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Greetings from Copenhagen!

Tue, 12/08/2009 - 16:48 — admin

     15 Cascade Climate Network students are here in Copenhagen for the UNFCCC International Climate Negotiations, working for a fair, ambitious, and binding treaty to address climate change.
     For those of you who haven't heard, these negotiations may be the most important meeting ever. At COP15 (15th conference of parties) leaders from 192 countries will work out a agreements to address climate change (Think "new Kyoto"). 110 heads of state (including Obama) are already confirmed to attend the end of the conference, making this one of the biggest meetings of world leaders ever, and increasing the chance of a binding treaty.

     There are lots of amazing things happening in Copenhagen and we'd like to keep you updated so you can take action at home!

1. We started a CCN @ COP15 Blog. We'll be doing video posts and written blogs to keep you informed. We'll also be taking your questions and working on the ground at the Bella Center to answer them.

2. If you want to help at home, join the rapid response team! CCNers in Copenhagen will contact you and tell you how to push the US at home to get a  fair, ambitious, and binding treaty in Copenhagen.

3. Become a fan of the Cascade Climate Network on Facebook! And tell your friends!

Thanks everyone! We'll keep you updated about the latests news from COP15!

Good luck with finals!


PowerShift West 09!

Sun, 10/04/2009 - 22:32 — admin

On November 6-8th, hundreds of students will converge at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR for Powershift West 2009, one of ten national conferences on policy and action to address climate change.

    This year’s Powershift West theme is to "Think global, act local." This encompasses four specific campaigns:

  1. Ensuring the passage of a strong climate bill in the Senate and U.S. signing of a fair, ambitious, and binding agreement at the UN Climate Talks in Copenhagen this December
  2. Starting an initiative for a high-speed rail corridor from Eugene, OR to Vancouver, BC
  3. Promoting local community energy and efficiency solutions
  4. Moving America beyond coal through regional activism

    Powershift West seeks to empower youth with skills for organizing and advocacy and a stronger foundation in the issues. By the end of the conference, students will experience a shared bond of purpose with others in the region working on similar goals and return to their communities inspired to create change.

Register Now!

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Recruit for PowerShift West! Click Here


Washington DC Transportation Conference

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 10:37 — admin

Hi Everyone, here are my notes and experiences from the Transportation Research Board Conference in Washington D.C. I hope you see something that interests you! The best parts are probably Day 2, and the end of day 3, with some sustainable transport awards!

cheers!

-Jesse Boudart

 

 

TRB Conference

Day 1:
Today was getting the feet wet in everything that is Transportation.

Session: "So you want to become a transportation professional?"

Barack Obama's Inauguration Address

Tue, 01/20/2009 - 12:58 — admin

My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.