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| The Climate Project
| November 25, 2009 | |
| | Former Vice President Gore Releases Our Choice, Debuts at #2 on New York Times Best Seller List  Former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore released his new book Our Choice this month. The book, a long awaited follow up to An Inconvenient Truth, takes the issue of climate change to the next, harder stage -- finding solutions. In its first week, Our Choice reached #2 on the New York Times Paperpack Nonfiction Best Seller list.
In an interview with Katie Couric, Gore described the book as a guide to existing technologies that will help citizens around the world tackle climate change:
"If you want to be a part of the solution, this is a guide to exactly how we can solve the climate crisis. Some of the solutions are not simple and easy, but they're all effective and we've got to find a way to implement them," said Gore.
As part of the release, Gore hit the press circuit, making appearances on: The View
The photo above is from a book signing event in Denver, CO (TCPPresenters from left to right are: Mandi Asay (daughter of presenter Camille DeMarco-Hay), Camille DeMarco-Hay, Rebecca Moore Leach (also TCP Assistant District Manager), and Jennifer Ringenberg). Mr. Gore kicked off his cross-country book tour in New York City with an event hosted by the Museum of Natural History. TCP Presenters have attendedmany of his signings from Washington, DC to San Fransisco, and where possible they also gavepresentations. | |
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| | | Voice Your Support for Clean Energy on The Repower Wall
New campaign demonstrates broad national consensus for action on clean energy
A groundbreaking multimedia effort supported by an integrated online, field and paid media campaign, the new Repower campaign centers around the virtual "Repower Wall," where people from all 50 states have already uploaded messages of support for bold action to create clean energy jobs, safeguard America's economic and national security future, and solve the climate crisis. The campaign has already attracted a wave of messages – more than 30,000 – from workers, veterans, businesses, faith leaders, entertainers and many others.
Add your voice here: Meet a Presenter:
TCP Presenter John Zavalney has worked with the Los Angeles Unified School District for 20 years and is currently reassigned to the San Pedro Science Center as a science expert. John started a partnership with The Department of Fish & Wildlife to rescue animals that were smuggled into the country. He created a classroom environment, resembling a zoo, that used animals as a tool to teach students about their habitats as well as importation laws and the reasons the animals were confiscated.  Koalas at Risk of Extinction
Based on new research and population estimates, Australia's koalas could become extinct within the next 30 years. According to the Australian Koala Foundation, a recent population survey has shown that the number of koalas may have dropped by more than 50% in the last six years. This is because of deforestation, climate change and bushfires.
For more information on the decline in koala populations, click here.  Yosemite National Park at Risk
A decrease in spring snowpack is creating a much higher risk of catastrophic wildfires in Yosemite National Park, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Wildland Fire. Scientists studied the park from 1984-2005, and found that the likelihood of lightening- sparked wildfire ignition went up exponentially when spring snowpack was at lower levels. The study predicts that 22% more land in Yosemite will be severely burned every year by 2049 at the very latest. Read the article abstract here.
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| | TCP Presenter Roz Savage Trekking to Brussels
 In her role as United Nations "Climate Hero," British ocean rower Roz Savage is taking her message about the need for immediate, decisive action on climate change to the UN Conference in Copenhagen. Roz, who is also a presenter for The Climate Project (TCP), set out November 20th with fellow TCP Presenter Alison Gannett and a small group of friends to walk 250 miles from Big Ben to Brussels. Once they arrive in Belgium, the group will join the United Nations Climate Express train for the remainder of the journey to Copenhagen next month.  During the walk the trekkers will gather signatures on inflatable "Earth Balls," which will be delivered to the conference as a petition calling on delegates to act now on climate change. The worldwide community will also be invited to show solidarity with the walkers by joining an online environmental challenge called Pull Together. This initiative aims to inspire people to take action on CO2 levels by walking more and driving less. Calling upon supporters around the world to Pull Together, Roz will challenge them to match the 10,000 oar strokes she does each day on the ocean by walking 10,000 steps a day.
