Civil society has begun to be shut out of the conversation. Just when we realize that we have only five days to push countries to act, our access is limited. Yesterday, sometime during the afternoon the Bella Center stopped letting people in. Today and tomorrow, only 30% of observer organizations will be let in. On Thursday, 1,000 people total out of 35,000 registered will be allowed in, and on Friday, just 90 people will be let in to the negotiations.
We are angry, but this shut out comes as a catalyst for even more action. As activists, we realize that WE are the ones who are here in Copenhagen, and thus the duty to act falls on our shoulders. Unfortunately, as Americans, my friends and I are dually burdened. It is imperative that Americans understand that the United States’ inaction on climate change is dooming millions of people and full nations to death. The rest of the world is looking to us go join the debate in a meaningful way.
If something isn’t done about climate change, the reality is that people will continue to die in greater and greater numbers. Yes, at first it will be small island nations and countries prone to drought and floods, but soon all of us will be affected. To ensure the survival of all nations, we must pass a treaty that is based on science: one that will reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350ppm or less, with a global temperature rise of no more than 1 degree Celsius. Our futures are intrinsically bound together, and we must stand together in an unequivocal call to action.
Call Obama and your senators to demand action on climate change today.
-White House Comment Line Number: 202-456-1111
-Senators’ Numbers: www.senate.gov
I tried to call but the like is always busy. Give us new news!!!!
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