Over 1400 events took place around the country today, all with the goal of asking - demanding - Congress to cut greenhouse gasses 80% by 2050. These events were each inspired by a single action organized by Bill McKibben (one of our conference keynote speakers) in Vermont, and they have started a national movement of people who will continue to act themselves to cut their carbon footprint and who will seek societal change as well. Many of these events were organized by churches, including many evangelical congregations.

To learn more about the Step It Up event (and even if you didn't participate, it's not too late to get started!), visit their website.

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