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Brita Climate Ride 2009: 300 Miles of Activism
by The Green A-TeamEnvironmental leaders descend en masse on Washington DC in attempt to switch the gears of US climate policy.
From September 26th-30th, a band of two-wheeled activists 300 strong will embark on the 300 mile Brita Climate Ride from New York City directly to the steps of the US Capitol for a face-to-face meeting with Congressional leaders.
Shawna Seldon, Senior Vice President of The Rosen Group and climate rider.
So these people are leaders in the environmental industry, they are thought leaders. They’re making a difference whether it’s science or policy. But also, one of the really cool things is that every night at the end of the ride we get to hear some of the thought leaders explain to us what the latest is that’s going on in the industry.
Other riders such as Randy Swisher, former Executive Director of the AWEA, and Laurie S. Fulton, the Ambassador of Denmark are expected to pedal their way 300 miles closer to the vital climate change legislation needed now.
For the full interview with Shawna Seldon and teammate Vanessa Liberati, click here.
To learn more and donate to the Windpower Pedalers team, click on some of the links below.
Shawna Seldon’s Fundraising Page
Bitches on Bikes: Brita Climate Ride Benefit (Time Out)
Bitches on Bikes host Brita Climate Ride Benefit at NYC’s The Eldridge (Treehugger)
Bitches on Bikes get stuff done (Bust Magazine)
Bitches on Bikes benefit party (GuestofaGuest.com)
Photo by Dan Rybicky.