SSC Copenhagen Delegation Press Conference Today!
Rachel Guillory
Rachel Guillory
Sierra Student Coalition
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From: Dominique Hazzard <dominiqu...@ssc.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Subject: SSC Copenhagen Delegation Press Conference Today!
To: SSC-NA...@lists.sierraclub.org
CONTACT: Dominique Hazzard, domin...@gmail.com
TODAY: Sierra Student Coalition to Hold Skype Press Conference
from Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
Copenhagen, Denmark—Eighteen members of the Sierra Student Coalition—the youth-led chapter of the Sierra Club—have joined with more than 500 U.S. youth activists and thousands more from around the world to make their voice heard at the United Nations Climate Change Conference currently taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark. The SSC members are among the more than 42,000 journalists, diplomats, politicians, and activists officially accredited to the proceedings (formally known as the 15th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change). Tens of thousands of others have also participated in outside events held in conjunction with the conference, including a weekend demonstration that attracted nearly 100,000 participants. More than 100 heads of state, including President Obama, are also expected to address the conference later this week.
“Young people have the most to gain or lose, depending on how the U.S.--and the world—deals with global warming,” said Holly Jones. “We came to Copenhagen to make sure our leaders understand that U.S. youth are demanding a fair, binding, and ambitious international climate deal. We’re very excited to be able to participate in this momentous conference and support those pushing for a successful outcome here in Copenhagen.”
The Sierra Student Coalition members (see below for a full roster of the delegation) will today hold a live press conference on skype to discuss their impressions of the conference to date and hopes for what the conference may achieve before it closes on Friday.
WHO: Sierra Student Coalition youth climate activists
WHAT: Skype press conference to discuss the Copenhagen climate change conference
WHEN: TODAY, MONDAY, 4:00 p.m EST/1:00 p.m. PST/11:00pm Central European Time
WHERE: 1.866.501.6174, code #2310000
Full roster of the Sierra Student Coalition delegation:
Rachel Aitkens Austin, TX University of Texas
Ethan Buckner Wayzata, MN Vassar College
Mary Shindler Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University
Christa Owens Pittsburgh, PA Carleton College
Joseph M. Manning Oviedo, FL Paul J. Hagerty High School
Caroline Henderson College Park, MD University of Maryland
Robert Friedman Hudson, NY Bates College
Daniel Hodges-Copple Roskilde, Denmark Rice University
Rachel Guillory Slidell, LA Louisiana State University
Lauralee Crain Lexington, KY Transylvania University
Angie De Soto Blacksburg, VA Virginia Tech
Joshua Levine North Haven, CT Wesleyan University
Chelsea Howard-Foley Heidelberg, Germany St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Anna Barnwell Trondheim, Norway Colby College
Peter Roquemore Indiana, PA Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania
Holly Jones Iowa City, IA University of Iowa
Lyndsay McKeever Blacksburg, VA Virginia Tech
Caitlin Grey Alameda, CA Alameda High School
Follow the Sierra Student Coalition delegation on Twitter: @SSC_Intl
For more information, please visit: www.ssc.org
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swampman
Just a quick BIGTIME THANK YOU, Rachel from your Honey Island Sierra
Group friends here in Louisiana. We are following the topics and
events that are unfolding at this historic environmental summit in
Copenhagen. WHat happens here will affect the planet for decades to
come. THIS IS INDEED INPORTANT. Thanks so much for representing
REPOWER LA and the Student Sierra Club Coalition so well. We are all
very proud of you and will be following the events that you are
attending and witnessing with intense interest.
As you know, our coastline here in Louisiana is on the front line of
the battle to save our planet. What is happening in Louisiana NOW, may
be foreshadowing what will SOON be happening on even nore populated
coastlines. NOW is the time to ACT, and to ACT boldly.
Keep the faith, Rachel, and please keep us posted as to progress
toward some REAL and WORKABLE solutions.
I know you are awaiting the appearance soon of US Pres. Barack Obama
along with over 100 other world leaders.
HOLD THEIR FEET TO THE FIRE, Rachel.
This one CAN NOT be bothched.
Yours in hope,
Jim Long
Covington, LA
On Dec 14, 11:24 am, Rachel Guillory <rachelleighguill...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Student Coalition's delegation to the UNFCCC COP15 climate negotiations is
> holding today, and email me with any questions. We'll be answering questions
> from the press and other interested parties about our experience here thus
> far.
>
> Rachel Guillory
> Sierra Student Coalition
> 985-768-8997www.sscinternational.org
> skype: rachel.guillory
> twitter: SSC_Intl
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Dominique Hazzard <dominique.hazz...@ssc.org>
> Date: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 5:22 PM
> Subject: SSC Copenhagen Delegation Press Conference Today!
> To: SSC-NATIO...@lists.sierraclub.org
>
> Hello SSC Nation,
>
> Feel free to jump on if you want to hear what's happening with the Youth
> Delegation in Copenhagen, and invite your campus media too!
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December, 14, 2009
>
>
> *TODAY: Sierra Student Coalition to Hold Skype Press Conference *
>
> *from Copenhagen Climate Change Conference*
>
> * *
>
> *Copenhagen, Denmark—*Eighteen members of the Sierra Student Coalition—the
> youth activists and thousands more from around the world to make their voice
> heard at the United Nations Climate Change Conference currently taking place
> in Copenhagen, Denmark. The SSC members are among the more than 42,000
> journalists, diplomats, politicians, and activists officially accredited to
> the proceedings (formally known as the 15th Conference of the Parties of the
> UN Framework Convention on Climate Change). Tens of thousands of others
> have also participated in outside events held in conjunction with the
> conference, including a weekend demonstration that attracted nearly 100,000
> participants. More than 100 heads of state, including President Obama, are
> also expected to address the conference later this week.
>
> “Young people have the most to gain or lose, depending on how the U.S.--and
> the world—deals with global warming,” said Holly Jones. “We came to
> Copenhagen to make sure our leaders understand that U.S. youth are demanding
> a fair, binding, and ambitious international climate deal. We’re very
> excited to be able to participate in this momentous conference and support
> those pushing for a successful outcome here in Copenhagen.”
>
> The Sierra Student Coalition members (see below for a full roster of the
> delegation) will today hold a live press conference on skype to discuss
> their impressions of the conference to date and hopes for what the
> conference may achieve before it closes on Friday.
>
> WHO: Sierra Student Coalition youth climate activists
>
> WHAT: Skype press conference to discuss the Copenhagen climate change
> conference
>
> Time
> *
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