Build community for a better planet

What does 350 mean to you? This Saturday, that number is the focus of the International Climate Action Day. Why? Because 350 ppm (parts per million) is the upper limit for carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere, a level we’ve already surpassed. Events to raise awareness are planned worldwide, in over 100 countries. But is awareness enough? During Annie Leonard’s address to the Bioneers conference on Sunday, she talked about the need to take action. Specifically, she advocates a three-fold approach: stop trashing the plant, stop trashing each other, and have more fun! She made a compelling argument for people to consume less, pollute less and build community.

EPI has planned a community fiesta from noon to 5 PM on Saturday to celebrate our recent move to and purchase of the Swift building in Missoula. Our vision for this building is to create a community resource where citizens can get inspired and involved in conservation. Our new role as owner of the Swift building has motivated us to measure our own carbon footprint, with the help of the experts at Clear Sky Climate Solutions. We each can do more, and together those steps will make a difference. I encourage you to come out on Saturday, join us at our fiesta if you’re in Missoula (315 S 4th Street East), and – wherever you are – get involved in your community.