L.A. eco-activists 'Step It Up,' eat cookies

I got up late but still made it to the Global Warming Rally in front of the Federal Building in Westwood today. There I joined other Angelenos who turned out with signs, bikes, and music -- and I gave out chocolate chip zucchini cookies!

The rally was part of Step It Up, a national day of enviro-action with events happening all over the U.S. today, all with the same goal: to make Congress 1) cut carbon 80% by 2050, 2) create green jobs, and 3) prevent new coal-fired power plants.

Ingrid, who organized this event, signed people in at a little table in Westwood Park and gave out Clif bars before sending them, signs and posters in tow, to the corner of Wilshire and Veteran.  Cars and more cars went by, many honking in support.

I had to leave before a screening of the film "Everything's Cool," but when I did, everyone seemed to be relaxed and having fun, sitting in Westwood Park and nibbling on a late lunch from Native Foods, a yummy organic vegan restaurant that's trying to go zero waste -- Takeout comes in biodegradable containers with bioplastic spoons.

I got the Bali Surf Burger, as usual. What's your fave Native Foods dish?

De-car-ing: I took the 720 rapid bus there and back.

Photos by Siel

Comments

[Hannah Crum]

My faves from Native Foods are the BLTease and the Ensalada Azteca - yum!

[Siel]

I tend to like the burgers -- Something about the fresh bread --

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