We're proud to be working with Nikos to fight global warming! A passionate and brilliant climate activist at only 10 years, Nikos overcame his extreme dyslexia to conceive, write, and direct the following PSA for 1Sky, whose platform he strongly supports.
Nikos cares deeply for the environment. He grew up walking along beaches and roads with his father picking up garbage people had left behind or thrown from their cars. After driving from Denver to Los Angeles in the summer of 2007 and passing through 10 forest fires on the way -- one of which they drove through in a terrifying and blacked-out race to get to the other side -- Nikos felt global warming was taking a terrible toll on our planet. He came up with the idea for this video when he was sitting in a car in a gas station with his family.
Sample entry to our new video contest-- Climate Matters: Inspire Your Next President! [1]
Since nowadays no production is complete without an accompanying "making of" video, here's The Making of "Save It" [2], featuring Nikos hard at work directing the PSA:
What is 1Sky?
1Sky is a highly collaborative new national campaign catalyzing a society-wide movement in support of bold federal action to tackle global warming. For more information on 1Sky, see our about section [3]. The 1Sky policy platform represents the scientific bottom line: the policy solutions [4] we must implement immediately to avert catastrophic climate change and transition to a green economy. 1Sky combines more than 100 organizational allies and tens of thousands of individuals around the country in a campaign driven by powerful field and organizing, voter education, and Internet and communications strategies. Our goal is to communicate a highly visible public demand for Congress and the President to implement the 1Sky platform [5] (PDF) as quickly as possible.
How You Can Help:
The science and economics are clear and the solutions are possible. Like Nikos, we believe that the time is now for bold action, but we need your help:
- Join the movement: Help send a clear message to our leaders: America is ready for bold leadership on climate change. Sign up using the box at the top of this web page.
- Spread the word: Share this video with 5 to 10 friends right now -- email this page to them and help grow the movement [6].
- Turn up the August heat on Congress: Your elected leaders will be at home in your Congressional district this August for the summer recess. More than 1500 other Americans have agreed to pay a visit to their representative and help convince Congress that America is ready for bold climate solutions. Signup here for more details [7]. Someone from the 1Sky team will be in touch to help you plan your visit or local event once you register.
- Stay in touch:
- Join the conversation and stay in touch at the 1Sky blog: The SkyWriter [8]
- Check out other 1Sky videos [9]
- Make a contribution: Click here to donate [10] to support 1Sky’s work.