WATCH: Direct Action is the Antidote to Despair

Global Justice Ecology Project Executive Director Ann Petermann spoke at the Global Climate Convergence in New York City on Sept. 19, 2014.

Petermann presented at the opening plenary session and hosted a joint workshop with Dr. Rachel Smolker, the Co-Director of Biofuelwatch. The workshop addressed the dangers of genetically engineered trees and other false solutions to climate change, and discussed what is really needed to stave off climate catastrophe.

The Climate Convergence marched with the “We Know Who Is Responsible” bloc at People’s Climate March in New York City.

Assemble at 79th Street and Central Park West starting at 10:30. Enter from 77th Street, 81st Street or 86th Street Subway Her talk included mention of #FloodWallStreet www.floodwallsreet.net coming Monday 9/22and Occupy the U.N.