Make Them Listen, Austin
Tomorrow, across the country, people are going to be gathering to encourage the gov't to take decisive action on global warming. The organizers of this action, one of whom is climate change prophet Bill McKibben, say that there are 1,367 separate rallies planned for tomorrow across the country. One of those will be in Austin, in front of the Statehouse at noon.
Convinced, like all scientists and most sentient beings, that global warming is a reality? Take the bus downtown tomorrow and show your legislators you mean business.
Flyer and schedule after the jump!
Step It Up! Climate Change Rally
Saturday, April 14
Noon-2pm
In front of the Statehouse Texas State Capitol
Photo from jfvo on Flickr
12:05 Welcoming remarks and Step It Up introduction: Kathy Zarsky, Chair of USGBC Central Texas-Balcones Chapter
12:15 Keynote Address: TX State House Rep. Mark Strama
12:20 Austin Climate Protection Plan & local municipal action: Mayor Will Wynn
12:25 AIA Committee on the Environment: Michele Van Hyfte, Chair of Austin AIA COTE
12:30 Sierra Club's "Cool Cities": Casey Martinez
12:35 Trivia and Giveaway
12:40 Bill Moore, local builder and "This Old House" rising star
12:45 Efficiency Texas Coalition: Brigid Shea, Operations Manager
12:50 Habitat for Humanity: Michael Willard, Austin's Executive Director
12:55 UT Solar Decathlon: student team member
1:00 Group Photo on Capitol Steps (this photo is a very important part of this event, so if speakers need to leave early we may slide this up- LET US KNOW!)
1:15-1:45 Music, Trivia, Games, Giveaways, and possibly an art installation on the grounds from Austin Green Art
