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Dear friends of peace and a living planet
by Lyn Adamson, co-chair Canadian Voice of Women for Peace

I am writing you to let you know about amazing actions taking place over the next couple of weeks that can really contribute to making a difference to our future.

We are in an extremely vulnerable time in human history on this planet. We are headed to disastrous changes to our climate – raising temperatures by as much as 6 degrees, while our stated intentions (collectively, even by governments) is to stay under 2 degree temperature rise.
Why haven’t we been able to turn the corner? We are using MORE fossil fuels each year rather than less when scientists tell us we must cut 80% by 2050. The problem is getting worse – until we make the change.

GET READY TO WRITE YOUR MP ON CLIMATE
Can you write a letter anytime between Sept 21 and October 2, to your MP, with your concerns about the climate crisis? ClimateFast is asking you to do that, and we provide a model letter on our website: www.climatefast.ca. There are 3 asks in the campaign: stop fossil fuel subsidies, put a price on carbon, and develop a renewable energy plan for Canada. MPs tell us they do not hear from their constituents on this issue – so make sure they do this time! Especially now as the parties are getting ready for a 2015 election – they need to hear from us! Can you invite others to join you writing letters at your church, or invite people over to your house for letter writing?

HOW URGENT IS IT REALLY?
http://motherboard.vice.com/en_ca/read/the-carbon-age-needs-to-end-in-2018
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/09/3564900/wmo-climate-change-co2-report/

IS THERE REALLY A SOLUTION?
Yes, there is. This is a problem with solutions. Take a look at this one
And remember, we solved the ozone crisis – with collective action. We can do it again – but we must elect a government committed to action as soon as the election is over in 2015, so we can go to the talks on replacing the Kyoto Proposal in December of 2015 as a responsible international partner for climate action.

THIS IS ABOUT ALL OF US TAKING A SIMPLE ACTION – AND STANDING UP FOR THE FUTURE.
I will be part of the ClimateFast action September 28 – October 2 in Ottawa. For details visit our website and Facebook pages – and get involved! You can support us during our week on the Hill – or join us! The amazing Joseph Boutilier, who unicycled 5000 km across Canada calling for unity for the climate will be fasting with us. Check him out atunityfortheclimate.ca. And check out all our events on: www.climatefast.ca. Pledge to send a letter to your MP.

Thank you all so very much!

To Change Everything, We Need Everyone.”