Stepping Up for Climate Change

The New England Aquarium is working to address the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. As part of that effort, we are pleased to be supporting the

One Earth, One Climate Rally
on
Saturday, April 14, 2007

This event, which will be held at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common from 2 to 4 p.m., will bring together people of all ages to demonstrate our hope for the future and voice our support for a new energy path.

Sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists, Boston Climate Action Network and the Urban Ecology Institute, the rally will feature remarks by political leaders, climate change experts and youth leaders, as well as music by acclaimed singer/songwriter Chad Hollister. Young people from dozens of schools will work in the weeks preceding the rally to produce banners, posters and other artwork to be displayed on Boston Common. As part of the rally, students will perform an original song composed for the occasion, which will be recorded for release on iTunes.

The One Earth, One Climate Rally is one of hundreds of rallies that will be held across the country on April 14, as part of the national Step It Up 2007 campaign. The goal of these events is to galvanize the American public around the issue of climate change and ask Congress to pass legislation reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050.

For information e-mail info@stepitboston.com.