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Sonomans jumped on the bandwagon last weekend, joining forces with 141 countries around the globe to propel the number 350 into human consciousness on what is being recognized as the single largest day of international action for the environment ever.
For the uninitiated, 350 is called the most important number on the planet. It stands for the number of parts per million (ppm) that is the safe upper limit for the carbon dioxide that resides in our atmosphere. Presently, the earth stands at 390 ppm. The action calls for a fight to lower the number, stop climate change and better the world in which we live.
In the Valley, three events highlighted the day: an historic photo of 200 people against the backdrop of City Hall, restorative tree planting along Nathanson Creek and the annual Harvest Festival at the Sonoma Garden Park.
“This is our action – a concerted effort to get the word out and get this number in the minds of as many people as possible,” said Tim Boeve referring to the photo opportunity. “If our Congress takes the lead, the whole world will move.”
Mayor Ken Brown congratulated the crowd of people gathered in the Plaza horseshoe saying that the city of Sonoma continues to be an environmental leader. “We’re a role model for every city in every state and every state in the country,” he said.
For more information about the number 350 as it relates to global warming visit www.350.org.
