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Earth Hour
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; D3 ~6 U% h$ w6 o* w' R* `6 z" AEarth Hour is a global lights-out phenomenon led by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to show support for action on climate change.
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. y9 {1 M! @8 h( n8 x4 o( R B2 pJoin us at City Hall Plaza (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square) for Earth Hour 2011, happening March 26! Festivities start at 7:15 pm, and include:
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% s0 f, c; U& B" i* C; ?# w3 z•Procession with Edmonton & District Pipe Band
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•Nicolia, Fire Juggler
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•Crafts for Kids! G0 X* R! W" H' X0 N+ o/ d
Listen to the interview our co-op student Brad did for the event!
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Remember Earth Hour at Home
; ~3 K4 U- p8 k5 [$ _8 Q# d* hJoin us for this global movement, but in the meantime continue to shut off all non-essential lights: * [* y, o9 v- k* e) z
, S) I) b9 o* e/ r* q* N' {, O•Turn off your computer and lights before you leave work. 9 A( T* I* p8 D( U
•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios. 5 J) u x. L6 G" c
•Unplug any unused electrical appliances. ( T" v! S* q2 G' F x- \8 e
•Sign up and show your support for Earth Hour. 9 [- m) w& `- F8 E( ^5 y
•Spread the word to family and friends.. \& {% N' \6 X) D2 x
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Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2.2 million people across the world turned off their lights.; w; Q" M& v8 S9 H, u, N; r
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2011 will be the fourth year that Edmonton participates in Earth Hour. Earth Hour gives us all a chance to reflect on our energy consumption. It is important to continue to make changes to your everyday lifestyle and show you care about the planet. ( J, o/ f# w$ `
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For tips and resources on how to reduce your environmental impact visit Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE), our community initiative to reduce local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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For more ideas on how to take action against climate change visit Earth Hour Canada.
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For more information:
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Suite 750, Tower 1 Scotia Place- J; R* [6 c6 O. j# t
10060 Jasper Avenue
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3 i$ m6 t% b p6 dTelephone 780-423-5017 |
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