Earth Hour

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Earth Hour

Earth 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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Join 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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•Procession with Edmonton & District Pipe Band  
•Kip, the Court Jester
•Nicolia, Fire Juggler
•Booming Tree Drummers
•Bannock Making
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0 H2 x" O2 g& x1 |- zListen to the interview our co-op student Brad did for the event!

Remember Earth Hour at Home
: B0 b) y1 X( B6 Y8 RJoin us for this global movement, but in the meantime continue to shut off all non-essential lights:
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•Turn off your computer and lights before you leave work.
•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios.
•Unplug any unused electrical appliances.
•Sign up and show your support for Earth Hour.
% w( S5 F! S7 b& j. c•Spread the word to family and friends.

Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2.2 million people across the world turned off their lights.

2 Y; G" Y& D. w2011 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.

; h. \8 |% K' n3 FFor 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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, ?2 {) V" Q& D  MFor 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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Office of Environment
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Title Co-op Student
Telephone 780-423-5017

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