Swimming with the Polar Bears Goes to Denmark with TCP Presenter Richard Whiteford
 The Off-Broadway production of Mel England's one man show Swimming with the Polar Bears, directed by Jill André will be performed at the UN Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen. The showing will be on December 11, 2009 7:00 pm at DGI-byen in Copenhagen and will be part of the Klimaforum09 Festival of Cultural Events hosted by the Government of Denmark.Swimming with the Polar Bears is a personal look at the dangers of global warming. Actor Mel England explores the parallels between contemporary life, ancient Eskimo mythology, and the tragic loss of endangered species. He takes an introspective examination of his battles with extinction – from surviving childhood abuse to overcoming cancer – as a backdrop for larger questions of how we all can survive on our precious planet. A 20-year AIDS survivor, England struggles against the odds—to understand our own denial, grasp justifications, and ultimately accept our responsibility to save ourselves. Swimming with the Polar Bears was originally performed Off-Broadway in New York City in April 2009 as part of a 3-day Earth Day benefit for The Climate Project. In Copenhagen the show will be introduced by TCP Presenter Richard Whiteford, who will give a brief version of TCP's slideshow. Whiteford is one of TCP's most prolific presenters, with over 100 presentations logged, including one before the UN in conjunction with Earth Day 2009.
Mark Jacobs and TCP Team Up for Holiday Partnership
 The Climate Project is partnering with American fashion designer Marc Jacobs this holiday season. Marc by Marc Jacobs stores worldwide are now selling a climate themed t-shirt, with 100% of net profits from the shirt going to TCP. Beyond raising funds for TCP, the promotion draws attention to the Arctic where the harmful effects of climate change are already affecting northern species like polar bears. This collaboration marks the second occasion TCP has partnered with Marc Jacobs. In 2007, both t-shirts and tote bags were designed and sold by Marc Jacobs to benefit TCP. For this collaboration, the t-shirt features a polar bear, and will be available from mid-November through February. As part of the initiative, Marc Jacobs stores around the world will include polar bear themed window displays. Polar bears are increasingly at risk because of reduced sea ice habitat, a direct result of warming arctic  temperatures. The United States government classified the bears as "threatened" in May 2008, giving Polar bears the distinction of being the first species protected due to a threat from global warming. The Russian government has also listed them as "a species of concern." The shirts are available in Marc by Marc Jacobs stores worldwide. If you'd like to order one, but do not live near a Marc by Marc Jacobs store, go to website to locate store nearest you (http://www.marcjacobs.com/#/en-us/topnav/findastore) then to call the store regarding a charge/send for individual orders (shipping charge applies). TCP Indonesia Presenters Plant Mangroves
 The Climate Project Indonesia, in collaboration with Indonesian television network MetroTV , organized a mangrove planting in the Jakarta Bay area this month. TCP Indonesia Presenters planted the trees in the Muara Angke region. Mangroves are an important part of the carbon cycle in coastal fresh and salt water ecosystems. These plants consume atmospheric carbon which is then transfered into "buried" carbon in the soil, and perhaps even transferred into coastal ecosystems, allowing fisheries to thrive.
About The Climate Project The Climate Project, Al Gore's climate change leadership program, is a non-profit organization founded in 2006. TCP's mission is to educate the public about the harmful effects of climate change and to work toward solutions at a grassroots level worldwide.
TCP has more than 3,000 diverse and dedicated volunteers internationally. These volunteers are known as TCP Presenters and have been personally trained by Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore to deliver an updated version of the slide show featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth. TCP Presenters have delivered 70,000 presentations and have reached a combined global audience of 7.3 million people. Presentations are customized and frequently revised to include the latest climate science and can be requested free of charge by any size group or organization.
Official TCP branches are located in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Spain, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Mexico. TCP's global headquarters is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
If you have anyquestions, comments, or story suggestions for TCP, please contactCarrie Criado, Communications Director or Kate Nolan, Communications Specialist via email atpress@theclimateproject.org.
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