While we may each have our views on how our government (or world governments) are handling the issue of climate change, one thing is for sure: this problem is not going away anytime soon. If you feel that more can be done but don't know how to voice your opinion (or would rather not travel to do so) a new site called Step It Up! may just have the answer.

Created by activist Bill McKibben, Step It Up! is a grassroots movement that inspires people to hold local climate change rallys across the U.S. on April 14th. This might mean kayaking, playing basketball, having a dance-off… whatever gathers people around your message. The call to action? Have Congress step up legislation that reduces carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.

With the Bush Administration's recent declaration that it has no such plans to curb emissions, this might look like a tough proposition to pass. The nation, however, is 'warming' to increased attention on the issue of climate change; and with over 527 events in 44 states already planned for the 14th, that message of change will not abate any time soon.

If you jump over to the site, you can sign up and organize a rally of your own on the 14th. People entering their zip code can then be made aware of your event and join in the fun. Within my zip alone there are seven different rallys occuring! Punch those numbers in — and if nothing is happening near you,'step it up' and help make a difference.

Link: Step It Up!