Bells peal out in appeal for change

Local churches are joining in a World Council of Churches campaign to alert more people to the prospects of global warming.

This Sunday the bells of Trinity Anglican, Colborne United and possibly Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churches will peal out 350 times starting at 2:15.

It is recognised by many scientists that 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide is the safe upper limit in the atmosphere. Up until 200 years ago the number was 275 parts per million. The current level is 390 parts per million.

Readers might want to read 350 Science to learn more about the global warming problem.

The churches have chosen this Sunday to connect their campaign to the Copenhagen Summit on climate change.