September 20, 2019 is a global day of “strikes” to highlight the need for quick and dramatic action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. Led by young people in organizations such as Sunrise and Extinction Rebellion, rallies and other strike activities will be taking place all over the country and around the world, including a very large march and rally in Boston, and our own in Greenfield. This strike will lead to ever-larger actions over the next year to force politicians to confront the realities of global warming. But it all starts Here and Now!
FCCPR is urging all our members to participate in one of two ways:
- Go to Boston! There will be one or two buses leaving Greenfield around 8 AM and returning by 5 PM. Sign up here for a spot on the bus.
- Attend the rally in Greenfield – Friday, Sept. 20, 5 PM, Greenfield Common. Hosted by FCCPR, Traprock and Greening Greenfield, this action is already endorsed by a couple dozen local organizations and area legislators.
Want to do more?
- Come to the next planning meeting: Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30 PM, at the FCCPR office right beneath Greenfield Coffee in downtown Greenfield
- Donate to the MA Youth Climate Strike here.
- Share the names of students or teachers in the area who you think would be interested. This information will go to local student organizers.
Please direct questions and other ideas to Bob Armstrong (bobarms@gmail.com) or Ferd Wulkan (ferdwulkan@gmail.com)