Who knew that running a photo petition could be so much fun? Over the past few weeks, CCAN staff and volunteers (and organizational allies, like GWIPL! You rock, GWIPL!) have been hitting the streets and the Earth Day festivals to spread the love for a science-based cap on carbon.

The results have been amazing. I’ve done my share of street canvassing, and the response to this action has blown me away. Perhaps because the mood is ready to do something real about global warming. Perhaps because wearing caps to cap carbon is just fun. Several hundred photos have already been taken – but in order to ensure that Congress hears our message loud and clear, we need to get thousands of pictures taken, as well as thousands of comments in to Congress to keep climate legislation strong!

So here’s your Cap Challenge:

First of all, if you haven’t submitted a picture yet, take a picture of you wearing a hat RIGHT NOW, and email it to capcarbon2009@gmail.com.

Step 2: Tell your friends to do the same.

The real cap challenge, though, is to hit the street and take some pictures. Set yourself a goal, like to take 30 pictures of people with hats. Or, try for the big fish, and get a picture of your Member of Congress, like Allison of GWIPL got of Congressman John Sarbanes, of MD’s 3rd. Can you top that?

Start taking pictures and see what you get! Here’s a handy dandy how-to guide to download to get you started.