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Horticulture Enthusiasts, Plan Ahead

Register for the Impacts of Climate Change on Horticulture symposium to be held in Providence on October 4, jointly sponsored by CA-CP, Cornell University and the American Society for Horticultural Science. Contact Jennifer Schroeder at 603-422-6464 x103 to register, or go to the brochure for more info.

Did You Know?

The national Race to Stop Global Warming series is now in eight cities! This autumn, folks in the Northeast will have two chances to show their support for climate change solutions at this fabulous family event: in Boston on September 14 and in New York City on October 15. Whether you’re a runner, walker or moral supporter, you can get more information at http://www.raceto stopglobalwarming.org.

Website Spotlight

This site provides tangible and realistic guidance toward a sustainable lifestyle that will leave you feeling empowered to make a difference! Check out:

www.campaignearth.org

Edition 5: Fall 2003

Learning the Talk and Walk of Climate Solutions on Thompson Island

Once again this summer, CA-CP organized and co-hosted (with Green House Network and the Massachusetts Climate Action Network) a Climate Education Project. The weekend workshop brought together dozens of dedicated, talented folks to collaborate in furthering global warming solutions for their own communities. Read more...

Campaigning for Energy Consciousness

At BBQ’s and house parties, breakfasts and town hall meetings, Carbon Coalition volunteers from around the Granite State are asking the question “What will YOU do to stop carbon pollution?” of their presidential candidates. Find out more...

Environmental Justice, Naturally

No matter where we come from, we notice and care most about issues that affect our homes, our local landscapes and our pocketbooks. From Alaska to right here in the Northeast, the impacts of climate change are becoming more tangible. Read more...

Power Outage Pinpoints Need for Change

August’s massive Northeast power failure was a dismaying example of “what’s wrong” with our energy infrastructure, but ALSO a a spectacular illustration of the potential benefits of change. Read the reaction of one “powerless” observer in the blackout's aftermath...

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Ferrying to Thompson Island to attend this summer’s Boston Climate Education workshop -- photo courtesy Martijn Mollet

Get Involved: Regional Events and Happenings

NY College Climate Consortium (Sept 19, Syracuse, NY)
Race to Stop Global Warming (Sept 14, Boston and October 15, NYC)
Climate Change and Horticulture Symposium (October 4, Providence)
National Tour of Solar Homes (October 4)
Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature (October 17-18, Durham, NH)
Walk and Witness for Climate and Creation (November 12, NYC)

Wondering how YOU can help Clean Air-Cool Planet?

CA-CP can now take (tax-deductible) donations by Visa, Mastercard, or check. Watch for upcoming e-mails about convenient online donation options that will make it easy for you to bolster CA-CP's efforts with the Carbon Coalition, businesses, municipalities, universities and other programs!

CONGRATULATIONS, PARTNER!

The Timberland Company was selected this month as part of Sustainable Business.com's 2003 SB20 list of this year's 20 top sustainable stocks.

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Voices and Viewpoints on Climate Change

Shopping Cart Talk

Guest columnist Bryan Yeaton of the Mount Washington Observatory sets the record straight on the relationship between wild “weather” and a changing “climate.”