Raleigh residents invited to share their global warming stories

The Global Warming Story Tour is making a stop at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event's organizers -- Greenpeace and the N.C. Conservation Network/1 Sky NC -- invites everyone to come and make a video message or write a letter to Congress about how global warming is changing their lives and how they're addressing the problem. The tour also features the Rolling Sunlight Truck, which is equipped with a solar array. The event is part of a month-long effort by a broad coalition of organizations to urge political leaders to build a greener economy.

BBQ against global warming at Pullen Park

On Sunday, July 20, the Greenpeace folks in Raleigh are throwing a "Community Barbeque to Stop Global Warming," and everyone's invited.

The family-friendly event is happening from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pullen Park's Picnic Shelter #9. It's part of the Greenpeace "Project Hot Seat," which aims to bring Americans together and demand that Washington create 5 million new green jobs, clean up global warming pollution, break the nation's dependence on coal and other dirty energy, and embrace efficiency and renewables.

Besides lunch, attendees will get a chance to remind Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Miller and his Republican challenger for the District 13 seat, former state Rep. Hugh Webster, that they care about the climate crisis. Veggie and non-veggie burgers and hot dogs will be provided; attendees are asked to bring drinks and snacks.

For more on the Congressional District 13 race from Greenpeace, click here. To RSVP for the July 20 BBQ or to volunteer, click here. A map of Pullen Park is available here.