September 15th, 2023 Global Strike

You've heard it all before. The earth is dying. If you don't already know, we've got you covered with the crisis information below. But for the rest of you, we'll spare you the grousome facts you've already heard a hundred times. This time we are here to push for our government and its leaders to end the era of fossil fuels. We need an immediate transition to a more renewable system. In this case we are demanding President Biden to declare a state of climate emergency. This will bring immense awareness to the crisis, and will be great stepping stone into a cleaner future. Secondly we demand that Governor Newsom ends fossil fuel permits immediately. As 100 scientists fighting for public safety already have.

This Global Climate Strike is to get our government to stop funding fossil fuels and start aiding with in the help of the climate crisis.

We are those who are already feeling the effects of climate change. Here in Davis we have witnessed ash fall from the sky as temperatures reach the highest they ever have... just like the year before. Things wont get better unless we fight. We have no choice. 

This time we are marching for 2 reasons. We insist Biden declares a climate emergency and demand that Newsom ends fossil fuel permits immediately.

Furthermore, according to Queer Youth Assemble: 

"Walkouts allow students to engage in political action. Youth cannot vote and do not have much economic sway, but walking out, especially out of school, can be very powerful (Queer Youth Assemble Pg 4)."

"Walkouts are impactful. They let many people who recognize an issue come together and express their thoughts and emotions, raising awareness among other students, staff, and their wider community (Queer Youth Assemble Pg 4)."

"Walkouts can get media attention. If you are able to get many people to walk out with you, local media and newspapers may get involved, and can help spread your message and raise awareness of your issue at an even broader scale (Queer Youth Assemble Pg 4)."

There are so many articles and websites that provide fantastic information, but sometimes there are just too many. Instead we will sum up the main problems at hand and at the end will provide you with a few sources if you want to delve deeper.

Our world is warming.  The oceans are rising, fires and other natural disasters are becoming more and more frequent. The main cause of all this is our dependency on fossil fuels. While reducing ones own carbon footprint is great, we can't do enought without the worlds powers standing up and changing their ways aswell. We can't wait any longer, by 2050, there could be over 1 billion refugees trying to excape the effects of climate change. Thousands of species will be extinct by the end of the century. Uncluding many forms of coral that so many of you love to scuba or snorkel around. Here is a list of those that could possibly go extinct in california. Overall we are in a very tight situation to say the least. With 2050 coming up, and our global CO2 not yet decling, we must keep pushing for a more renewable future, not only for ourselves, but the next generation that will be born into the world we leave for them.

A perfect source for those less informed: Basics of Climate Change

Here is a fanstastic post, that has many more sources in the article: The Climate Crisis – A Race We Can Win

Another great resource for those who are ready for a rabbit hole links and information: Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report 

For those that did not want the rabbit hole of links, here is the most valuable one: AR Synthesis Report

Here's how you can help reduce your own carbon footprint: 35 Way To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Everyone is welcome! Please bring friends and family along 

A note on ACCESSIBILITY:

Multiple ways to be involved: 

• If you cannot attend in person for any reason, consider white/green (the Fridays For Future colors) in support

• Also consider looking at action items you feel comfortable participating in located on our website  

Leaving early or midway or not participating/Joining at Central Park

• Totally cool! Consider getting involved in a different way, but always do what's best for you! 

• We also encourage those who may have more difficulty walking to meet us at Central Park around 12:20

Some ways you can self-accommodate at the protest:

• Using headphones to reduce noise

• Bringing mobility aids 

• Moving around or not staying seated

• Asking for specific seating/placements for those affected by temperature or are wheelchair users

• Needing information communicated alternatively or more slowly (ask one of the organizers)

**What ever it is you need to do to best accommodate your needs that may not be on this list, feel free! The most important thing about this walkout is that you feel safe and are able to contribute in any ways that you can. Feel free to reach out to us if we can do something to personally help this space be more inclusive for you, and we would love to! ** 

General:

• We are here to have a peaceful protest. Weapons, alcohol, or drugs of any kind are strictly forbidden. 

• No violence

• This is a peaceful walkout in protest of big oil and climate contributors, violence is not permitted 

• Be respectful of speakers and leaders

Covid Safety: 

*We are still in a global pandemic, and are currently having a surge please consider others saftey*

• Please wear a mask if you can 

• Many many people are still at risk for Covid or other illnesses spreading at this time

• Monitor for potential covid symptoms before/after

• Since this is a large group event PLEASE DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE SICK AND PLEASE LEAVE IF YOU START FEELING SICK  

Posters will be provided. All you need to do is show up with friends and water!