Our rally was moved from the UVa Rotunda indoors because of rain. Still, about 150 people came--University students, families and people of all ages. We heard from a variety of local experts and leaders about how we can respond to climate change at the personal, local, state...

Amy Klobuchar, Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak all spoke at a gathering of idea/information booths at the Minnesota state capitol. (This somewhat was in opposition to the "no new taxes" gathering at the same time, but acted less intentionally than we'd assume ?? A...

People gathered after the service to eat talk and be merry. Mostly they talked. Some were not as aware of the issues as others, but by the end of the event, all were wiser and determined to make a difference in any way they could. We loved being part of the action.

Youth, music and community were the hallmarks of Andover's Step It Up 2007 National Day for Climate Action drawing about 350 enthusiastic supporters to historic Old Town Hall. All 14 of Andover's public and private school students collaborated to create the Step It Up banner. ...

Friends gathered to do a comprehensive home energy audit at one of our homes. We discovered areas to improve insulation, seal air leaks, improve the efficiency of appliances, and change behaviours to reduce energy consumption. With this information we are empowered to reduc...

Students and teachers at Croft Middle School, a design center focusing on global environmental awareness in Nashville, shared information on how to cut carbon emissions. Our theme "Croft Cougars (school mascot) Cut Carbon included booths on changing to CF bulbs as well as pac...

Stepping It Up in Stowe, Vermont What a month ago conceptually started as a search for snow, today ended up being a consummate winter ski tour with not a bare patch in sight. Eighty Nordic skiers Stepped It Up on skis to the Slayton Pasture Cabin of Trapp Family Lodge in S...

80 people from age 8 to 80 braved the rain to attend our rally at the busiest intersection in Emeryville -- a spot that will be under 5 feet of water without dramatic action. The large number of people enabled us to cover 3 corners. It was an amazing, completely grassroots e...

We had great local speakers and a good sized crowd braved the threat of rain. Lot's of infomation sharing and the frying of potatoes instead of the earth was a big hit (organic french fries).

Over 80 people attended an open mic event hosted by The Orion Society at Ski Butternut resort in the Berkshires to tell Congress to Step It Up!

after front page local newspaper coverage the prior week and the paper editorial following through the next week (great local press!), we had 60 folks attend a rally. the rally was held on main street in veterans park. we had a beautiful banner made by the UU church. we had gr...

On April 14, Fairfield residents concerned about the catastrophic effects of global warming gathered at Sherman Green in Fairfield to urge Congress to cut carbon dioxide emissions 80% by 2050. A variety of speakers at the event, which was sponsored by the Fairfield Clean Ener...

We gathered on the pedestrian overpass at 60th and Dodge, and hung our banners over the railings facing east and west. Hundreds of cars and trucks went by in a thrilling cacaphony of approving honks and beeps.

On a rainy day here in North Idaho, we had 12 people who attended and signed the petition. The neighbors stopped by and signed the petition while still in their car and two other people drove up we hadn't met before, signed and said they were interested in joining our local Cc...

This was a multi-faceted event with persons of all creeds, color, and religions, coming together as ONE to say STEP IT UP CONGRESS! We had Exxpose Exxon on hand, and many fliers were given out and received earnestly! We also distributed bumper stickers for those who have car...

A wonderful community event with great music, great information and baby redwood tree giveaway. We were worried about the forcasted rain and cloudy skies, but the rain held off for us save a few hundred drops. We felt really committed in our mission to begin change....

Twenty-eight people, from infant to retirees, walked four miles along the Kennebec River trail. Since we had an unusual snowstorm yesterday and another expected tomorrow, it was a welcome opportunity for people from surrounding communities to participate in the Step It Up 200...

A few people from Peace Action of San Mateo County & from the community at large braved near hurricane winds in front of our House of Rep's office. We and elementary school kids from the "Green Team" wanted to urge Congress to stop funding war and start funding the earth & all...

A procession of community members led by bagpipes, gathered in the Breeding Barn at Shelburne Farms. Warmed on a chilly day by hot local cider and community spirit participants shared their responses to the following three questions 1.) What are you doing or planning to do to ...

Today, environmental leaders, heroes and legislators gathered in Sacramento for the annual environmental policy symposium of one of The Planning and Conservation League to talk discuss statewide policy surrounding the paramount environmental battles facing our generation, incl...