the show feature a climatologist in Colorado who is seeing the effects of climate change in his own backyard, an interview with Republican climate champ Bob Inglis, and a segment with Bill McKibben on his campaign to make fossil fuel companies the villains.
Hear the program at 6 pm Sunday on MPBN Radio or online at: www.mpbn.net/
The program will also be available to download as an MP3 on Sunday evening here:
http://www.thisamericanlife.
Recent legislative activity @ the Statehouse has been, in a word, intense. Here’s another: disappointing. And another: unacceptable.
Though there were many bills in support of a sustainable future, the politics of outright dismissal of citizen’s wishes continues. The planet continues to literally be burning – and business as usual remains intent on fiddling the same tune of resource extraction, “jobs” and denial of reality.
What is the solution? YOU!
We are all extremely busy – at times, overwhelmed. But unless we stand up to the forces intent on destroying a sustainable and equitable way of life, all is literally lost.
We appreciate what you have done in the past but we need you again, now!
Many have suggested that there is nothing that we can do at this point. We at 350 Maine disagree – and call on you to take action as the citizens of Maine, committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.
Please see these suggested Action Steps to assist you in responding to current and future legislative activities.
Also, please see Upcoming Events, which reviews some key Tar Sands matters – including the 350.org/350 Maine attention to Summer Heat!
Thank you.
Team 350 Maine
PLEASE NOTE: if nothing else, PLEASE FORWARD THIS LETTER to express your outrage to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee for…not protecting our environment and natural resources.
Please help us enjoy May 18, 2013 – and many May 18th’s into the future – by supporting the Concerned Citizens of South Portland as they renew their Petition efforts in opposition to Tar Sands Oil.
See this link for further information.
We need YOU to make contact with critical decision makers on the City Council – and to help us fill the Council Chambers to support the Resolution – which opposes Tar Sands.
Please see this link for addtional information.
For the first time, NOAA’s Mauna Loa observatory recorded an average daily CO2 concentration above 400 parts per million. Globally, we’re not yet at annual averages above 400, but this is indeed an important milestone. We’ve created 400.350.org to reflect on what this means, and talk about what we’re doing to cool the planet.
Please take a moment to read and share.
Please click on the appropriate image for ACTion that is needed NOW!
On Wednesday, May 8th, L.D. 1059 “An Act To Protect Maine’s Environment and Natural Resources Jeopardized by Mining” is being considered in a Work Session by the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee in Augusta starting @ 1 pm.
WE NEED YOU!
In-person attendance at the Work Session is a unique and powerful statement. However, understandably, attendance at weekday legislative activities can be challenging. Nonetheless, any contact with decision makers and other resources has incredible value.
Good morning!
Today, May 7th, LD 1085: An Act To Establish the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff is being considered in a Work Session by the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee in Augusta starting @ 1 pm.
And WE NEED YOU!
The greatest need – and value – is with in-person attendance at the Work Session. However, any contact with decision makers and other resources would be greatly appreciated.
Please see additional information via this link
Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. Learn more about 350—what it means, where it came from, and how to get there. Read More »
