It's Getting Hot In HereDispatches from the Youth Climate MovementWhat progressives can learn from last nights presidential debate- September 28, 2008 (This is a nonpartisan blog and this post that takes no stand on any political candidates. The observations below are intended to be a reflection on strategy and communication for activists and organizers, not as an endorsement of either candidate, or a comment on the policies or positions they represent.) Last night I saw Obama debate ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/27/what-progressives-can-learn-from-last-nights-pre... Chester talks Green Jobs!- September 27, 2008 Chester PA - The event was a heart warming success. Community leaders, Developers, Architects and Teachers throughout Chester attended along with young adults who just wanted to be in the know about where the, potentially new, jobs might be. Using the video resources, provided by Green For All, Energy Justice Network put on a tight ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/27/chester-talks-green-jobs/ Riding to 350- September 26, 2008 I like to ride my bicycle. That&8217;s one of the reasons why I decided to bike more than 300 miles over the course of a week, from New York City to Washington DC. But it&8217;s not the most important reason; Climate Ride 2008 organized 120 riders from across the United States to raise awareness about ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/26/riding-to-350/ Power Vote Windmills at Ole Miss Debate- September 26, 2008 I am writing this from Ole Miss&8217;s Grove surrounded by 30 Power Vote windmills, approximately 9 feet tall. There are thousands of people in the Grove all getting ready for tonight&8217;s first Presidential debate. Check out more photos at www.flickr.compowervote. We&8217;ve talked to hundreds of young people from across the political spectrum who all wholeheartedly support ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/26/power-vote-windmills-at-ole-miss-debate/ Time Magazine Heroes of the Environment 2008- September 26, 2008 Time Magazine just announced its Heroes of the Environment 2008! Leaders and Visionaries: 1. Kevin Conrad 2. Arnold Schwarzenegger 3. Shelia Watt-Cloutier 4. Alice Waters 5. Marina Silva &38; Cristina Narbona Ruiz 6. Kim Stanley Robinson 7. Ted Nordhaus &38; Michael Shellenberger 8. Habiba Sarabi 9. Bharrat Jagdeo Moguls and Entreprenuers: 1. Jean-Francois &38; Jean-Charles Decaux 2. Mick Bremans 3. John Doerr 4. Peter Head 5. Peggy Liu 6. Shai Agassi Activists: 1. Annie ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/26/time-magazine-heroes-of-the-environment-2008/ Green Jobs. Now.- September 26, 2008 From Wall St. to the Clinton Global Initiative to the UN Summit, we have watched this week as unprecedented economic and political events unfold in the United States and around the world. Thankfully, in the midst of these very uncertain times, something beautiful is happening tomorrow. Action. And we don&8217;t mean another bailout proposal. Beacause we ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/26/green-jobs-now-2/ Jessy Tolkan on Power Shift 09 and Green Jobs Now!- September 26, 2008 Jessy Tolkan presented at the Clinton Global Initiative today, in front of the press corps (that includes several It&8217;s Getting Hot in Here bloggers) on the Energy Action CGI Commitment. Jessy, Billy, and Jake have been sporting snazzy Power Vote t-shirts and have been one of only a few youth-led projects highlighted at CGI. Jessy ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/26/jessy-tolkan-on-power-shift-09-and-green-jobs-no... Upcoming Summits!- September 25, 2008 The youth climate movement is bigger than ever! Masses of young people are taking theinitiativeand organizing conferences, and summits to inspire action. There are great events happening all over the country in the upcoming months. Take your pick from these exciting opportunities! 1. The SCASCC (South Carolina&8217;s StudentYouth Environmental Action Conference) Fall 2008 Summit is approaching ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/25/upcoming-summits/ A Debate State of Mind- September 25, 2008 A broken down biodiesel bus will not stop Power Vote for taking our call for clean and just energy to the debates! Very early yesterday morning one of Energy Action&8217;s founders, Kassie Rohrbach, and I began our 22 day tour of the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. Our first day was filled with adventure, good people, ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/25/a-debate-state-of-mind/ Green Report Card 2009 is LIVE!- September 25, 2008 The grades are in, folks. It&8217;s the time many students dread, as we imagine teachers and professors reveling in the maniacal joy of evaluating our performance and effort. Oh, how the tables have turned. The College Sustainability Report Card 2009 has been released by the Sustainable Endowments Institute. The new interactive report card reveals sustainability trends at ...http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2008/09/25/green-report-card-2009-is-live/ |