Presentation for course on Pollution Prevention. This presentation explores how 350.org has revitalized the modern environmental movement.

1. 350 Movement Tiffany Cook ENVS 428

2. 350 has participants in more than 180 countries around the world. In many ways, this movement is a call to action. 350: A Global Movement

4. Resident of Vermont

5. Writer and environmentalist

6. Award winning author

7. Founder of 350.org

9. Climate Change Science Before the 1800s, the average parts per million (ppm) of CO2 in the atmosphere had been around 275 ppm for millions of years. 350 ppm is the highest amount of CO2 the Earth’s atmosphere can hold while sustaining life. We are currently at 388 ppm.

11. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

12. U.S. Energy Information Administration

14. Works in conjunction with many environmental organizations.

15. Created a new avenue for activism.

16. Check out the video at the left!Mission: to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet.

18. More present in the media than other organizations.

19. Utilizes unique photo opportunities to draw attention.

21. 5,200+ calls to action in 181 countries.International Day of Climate Action

23. Followed the BP oil spill of 2010.Hands Across the Sand

25. Notable: China – 30,000 students implemented the Great Green Initiative10/10/10 Global Work Day

27. Art can be seen from space!350 eARTh

29. Teams compete by doing projects that promote sustainable practices.

31. Solar Power = Clean EnergyPut Solar On It

33. 350.org would like for the convening nations to sign a treaty, limiting emissions.

35. Cutting back on CO2 emissions, amongst other greenhouse gases, is the first step to preventing worldwide climate devastation.

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