350.org Climate Action Day in Alabama

Please remember tomorrow’s day of Climate Action by joining one of more than 4,000 events worldwide, in more than 170 countries.Although, the current atmospheric concentration is nearing 390 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide, 350 parts per million is the upper limit on the concentration of CO2 which can sustain our global climate conditions, according to NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen's report entitled "Target atmospheric CO2: Where should humanity aim?”

This Saturday, October 24^th, people all over the world will be gathering as part of a global day of action to urge world leaders to take bold and immediate steps to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions. From capitol cities to the slopes of Mount Everest, and even underwater on dying coral reefs—people will come together to hold rallies aimed at focusing attention on the number 350. Visitwww.350.org to learn more or join AEC in supporting one of these iconic events in Alabama:

Birmingham Event: Birmingham Southern College, 11AM-1PM with iconic photo at 11:30, climate presentations, green-fair, and food. Visit http://tinyurl.com/bham-350 for more information.

Tuscaloosa Event: University of Alabama, 11:00AM-2:30PM 350 awareness tailgate at the Alabama vs. Tennessee football game, on the quad just to the right of Denny Chimes. Fun will be provided for free, but if you would like to bring your own tailgating consumables please make a conscious effort to minimize waste by taking steps such as bringing home made dishes, reusable vessels (we'll have a dish-washing station). Visit http://tinyurl.com/tusc-350 for more information.

For additional information on Energy issues, visit www.aeconline.org/energy, including a recent presentation by Michael Churchman on environmental impacts of energy from the recent Energy Forum 2009, which can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/mc-energy-forum.