After attending COP 15 I’ve become more and more angry at my government and even more so at the lack of environmental action being taken on behalf of Prime Minister Harper here in Canada.
With his recent decision to prorogue parliament, he has left all responsibility and accountability to represent Canadians in the House. I have to ask the question, Harper, what about Copenhagen?
Proroguing parliament allows the government to disregard the significant issues currently facing Canada, issues that are not only limited to Copenhagen, but also include Afghanistan and the security measures being implemented in airports. Come on Canada! The only positive results that I can see about Harper’s actions, are that Canadians are finally choosing to stand up and voice their concerns. Too often we allow politicians too much leeway instead of holding them accountable.
I’ve created a video displaying a few videos and photos from COP 15 as well as a song from the Global Youth Climate Movement. Please take a look and pass it on:
Alexandria Mitchell is involved in sustainability initiatives across the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Mitchell’s background in film and television, in addition to a passion for community action and commonsense solutions, allows her to speak to organizations, decision makers, and businesses on the need for an integrated approach to community sustainability through an environmental lens. Alexandria attended the COP 15 United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, and is the creator and developer of Plug Out Tune In: http://plugouttunein.com, an online portal for sharing stories and connecting on causes.
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RYSE is the youth branch of RAN, Rainforest Action Network, which works to protect the Earth and support human rights through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.
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