This weekend thousands of people will attend demonstrations announcing that we need to reduce the amount of fossil fuels we use. Fossil fuels are made from plant and animal remains after millions of years when they become oil, gas, and coal. Food and Water Watch, 350.org, The Sierra Club, and Extinction Rebellion will have members who show their commitment to reducing their use of fossil fuels by joining these public events. The greenhouse gases made of fossil fuels emit emissions containing carbon dioxide, methane, Nitrous Oxide, and other greenhouse gases that hold heat created from sunlight in the atmosphere. This warm heat in the atmosphere causes Earth to become warmer and interferes with the climate’ normal patterns; which is why local weather is changing.
While larger cities like New York City, London and Chicago will host the biggest demonstrations, DeKalb will also have two events which organizers are calling Stand to Reduce Use of Fossil Fuels. Everyone is invited to our free events which will be held Saturday Sept. 16 and Sunday Sept. 17 from 2:00 to 3:30. Participants are welcome to come either once or for both days. We will meet on the northeast corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway. Participants will be able to hold our signs or may bring their own signs.
One purpose of these demonstrations is to drive the transformation needed for nations to reduce their fossil fuel use in order to meet the United Nations' commitment to their Sustainable Development Goals. The U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has made it clear that every nation must step-up to phase out fossil fuels to avert a climate catastrophe.
These events are organized by 350Kishwaukee under the
direction of Meryl Greer Domina and Nancy Proesel. They want to invite every NIU students,
professor, and staff member to stand up with us!
