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After decades of scientific reports and inaction at the federal level, a new and diverse movement for action to stop global climate change is taking its message to the streets. On April 14, in Massachusetts alone, there will be 113 different actions calling on Congress to cut carbon dioxide emissions 80% by 2050.

Saturday, April 14, Heath Town Common at 1:00pm to 3:00pm

For event details:http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/1479
On Saturday April 14, community members will hold meet on the Heath Town Common at 1:00 pm to discuss taking action on the crisis of climate change. Organizers say that climate change will have intense effects on people all over the world and future generations.

Saturday, April 14, 4pm, Cottage Street City parking, Easthampton, MA

For event details: http://www.seeaction.org

In Easthampton, the People-Powered Parade will walk, run, bike, skate, skip, jump, just not drive, their way at 4pm from the Cottage Street City parking lot to Manhan Cafe for films, snacks, and conversation. Organizers hope that the large number of people enjoying alternative means of transportation will inspire others to use their cars less and cut their emissions.

Saturday, April 14, 10a.m.-2p.m., Barre Town Hall, Barre, MA

For event details: http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/1376

The six members of the Envirothon Team, all seniors, are preparing exhibits and demonstrations that will help explain the relationship of energy use to global warming. They will emphasize what we can do to save energy (and money) in our every day lives, and to slow the global warming process.

Saturday, April 14, 1p.m-1a.m., Hitchcock Center and Hampshire College, Amherst

For event details: http://www.stepitup-amherst.org/ 

Step It Up 2007 and Greening the Roadways Festival

Come and see “green vehicles” and learn about grease cars at the Hitchcock Center from 1 – 3 pm. At 3pm those vehicles will accompany a parade to Hampshire College joined by citizens on foot, bike, horse, baby buggy, or public transportation. At 4 pm festivities will continue at Hampshire College. Participate in creating recycled art, eat food, hear music, see films and listen to speakers. At 8 pm bands will deliver high powered music kicked off by Blackberry Jam, an awesome group of rockers from Wildwood elementary school.

Saturday, April 14, 12:00-1:30pm, Solar Store, downtown Greenfield, between Antonio’s Pizza and Mesa Verde Greenfield residents concerned about climate change will rally and ask Congress to Step it Up and make a commitment to cut CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050. The event will feature a presentation on global warming solutions, a discussion, and a group photo that will be posted on the Step It Up campaign web site. The event is part of Greenfield Energy Committee’s Greening Greenfield campaign.

Saturday, April 14, 12:00PM to 02:00PM, First Congregational Church, Williamstown

For event details: http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/629

The façade of the church will be decorated to illustrate a graph of the dramatic spike in carbon emissions in the last hundred years— with the final point extending 60 feet to the church’s steeple. The event will feature music by student performers from Williams College and Mount Greylock Regional High School, and opportunities for people to take action to fight climate change.

 

Also see "Caretaker Farm Steps It Up with a Rock the Farm Work Party": http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/1501

 

Saturday, April 14, 12 - 2 p.m., Pulaski Park, Northampton

For event details: http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/179

About a dozen other Valley residents are helping organize the rally, including representatives from the Center for Ecological Technology, Pedal People and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.

Saturday, April 14, 6am-1pm, Great Barrington and Stockbridge

For event details: http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/596

The Climate Crisis Coalition is hosting a walk from Great Barrington to Stockbridge, in honor of the Stockbridge-Munsee Indians.

Saturday, April 14, 2pm, Ski Butternut, Great Barrington

For event details: http://events.stepitup2007.org/events/show/839

On Saturday, April 14, Great Barrington residents concerned about the catastrophic effects of global warming will rally together to urge Congress to cut carbon dioxide emissions 80% by 2050.