Bill McKibben’s 350.org is almost a household word now and this Saturday the 24th is International Day of Climate Action… and here’s the dope:

… It looks like the International Day of Climate Action this Saturday October 24th will be the single most widespread day of political action the planet has ever seen–we’re closing in on 170 nations, and more than 4,000 rallies and events. There’s something happening near you–if you’re not sure what, this link will let you find out quickly and easily: .

People in all those cities and towns all around the world will be saying the same thing: science tells us that we can’t have more than 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere if we want a planet like the one we were born onto. That sounds complicated, but it isn’t–350 is the bottom line for the earth.

Across Vermont, there are dozens of fantastic events that will happen. Early in the day, the Vermont Natural Resources Council is partnering with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and NRG Systems and National Wildlife Federation for a Town Hall meeting-esque discussion with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and local grassroots activists. In attendance will be many members of grassroots “Town Energy Committees” from across the state – the local citizens on the ground who are actually bringing down our collective carbon footprint one town at a time. Sound like fun?

Wish you could make it? Well you can, because the event will be webcast at vnrc.org. Join us at 10AM this Saturday to take part in the conversation through the stream and by emailing your questions to Senator Sanders and the panel at climateaction@vnrc.org. We can’t guarantee we’ll get to all the questions, but we’ll do what we can. Or, if you want to be there in person, call VNRC at 802-223-2328. Spread the word and thanks for doing your part to combat global climate change.