Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts would like to introduce and thank our guest blogger from 1Sky Arizona, Field Organizer and Green Corps Community Organizer, Ashley Lauth for her ongoing work to protect our environment through the power of art and for her blog submission.
You get it. I get it. Global warming is real, and it’s really urgent. It’s bigger than “going green” or Al Gore. It affects all of us- from the Maldives (an island nation going completely under water) to Arizona, where drought, severe heat waves, and a recession are just a few of our problems.
Our leaders cling to Big Oil and King Coal, plug their ears, and shake their heads- all because they don’t have the vision and courage to move to just climate solutions, or even to modern, 21st technology like solar power.
But this fall is our chance to change that power dynamic and show that we the people actually do care about our families, our future, and our earth. The United States Senate is voting on an unprecedented climate bill- the Clean Jobs and American Power Act. It will be the lilly pad from which we jump off to a better and more sustainable future.
The Clean Jobs and American Power Act will play an important role on December 7th as the international community comes together in Copenhagen to chart out global climate solutions. Without it, the United States will play the stubborn mule once again- pulling everyone backward.
This is where we come in- because contrary to popular belief, each of our sparks can ignite brilliant fires of change. Our vision and our courage can open eyes, call attention, and inspire.
Join me and 1Sky in Climate Art Gatherings. 1Sky is engaging people, communities, and artists to gather together to create art that conveys the urgency and necessity to enact bold climate legislation! Pieces made across the state will be powerful, creative visual displays, but the gatherings also fantastic ways to bring communities together.
