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***the BIG one*** Step It UP Chicago!

Chicago, IL

April 14, 2007

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By:Jennifer Pierce

We had a panel of speakers discussing climate change, at least 3 news crews covering the event. More than 400 people came together to make our statement to congress. It was awesome.


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By:Thaddeus Tazioli

I just took some photos I thought you might like.


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Brandon Knight of the Global Exchange discusses the imact students can make to reduce their campus' impact on global warming.
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Dante the "Step it Up" action dog performs with event organizer Jennifer Pierce.

By:Mary Jadernak

Chicago's Daley Plaza filled with a spirit of cooperation as a vibrant crowd of 500 concerned citizens braved the cold & wind. Standing along with The Picasso, mothers with children, families, singles, couples, old, young & in between gathered for action on the most important issue of our day;GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE.LOVE YOUR MOTHER/ SAVE YOURSELF/REDUCE CARBON


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Concerned Chicagoans gather for action on THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE OF OUR DAY- GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
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THE CITY OF CHICAGO makes great banners!
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Chicagoans write to Congress calling for responsible leadership on life threatening GLOBAL WARMING.
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Lines of messages form a wall of concern for action to reduce carbon.

By:Jennifer Pierce

Had a great time, good attendancedespite the chill. Lots of grteat volunteers.


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Getting the audience riled up.
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Some volunteers gathered for a final picture.

By:Thaddeus Tazioli (ttazioli@gmail.com)

It was a positive gathering of concerned people of all ages united by their desire to end global warming.


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4th grader Akin Carter shows off a global warming project he did for science class in response to experiencing a Christmas without snow.
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By:Sarah Martin

I hope the photos from above of us spelling out "Cut CO2" and then "80% by 2050" come out! That was a very cool idea. There were also speakers, a band, and booths to learn about a few environmental efforts right here in Chicago.



  

 
 
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