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The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth. All around the world, a movement is building to take on the climate crisis, to get humanity out of the danger zone and below 350.
Our first job is to make sure everyone knows the target so that our political leaders feel real pressure to act. Reaching 350 ppm will require unprecedented international cooperation. 350.org will bring millions of new voices to the table, united by our common call to action.
 The Vermont Earth Institute, a local organization, http://www.vtearthinstitute.org/ educates and supports Vermonters to reduce consumption and adopt environmentally sustainable practices in their homes, workplaces and communities.
VEI's discussion courses and educational programs bring people together, raise their ecological awareness and facilitate profound change in their values, habits and actions in caring for the environment.
 The Sustainability Institute, a local organization http://www.sustainer.org/ focuses on understanding the root causes of unsustainable behavior in complex systems to help restructure systems and shifts mindsets that will help move human society toward sustainability. Their staff includes biologists, writers, social scientists, system dynamics modelers, and facilitators bringing a wide variety of experiences and skills to their work.
 The New American Dream, a national organization, http://www.newdream.org helps us to "Live Consciously, Buy Wisely, Make a Difference." By changing our consumption patterns on a household level, we can greatly reduce our waste stream with no real effect on our "standard of living."
 Sustainable Step New England, a regional organization for businesses, http://www.ssne.org/. SSNE helps organizations to grow and thrive within a changing global environment. Their mission is to build the capacity of organizations to thrive financially while enhancing our environment and community. They do this by:
- training leaders and key contributors
- convening conversations across sectors
- developing networks for ongoing learning and motivation
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