This September the fossil fuel industry and their political supporters are descending on Pittsburgh to put a green face on global capitalism. These meetings amongst the world superpowers whose failed policies are responsible for the global economic, environmental and human rights crises, will be met by global citizens who know we need to do things differently. We’ll break through and demand real, localized and community-based solutions that come from the 6 billion people of the earth, not 20 heads of state.
The Three Rivers Climate Convergence will be held September 20-25th in Schenley Park, located in the heart of Oakland, Pittsburgh’s student neighborhood. The convergence will gather together people united for environmental justice to share knowledge, attend workshops, plan actions and demonstrations in response to the International Coal Conference and G20 Summit and live sustainably in the shadows of a 21st century city. At this time, the encampment is not permitted by the city.
Tuesday September 22nd- Welcome to Climate Ground Zero! Tell PNC to Stop Funding Mountain Top Removal- PNC, through their ownership stakes in Blackrock Financial is one of Massey Energies largest shareholders, a prime destroyer of Appalachia’s mountains and communities. Affinity groups are encouraged to target PNC branches all day long, with a main rally starting at noon (location to be announced).
Check out our website @ www.3riversconvergence.org
To let us know of your attendance, volunteer or host a workshop, fill out the sign up form.
The Obama admin: Cap and Trade could cost American families 1.761.00 a year. This would be devistating to the fixed income elderly! http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/09/15/taking_liberties/entry5314040.shtml