Friday, July 24, 2009

Paradise Washing Away?

While many think of climate change as an issue with which our children will deal, Pacific Islanders are already experiencing the impacts. Pacific islanders are faced with sea-level rise that threatens their homes, contaminates their soil and ruins their crops. At the same time, rising sea temperatures threatens their food supply from the coral reefs and the sea.

Here is just one story:



Take Action

Sign the petition that calls for world leaders to attend the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen this December and to ensure a safe future for the Pacific islands and the rest of planet. Let us stop the flood of environmental refugees NOW.



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