350 Human Sign Climate Action
24 October 2009 - 1:30pm
Central Coast people of all ages turned out in force yesterday, 24 October 2009, to form a human sign depicting 3 5 0 at Umina Beach and on The Skillion at Terrigal Haven. They participated in the 350.org Global Day of Climate action happening at 5200 events in 181 countries.
Why 350? 350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide — measured in "Parts Per Million" - in our atmosphere. 350 PPM—it's the number humanity needs to get back to as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change.
Mayor of Gosford, Chris Holstein (who attended both Umina Beach and Terrigal Haven events) said, “These are great events to increase awareness in the Central Coast community of the problems and effects of dangerous climate change”
Alan Hayes from The Australian Coal Alliance which is demanding “Water not Coal” for the Wyong Valley declared, “This event has united like-minded concerned citizens for a common cause – climate action.”
Alison Heathcote, President of Permaculture Central Coast said, “The message to world leaders is clear. We, the good citizens of the world, want fair, unambiguous, positive action to mitigate dangerous climate change”.
Thanks mainly to the enthusiasm and inspiration of Luke Costelloe, Fletcher Charlton and friends from the band “Dali’s Angels” the youth of the Central Coast actively participated and enjoyed bike rides around the oval on Electric Bikes supplied by Dr Ian Charlton and other electric bikers. Luke said, “This is a great opportunity for our generation to realise that they can do something to make their voices heard across the world”
Louise DuVernet organised a 350 rainbow-coloured quilt which was displayed on the day Thank you Louise and your quilting friends from Newcastle Quilters.
A 3.50 feet square canvas was signed by all participants at The Skillion and will be used for future 350.org events.
Peter Meloy, of the Greens Party was at the Terrigal event. Their main message is that Clean Coal is not viable. A fact supported by ex-coal miner, Graham Brown. Australia should be totally embracing renewable energy as a source of power as has happened successfully in Germany.
Photographer, Peter Adderley took the aerial photo at Terrigal at precisely 3.50pm from an ultralight aircraft piloted by Warwick Keato and supplied by his wife, Sheree.
David Lance also took photos and video of the Terrigal action from the lookout.
The Umina and Terrigal Climate action events were proudly sponsored and supported by Permaculture Central Coast (PCC), Community Environment Network (CEN), the Central Coast branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Peninsula Environment Group and Climate Action Group Central Coast (CAGCC).
One participant in the Terrigal event, Maree Beveridge, writes:
“Thank you! Fabulous day, wonderful atmosphere, hopefully a good result in that the folks who make the decisions will take notice”.
Worldwide photos are available at Flickr link: search for Terrigal and/or Umina for the local Central Coast events
Thank you, from the organisers, to all those who helped and participated at Umina Beach and Terrigal. Thank you for a great day of Climate Action.
Together we will win this battle to mitigate dangerous climate change.
For further information about how you can make a difference to make this world a better place for everyone to live contact Alison Heathcote at permaculturecc@yahoo.com.au
P.S.Another Central Coast 350 action has appeared on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/350org/4039571086/. Does anyone know who did it because it is beautiful?
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