I took some time off to be happy about our change in leadership recently. No more snippy blogs. Well, actually, no more blogs at all… but I thought it was time to sit back and see how this new regime was going to do.
And… here I am. So not so good I think. Don’t get me wrong. Yippee, no McCain Palin in the White House. But also no Hill and Bill in the White House. Dammit.
So I’m back to raise a ruckus where I see fit, then let you know what you can do to be an “influencer”.
That and I’m contemplating major life changes so I need a distraction… Lucky you.
Repost from http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/009335.html
Sarah Kuck
January 21, 2009 2:42 PM
During World War II, the WPA called upon artists to inspire U.S. citizens to change their habits, to work and consume differently, and to constantly place the war effort at the very forefront of their thoughts and actions. These now iconic images characterize a time in U.S. history when citizens collectively acknowledged that times were tough and they needed to pull together to make a difference.
Calling for design and messaging to once again mobilize citizens and industry, our allies at The Canary Project have created an art-based campaign intended to spread awareness and inspire action in response to climate change.
Yesterday, the Canary team publicly announced this latest project, called Green Patriot Posters. They will be accepting poster designs that illustrate strength, optimism and unity in the fight against climate change and drive for energy independence.
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