Fasting for our Future

Over 200 people participated in a fast "to call attention to the need for the United States to give leadership to the world on the climate issue." Nine of them fasted between 25-40 days, including Springfield resident Diane Lopez Hughes. They want Congress to pass:

-legislation that mandates a definite 25-40% (1990 baseline) or more decrease in greenhouse gas emissions;
-a moratorium on the building of any new coal plants
-no giveaways to polluters: 100% of permits to pollute under a cap must be auctioned, as President Obama supports, or a substantial carbon fee must be enacted

Now they're asking for participants to join a rolling fast leading up to the UN Climate Conference in December.

Mahatma Gandhi called fasting, “the sincerest form of prayer.” At this time of great danger for all of the life forms which inhabit the Earth, we need prayer, we need people to speak out and we need strong action which compels the world’s governments to take the necessary steps now towards a just and fair, renewable energy future.

You can sign up for a day of fasting at their website.