Largest Climate Action Event EVER!!!

On 24 October 2009, people held rallies around the globe to bring attention to the most important number of our time, 350. Over 4000 events simultaneously took place in 175 nations, making this the largest climate action event the world has even seen.

So what is it all about? "350.org is an international grassroots campaign that aims to mobilize a global climate movement united by a common call to action. By spreading an understanding of the science and a shared vision for a fair policy, they will ensure that the world creates bold and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. 350.org is an independent and not-for-profit project."

"350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Scientists measure carbon dioxide in "parts per million" (ppm), so 350ppm is the number humanity needs to get below as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change." Watch this video to find out more.

In Madison, we had around 100 activists participate in a human '350' formation on the Capitol lawn. A videographer captured the event on film, watch here.