September 2014

[vimeo 106898420 w=500 h=281] illUmiNations: Protecting our Planet #ProjectingChange from http://vimeo.com/opsociety Oceanic Preservation Society It\’s often said that if people could only see climate change, we would do something to stop it. Even though there\’s more CO2 in the air than at any moment in human history, if we can\’t see it… why care? Watching this video,

On 23 September 2014, 26 year old poet Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, from the Marshall Islands, addressed the Opening Ceremony of the UN Secretary-General\’s Climate Summit. Kathy performed a new poem entitled \”Dear Matafele Peinem\”, written to her daughter. The poem received a standing ovation. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4fdxXo4tnY&w=560&h=315] Link to the filmed poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJuRjy9k7GA After her recitation in front of 120

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ScX7kNR_g&w=560&h=315] On Sept 23rd, 2014 in New York City world leaders gather at the United Nations… to discuss bold action at upcoming conferences which have thus far failed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over two critical decades. Tell your leaders you want to restore our future climate so that our weather forecast looks more like

Come join in! Free family climbing, workshops, and games with prizes celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Schurman Rock with famed Climber Jim Whittaker! If you\’ve never been to Camp Long\’s High Ropes Course in West Seattle, this is your day to play! Sept 14th  11 am to 5 pm

As world leaders prepare to meet for crucial talks on climate in NYC the week of September 21st, the native and non-native people of the Pacific Northwest prepare to take international action to Protect the Salish Sea. You can send a message to the world that all people are united. Take climate action now. Each event