Published Wednesday, January 23, 2008 2:12 AM

Photo: Only you can prevent global warming

Eagle photo/Stuart Villanueva
Eagle Staff Report

Cold, rainy weather didn't deter members of Austin-based non-profit Environment Texas from traveling to Bryan Tuesday to encourage global warming legislation.

Standing in front of Brazos Natural Foods on Texas Avenue, the group briefly inflated a 20-foot-tall flame-covered globe that is touring the country in conjunction with Environment America. The United States experienced its second hottest year on record in 2006, the group said, adding that Congress is expected to discuss the issue in depth this fall. "There's only so much concerned citizens can do," Mary Strauss, a member of Brazos Environmental Action Network, said of her reason for attending the event. "It's up to local and state governments."

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