Friday, 3 November 2006, 3:44 pm Press Release: Climaction
Free Swimming Demonstration In Square
Swimwear clad
Climaction supporters will be taking to the streets today
for a free public swimming demonstration in Aotea Square at
12.30pm to prepare Aucklanders for climate change and sea
level rises.
This is a taste for what is to come as
Auckland prepares for the Global Day of Action against
climate change.
Auckland can expect to see thousands at
the global day of action against climate change at Aotea
Square saturday November the 4th at 1pm. The day of action
is being celebrated all over the world to highlight the
pressing need for action to halt our destablisation of
global climate.
In light of recent political statements,
Climaction want to show that Auckland supports action, not
just talk. 'Climate change is too serious to be a political
beachball. Auckland is demanding urgent action NOW.' Said
Gin Barker, the Auckland Climaction spokesperson.
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