Help 'Focus the Nation'

Posted by Shirley Siluk Gregory Jan 30, 2008

If you're concerned about climate change and looking for ways to be part of the solution, it's not too late to join in on the "Focus the Nation" teach-in, which kicks off on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 30.

Focus the Nation organizers have signed up more than 1,600 colleges, universities, faith organizations and civic groups across the U.S. to participate in an all-day discussion of global warming and possible solutions on Thursday, Jan. 31.

Before the national teach-in, though, Focus the Nation participants can take part in a live, interactive Webcast of "The 2% Solution," which airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, on Earth Day Television. Leading the online discussion will be climate scientist Stephen Schneider, sustainability proponent Hunter Lovins and social justice activist and attorney Van Jones.

In addition to the all-day teach-in, Focus the Nation is also encouraging participants to join in a "Green Politics" movement by meeting with their elected officials to discuss their concerns about climate change. The movement is focused on establishing nationwide momentum for positive change before February 2008, when the newly elected U.S. president and Congress begin setting their agenda for the nation.