To propose an addition to this list please e-mail the information to
Ruth Patton.
Turning up the heat on Congress
August 4–September 7, 2008
This summer, members of Congress will be home for recess in their districts: August 4–September 7 for the House, August 9–September 7 for the Senate. This recess is our chance to convince every member of Congress that America is ready for bold climate solutions. You’ll be joined by hundreds of other volunteers across the country who will deliver the 1Sky message in their districts: we need decisive action to confront climate change!
If you’ve never visited your congressional office or held a visibility event before, don’t worry. We’ll provide you with all the resources you need, and work with you to choose the best tactics to deliver your message most effectively in your district.
The first step is the easiest. Visit the national 1Sky website to sign up and our staff will be in touch with you to help you plan.
Use your creative talents for the environment!
Deadline: September 22, 2008
1Sky is partnering up with Brighter Planet to launch a Climate Matters online video contest to send our next president and Congress a clear message over the airwaves and online: America is ready for bold leadership on climate. We can show our leaders that climate change isn't just another crisis—it's our opportunity to rebuild the economy, lift millions from poverty with green jobs, and leave a cleaner, safer environment for our children.
Upload your most inspiring 30 or 60 second video to http://www.vimeo.com/climatematters. After the September 22 deadline, the ten videos with the most average daily views will be submitted to an impressive panel of judges. If your video wins, you could win the $3,000 prize and our broadcast partners will air the winning videos before a potential audience of more than 50 million homes!
Climate Change, Sustainable Agriculture, and Bioresources: A Public Forum
September 24–26, 2008
Ted Mann Concert Hall
Radisson University Hotel, University Ballroom
Minnesota and Austria are on the cutting edge of organic farming, innovative and sustainable uses of biological resources, and research on climate change. Experts from both sides of the Atlantic will come together to share their knowledge with the public in a dynamic, informative event you won’t want to miss! This three-day event will cover general trends in climate change, its effect on sustainable and organic farming, water and habitat, and the challenges of and opportunities for effective public policy to slow or even reverse climate change. All events are free and open to the public. Question and answer periods will be included in every event or session.
Sponsored by the Horst Rechelbacher Foundation and the Center for Austrian Studies at the University of Minnesota. For more information, e-mail casahy@umn.edu.
September 26, 3:15–4:45PM
Fresh Energy's science policy director J. Drake Hamilton will be part of a panel session on "Policy and Implementation in Austria and Minnesota." For the full conference schedule, visit the Center for Austrian Studies website.
Green Jobs Now: National day of action to build the new economy
September 27, 2008
Make your voice heard to demand green job development! Join 1Sky, Green for All, and the WE Campaign to organize or attend a green jobs day of action event in your area. It's easy! Just visit www.greenjobsnow.com to find out what events are happening in your area or to register your creative event!
Climate Change and Public Health: Science and Solutions
October 23, 2008, 1:00-2:30PM
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
As part of the two-day 26th Annual St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Conference, Fresh Energy's J. Drake Hamilton and Dr. Matt Commers of the University of Minnesota will present a workshop that explores the direct connection between climate change and public health.
Fresh Energy's J. Drake Hamilton will outline the science and best policy solutions to climate change, discussing the myths and truths about limiting and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as well as practical solutions for governments, businesses and individuals.
Dr. Matt Commers, Adjunct Professor of Public Health at the University of Minnesota, will go in depth on the issue of the likely effects of a warming climate on human health. He will discuss various methods that have been proposed for minimizing the negative health impact of climate change.
 Download the event brochure for details and registration information.
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