WISH LIST $100: supplies for open houses at the director’s renewable energy home; $500: trees to offset greenhouse gas emissions; $1,000: new recording equipment for the radio show, "Earthbeat. "

Four years ago, when Mike Tidwell realized that his son might inherit a very different world from the one he had enjoyed growing up, he was inspired to create the Chesapeake Climate Action Network to fight global warming full-time. Recognizing that climate change is a global crisis but one that also has local consequences and solutions, CCAN focuses its education and mobilization efforts on Maryland, Virginia, and DC – the first such organization to do so Creativity is CCAN’s strength: frequent open houses at the founder’s 90-percent renewable home demonstrate energy efficiency; “Earthbeat” airs weekly to discuss pertinent issues with local experts, authors, and the public; coalitions of environmental, faith, business, and health groups encourage citizens to work with their legislators to fight for clean energy, a stable climate, and good health. Their grassroots efforts and their passion have allowed CCAN to take a global issue and make it a powerful local one. You, too, can be part of the local solution by offering your support to this dynamic group.

Mike Tidwell, Executive Director PO Box 11138 Takoma Park, MD 20912 240-396-1981 www.chesapeakeclimate.org   View Charity Video