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On September 21st, four of the largest environmental groups – Avaaz, Oxfam, Greenpeace and 360.org will be holding one of the biggest global environmental protests calling for solutions to climate change. Called the Global Wake-Up Call, the groups have arranged simultaneous gatherings and actions, making their message clear: Global warming must be stopped now. People from all over the world can participate by joining flash mobs in their areas and sounding their cell phone alarms or bombarding their government offices with phone calls to get their leaders’ attentions. Over 350 events have been organized worldwide, spanning 54 countries. This action is set less than 3 months before the Copenhagen Climate Summit, which will see leaders from all over the world sit down to discuss the important issues on global warming. Read the full article here
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Greenfudge.org » Mark Your Calendars for the Global Climate Wake-Up Call…
On September 21st, four of the largest environmental groups – Avaaz, Oxfam, Greenpeace and 360.org will be holding one of the biggest global environmental protests calling for solutions to climate change….
Greenfudge.org » Mark Your Calendars for the Global Climate Wake-Up Call…
On September 21st, four of the largest environmental groups – Avaaz, Oxfam, Greenpeace and 360.org will be holding one of the biggest global environmental protests calling for solutions to climate change.
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