The northbound side of the Cambie bridge was closed for this rally and it was pretty cool to wander around on the road with a crowd of people. There was a little of the usual mischievous glee at disrupting car traffic but this demonstration was really positive and on point.

The Kyoto Accord is set to be renegotiated in Copenhagen this December and activists are working hard to raise awareness and pressure politicians to become leaders in industrial emissions reduction. Bridge to a Cool Planet wants to see Canada enter a legally binding agreement to cut emissions in half by 2020.

After a few quick speeches the crowd marched to the Science World for an eco-fair and a stage with live music.

The booth that caught my attention most at the fair was that of the Green Party. Actually it was the promo cards they were handing out which read, “Your parents F*UCKED up the planet.” I’m gonna call it now and say that politicians will be allowed to swear like sailors by 2020.