Rebecca joins thousands in Climate Action rally

Putting the planet before politics, Rebecca joins thousands on Saturday October 24, 2009 for Climate Action rally.

Rebecca Helps, the Green Party candidate in the by-election has been canvassing almost non-stop since the by-election has been called.  However, her dedication to the campaign didn’t stop her from taking off a few precious hours on Saturday to take part in a climate action rally being dubbed “bridge to a cooler planet”.

“We must put the planet before politics,” said Helps. “I’ll be jumping on the Skytrain to show my support for real action on climate change.”

Helps, along with thousands of other BC residents will join together for a parade across the Cambie bridge, which is being partially closed for the rally.  Similar rallies are happening around the globe on Saturday to mark the International Day of Action leading up to the Copenhagen Climate.

The rallies are pushing the government to reduce global carbon dioxide levels down to 350 ppm, the level leading scientist feel is safe, from their current 390 ppm.  The current levels, according to recent reports are having devastating affects on the planets ice caps.

Rebecca Helps believes that a by-election is the perfect opportunity for voters to send a strong message that they want real action on climate, and that win or lose, a strong green vote will put pressure on the government.

“Every time the Green Party does well, the other parties suddenly announce new climate initiatives. Win or lose, I know a Green vote can make a difference.”

Elizabeth May, our amazing Green Party leader, went to Ottawa to join another similar demonstration called “Fill the Hill”.

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