Thousands of Canadians are expected to participate in a National Day of Action to "Defend Our Climate, Defend Our Communities" on November 16, 2013.
Photo Credit: www.defendourclimate.ca

Thousands expected for National Day of Action on climate, defending communities

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Thousands of Canadians, and more than 35 environmental, Indigenous and community groups are holding a National Day of Action on November 16 with the title “Defend Our Climate, Defend Our Communities.

National Day of Action, Defending Our Climate, Our Communities, November 16. 2013

National Day of Action “Defending Our Climate, Defend Our Communities” November 16. 2013

They’ve organized more than 125 events across Canada on Saturday, November 16. The Action Day comes as the United Nations Climate Change Conference continues in Poland, and major pipeline decisions are expected in Canada in the next few months.

RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda spoke to Maggie Knight, the National Spokesperson for the Day of Action. She is the Managing Director of the LeadNow.ca, a citizens’/community group.

More information:
Defend Our Climate website (including map of activities) – www.defendourclimate.ca

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