24 October 2009, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.The global gathering on 24 October 2009 was co-ordinated by the 350.org group in 
a bid to urge world leaders to cut carbon emissions was 
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Americans collect waste to spread the green message.Eight American students, who are currently on an educational-cum-cultural exchange programme to Pune, Indiahttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/TNNBag24doccleared-by-arunAmericans-collect-waste-to/articleshow/5158089.cms.collected solid waste near in Patrakarnagar and Law College Road areas on Saturday morning. Each of them collected at least 350 pieces of trash.
People from different parts of the world took action to convey the message of environmental protection on October 24. We decided to be a part of this initiative in our own small way by collecting litter on the streets of the city," says 20-year-old Nathan Grady, a student of environmental policy and economics from Lawrence University, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/TNNBag24doccleared-by-arunAmericans-collect-waste-to/articleshow/5158089.cms
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They were among millions of people around the world who took part in weekend demonstrations demanding government action on climate change.http://www.vancouversun.com/Thousands+rally+action+climate+change/2141813/story.html
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Angela Pooley, co-ordinator for East Dorset Friends of the Earth, said: "It's crucial in the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Copenhagen in December that world leaders get the message that it's too late for inaction."http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/8325031.stm
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Beijing cycles on climate change day of action
More than 100 cyclists from all round the world took part in a Green Cycle Ride from Beijing's ancient Drum Tower to the Museum of National History on October 24, to mark the International Day of Climate Action organized by green pressure group 350.org. Across the country nearly 300 youth organizations took part in a "China Youth Climate Change Day of Action" organized by the China Youth Climate Action Network (CYCAN).
International green pressure group www.350.org, designated October 24, 2009 as International Day of Climate Action. In China CYCAN organized a day of action to raise awareness of climate change among young people. 285 youth groups from across China responded to the call to organize activities designed to popularize the idea of a low-carbon future http://www.china.org.cn/environment/2009-10/25/content_18764076.htm
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24th October--Around the world today—from capitol cities to the melting slopes of Mount Everest, even underwater on dying coral reefs—people held rallies aimed at focusing attention on the number 350 because scientists have insisted in recent years that 350 parts per million is the most carbon dioxide we can safely have in the atmosphere. The current CO2 concentration is 390 parts per million.
These global actions come six weeks before the world’s nations convene in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to draw up a new climate treaty. 89 countries have already endorsed the 350 target, as well as the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Rajendra Pachauri, the world’s foremost climate economist, Sir Nicholas Stern, and Nobel prize-winner Al Gore.
Youth Alliance for Climate (YAC) and Youth Spirit has organised the 350 day of action at the Darwin School of Business (DSB) in Guwahati. The programmes included awareness programme and signature campaign on 24th October. The students of DSB have appealed the concerned global leaders to take up action and combat climate change for the interest of the future generation. There was discussion on the forthcoming COP 15 during the event which is going to be held at Copenhagen later this year. YAC and Youth Spirit have appealed the young people to stand united to combat climate change and to make the campuses climate friendly.
http://www.assamtimes.org/hot-news/3514.html
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DAM shows some action on Climate Action DaySunday, October 25th, 2009
The 24 hour underwater activities which were organized by Divers Association of Maldives (DAM) ended at mid night last night. This was one of the most important events held in Maldives to mark International Day of Climate Change.
This event began at the strike of 1200 on Friday night with an under water protest in the lagoon in front of the President’s Office. This activity was inaugurated by the Vice President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Hassan Waheed. In various activities that were held by DAM, most of them were never done before in Maldives. To name just one, for the first time in the history of Maldives, an under water Bodu Beru program was organized and also chess and cards was also played under water.
Yesterday afternoon, along with divers, some of the cabinet and Majlis members participated in arranging themselves in the shape of 350 under water.http://www.miadhu.com.mv/2009/10/local-news/dam-shows-some-action-on-climate-action-day/
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Nalaka Gunawardene
Democracy and good governance are vital elements in humanity's struggle against climate change, says the leader of the Maldives, one of the world's most vulnerable countries to sea level rise.
"When climate changes, and when you start feeling the actual impacts…you will be wasting all the resources without a proper governance system," cautions President Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically elected head of state of the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
He further explains: "Traditionally, we've always thought that adaptation (living with climate change) represents physical structures-revetments, embankments and breakwaters, etc. But we feel that the most important adaptation issue is good governance and, therefore, consolidating democracy is very important for adaptation."
By MELISSA DASSRATH Monday, October 26 2009
On Saturday, the Women 350 group gathered in the Queen’s Park Savannah to observe the International Day for Climate Action.
The Women 350 group was inspired by the work of the International 350 organisation which has been encouraging environmentalists to stage demonstrations in their own country to raise awareness about the global issue of climate change. The significance of the number 350, originated when a NASA research team concluded that an atmosphere containing carbon dioxide level upwards of 350 ppm (parts per million) could not support life on earth. http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,109837.html
“As a small island, we are at a greater risk from the effects of climate change. We will suffer from climate change more than the larger continents will ever face. ”
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Really did not know that it was your grouphttp://global-warming.gather.com/.Had posted a pic and vedio on wind power there too.
Renewable energy is the answer, along with a reduction in population growth - if not population, per se. I don't know how 350ppm is attained without those initiatives.
Yes it was a great effort by 350.org....so innovative too.
Things are moving around the world as leaders are talking much about it ..Some good must come of it ..I hope and pray that it is Good enough and fast enough !!