make your voice heard

Tomorrow is the International Day of Climate Action, marking six weeks before governments convene in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the UN Climate Change Conference to create a new climate treaty.

Tomorrow is the day to come together to urge world leaders to take bold and immediate steps to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions, by agreeing to an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate deal.

Over 4,000 events are being organized in more than 170 countries, so join an event near you and make your voice heard!

while you're washing those holiday dishes

Maybe it's time to start thinking about water. Like, what if it runs out? If you're concerned about water quality - and quantity - you should visit Water for Life, a Canuck initiative developed for the UN's Water for Life decade (2005-2015).

Their goal is to create a common vision that will inspire movement in the direction Canada must go to protect its water resources successfully over the long term. The site has background and tips on ways to take action; plus, there are some nifty posters to download and share. thinkwater.ca