Gathering for the green
By Julie Wurth
Monday June 2, 2008
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Loic Hostetter, 16, of Urbana takes part Sunday in recording a video petition that will be sent to U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson, R-Urbana, asking him to take the lead on global warming issues. Greenpeace supporters gathered at West Side Park in Champaign to help launch their new chapter.
CHAMPAIGN – "Green" is in, for everything from home remodeling to Earth-friendly cleaning products.
Hoping to capitalize on a surge of environmental consciousness, Greenpeace launched a local campaign Sunday to fight global warming and pressure Congress to take the lead.
Greenpeace supporters gathered in West Side Park to record 10-second video petitions for Rep. Timothy Johnson, R-Urbana, and paint panels for a tapestry they will present to Johnson at a meeting next month.
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