350 on Marsh Plaza

October 24, 2009 is International Day of Climate Action. In anticipation of the nationwide movement, BU student groups will gather to make a statement on climate change. The goal is to lift public awareness of the need for an international climate treaty that would assess the environmental impacts of all countries. The 350 Campaign signifies 350 parts per million, the safest limit of Carbon Dioxide scientists we should have in our atmosphere to sustain human life. Right now, we are above this limit, but the goal of Climate Action Day is to show our politicians where we the students stand on climate change---It's Not Hot!

On October 23, 2009 the Environmental Student Organization along with Massachusetts Power Shift invite student groups to form a "350" on Marsh Plaza. A photograph will be taken of this occasion, and information booths will be set up so students can learn about their eco-footprints and what Boston University is doing to lowers its own carbon footprint.

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152361101781&ref=nf 

VISIT OUR OFFICIAL 350.org EVENT PAGE

http://www.350.org/BU

Poster Contest

Each BU student group, organization, or team is welcome to submit an environmentally themed poster which expresses the group's interest and its connection to climate change, sustainability, the environment, etc. (Example: The Cat Lovers Club: Getting Green for a Prrrfect Globe) Posters will be reviewed by special members of the BU community, and the winning group will receive $500.

Register here for this free event, and we'll send you more information shortly. If you have any questions, please e-mail BostonU350@gmail.com.

For more information, please visit http://sites.google.com/site/bostonuniversity350/home

Visit masspowershift.org to learn more about their campaign for 100% clean electricity in 10 years years in MA.

If you're interested in learning about the BU chapter of MA Power Shifts, please e-mail bumasspowershift@gmail.com.