Tuesday, December 1, 2009

So...

I know it has been quite some time since my last post - things have been busy. VERY busy!! I dont have time for a huge update just yet, but I did want to take the time to mention a few things that I think are extremely important. This time of year is extremely stressful for all of us - and I find that right now more then ever, our help is needed all over the world. For example....

Unicef. if you are gift giving this season - give something worthwhile. Children and families in conflict areas around the world need our help now more then ever - and it feels extremely rewarding to know that you are making a difference.

the other important issue that I need to bring up is Climate Change. I have copied/pasted some information about Copenhagen from the Seal The Deal website.

The UN-led Seal the Deal Campaign aims to galvanize political will and public support for reaching a comprehensive global climate agreement in Copenhagen in December.

Climate change affects us all. Nine out of every ten disasters recorded are now climate related. Rising temperatures and more frequent floods, droughts and storms affect millions of people’s lives. This is set against a backdrop of financial and food insecurity.

On December 7, governments will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark to respond to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. The main question will be how protect the planet and create a green economy that will lead to long-term prosperity

Reaching a deal by the time the meeting ends on December 18 will depend not only on complex political negotiations, but also on public pressure from around the globe.

The United Nations has launched “Seal the Deal” campaign that encourages users to sign an online, global petition which will be presented by civil society to governments of the world.

The petition will serve as a reminder that our leaders must negotiate a fair, balanced and effective agreement in Copenhagen, and that they must seal a deal to power green growth, protect our planet and build a more sustainable, prosperous global economy that will benefit all nations and people


This is something that will effect all of us unless otherwise dealt with. I know you have thought about it - but have you actually done anything? Here is your chance.

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