Statement from Maggie L. Fox, President and CEO of The Climate Reality Project on the National Day of Action

On Tuesday, October 29th, The Climate Reality Project is holding more than 20 events across the country as part of a National Day of Action organized by Organizing for Action and several other climate groups. An official statement from Maggie L. Fox and the official OFA press release are below.

Statement from Maggie L. Fox, President and CEO of The Climate Reality Project on the National Day of Action:

“A year ago, The Climate Reality Project watched as Hurricane Sandy descended on a city in which, ironically, we would be filming 24 Hours of Reality: The Dirty Weather Report. Just over a month ago, we watched as a tropical rainstorm dumped a year’s worth of rain on our home of Boulder, CO. The devastation caused by these tragic events demonstrate how we – as taxpayers and neighbors – are paying the cost of carbon pollution every day. It needs to stop. That’s why we are honored to join in this national day of action, and continue our call for solutions like putting a price on carbon.”

Official press release from Organizing for Action:

For Immediate Release: Oct. 28, 2013 Media Contact: [email protected]

On Super Storm Sandy Anniversary, Climate Groups Holding National Day of Action

Organizing for Action, Sierra Club, Climate Parents, League of Conservation Voters, Climate Reality Project, Forecast the Facts, Iowa Climate Advocates, Interfaith Power & Light, Environment America, Greenpeace USA

Chicago, IL – On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the one year anniversary of Super Storm Sandy, concerned citizens, faith leaders and climate advocates around the country are coming together for a national day of action on climate change. Since Sandy, we've seen harsh droughts, historical wildfires, powerful storms and significant flooding. Climate change contributes to these kinds of extreme weather that are devastating communities across the country with increasing frequency and greater intensity.  More than 100 local events have been planned in communities across the country to remember the Sandy anniversary and the impacts of extreme weather locally.

Like with Super Storm Sandy, these communities and the country have shown great resilience and rallied around each other to rebuild after these events. But rather than coming together in the aftermath of ruin, it's time to unify around solutions to combat climate change and help fight lessen the effects of future storms. That's what Oct. 29 is all about--Americans coming together to reflect on those affected by extreme weather and to call for action on climate change before it's too late.