WHAT: On Wednesday, October 14 Ben & Jerry’s, Seventh Generation, and Burton will be joined by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), 350Vermont.org and Mary Sullivan of Vermont State Government to bring citizens of the Queen City together to stand up for urgent action on climate change. The gathering is one of more than 100 events around the country as part of the People’s Climate Movement National Day of Action. Just one year since 400,000 people marched through the streets of New York at the People’s Climate March – and just 6 weeks before world leaders gather in Paris to forge a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – it’s more important than ever that people come together to act on climate. Participants will be encouraged to take action in support of a statewide Vermont carbon pollution tax. There will be a musical performance by Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band and free ice cream.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
WHERE: 1 Church Street (Top Block), Burlington, VT 05401
WHO: Invited speakers.
- Ben & Jerry’s CEO, Jostein Solheim
- Seventh Generation’s General Manager and CMO, Joey Bergstein
- VPIRG C’s Clean Energy Programs Direction, Ben Walsh
- 350.org Vermont Chapter Representative
- Vermont State Government, Mary Sullivan, Legislative Representative, Burlington, VT