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DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next event in our "Movement Builders and Shakers Forum" 
 with a special talk and letter-writing workshop. According to NASA's top 
 climate scientist, developing a tar sands oil pipeline from Canada to the 
 Gulf of Mexico would mean "essentially game over" for the climate. 
 President Obama is currently considering whether to approve the 
 construction of a 1700 mile Keystone XL Pipeline that would carry dirty tar 
 sands oil generating millions of tons of greenhouse gas pollution. After a 
 historic two-week sit-in at the White House in August, 1252 activists were 
 arrested in non-violent acts of civil disobedience. Pressure on the Obama 
 administration continues with State Department Hearings and more mass 
 mobilizations and civil disobedience. \n\nCome hear Rainforest Action 
 Network Executive Director Becky Tarbotton speak about the threat tar sands 
 pose, the incredible activism that's already taken place, and how you can 
 engage on the issue. After her talk, stay for a letter-writing workshop 
 with author Ann Manheimer, a freelance writer and teacher. She'll talk 
 briefly about strategies for effective letters - where to send them and how 
 to write them - and will help letter-writers compose and edit. Bring your 
 writing implements - laptops if you have them, or stationery & postage. 
 We'll send letters that night to local papers, regional leaders, and 
 President Obama.\n\nTime:	7pm - 9pm.\nLocation:	Ecology Center, 2530 San 
 Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.\nCost:	Free.\nInfo:	510-548-2220 
 x233, debra@ecologycenter.org.\n 	Wheelchair accessible.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/10/12/18693300.php
SUMMARY:Tar Sands Activism, with Rainforest Action Network Executive Director Becky Tarbotton
LOCATION:Ecology Center,\n2530 San Pablo Ave,\nBerkeley, Ca, 94702
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/10/12/18693300.php
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