Two central Illinois men are biking across Death Valley to raise money to fight climate change. Michael Brown is the Executive Director of the Ecology Action Center . Proceeds from the ride will benefit the center. Kevin Loeske owns Peeler's Ovenworks, a mobile, rentable, wood-fired pizza oven. Both are participating in the Climate Ride Death Valley , Feb. 25 to March 2. Despite the current political climate, including a gag-order affecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, both Brown and Loeske think this is the perfect time to raise awareness. "The visibility of climate issues is actually at a high point right now because it's become a little more controversial, a little more politicized," said Brown. "For us to get out and draw positive awareness to climate change and what we can do about I think is very good timing." Loeske agreed, and said local grassroots efforts could be the spring board for a larger political action to address climate change. H also said during the
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