Starving for Change - Bill C311 - The Climate Change Accountability Act
There is a young man in Canada who is fasting for climate change, Dante Ryel. I have spoken on the phone with Dante. He is really concerned about climate change. If I did not have children, I sometimes think I would probably be joining him because I know we have 2-5 years to get into motion politically, the economic changes needed to save our planet from runaway climate change.
Here is a description of his fast from Facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=361963750008&ref=mf
"Canada has an opportunity to take a historic leadership role in solving climate change. That's why I, Dante Ryel, am participating in a water-only fast from March 3rd, the Day parliament resumes, until the day our Members of Parliament vote on Bill C-311. Bill C-311 is also known as the Climate Change Accountability Act and it must pass. There is a huge difference between Stephen Harper's made in USA, weak, greenhouse gas targets and the ambitious targets in Bill C-311. If we want to avoid a more than two degree increase in temperature, a climate change tipping point, then our M.P.s must vote for this historic Bill. "
"The NDP introduced Bill C-311 and the Bloc Quebecois will support it. We must pressure the leaders of the Liberal and Conservative parties to vote yes on Bill C-311. In fact, all we need is Liberal support! However, many people are scared that the Liberals won't vote yes. That's why we must pressure them. Stephen Harper's Conservatives have consistently voted against Bill C-311, and have prevented any meaningful progress on climate change, but we should still ask them for their support. You never know."
"We are so close to making history but we must make sure our politicians do the right thing! You can click the following link to send off an email to each federal party."
"http://www.canadians.org/action/2009/10-Dec-09.html
In about a minute you could change the world all at the click of a mouse. You barely have to type! Or contact your local MP. You could Phone your MP, record yourself doing it, and post the video on YouTube. "