This weekend, St. Louis will play host to a local The event is spearheaded by a new local grassroots group called 350 STL, which is part of an international organizing collective called 350.org.
The 鈥�350鈥� stands for 350 parts per million of C02 in the atmosphere, which is the level considered 鈥渟afe鈥� as it pertains to climate change. Currently, the Earth鈥檚 atmosphere holds over 400 ppm of C02. More on that name designation
On Friday鈥檚 St. Louis on the Air, three local organizers of the march joined host Don Marsh to discuss why they鈥檙e organizing the march, which corresponds with a national march in Washington D.C., and how they鈥檙e organizing locally around climate change.
Joining the Program:
- Mary Miller, Lead Organizer, St. Louis Climate March
- Anne Barton-Veenkant, Founder, 350 STL
- Chloe Jackson, Just Transition/Climate Justice Organizer, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE)
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What: St. Louis People's Climate March
When: Saturday, April 29 from 12-2 p.m.
Where: Serra Sculpture Park, 98 N. 11th St.
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