Earth Hour

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Earth Hour

1 ]% T8 s* a3 s3 n3 d- MEarth 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:

•Procession with Edmonton & District Pipe Band  
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•Nicolia, Fire Juggler
•Booming Tree Drummers
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•Crafts for Kids
Listen to the interview our co-op student Brad did for the event!

/ L" a0 g& Y) S. c. s! Z& `Remember Earth Hour at Home
Join us for this global movement, but in the meantime continue to shut off all non-essential lights:
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8 a+ B% ?% |5 w7 x•Turn off your computer and lights before you leave work.
•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios.
2 E5 U8 d4 S, Z, ~) s•Unplug any unused electrical appliances.
/ b/ t* Y' c5 V; ?7 L5 l•Sign up and show your support for Earth Hour.
8 w6 g, H$ U& c3 h•Spread the word to family and friends.
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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.

' l; N) ?3 Y: ^. I6 u! M" h3 p2011 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.
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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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2 p$ e0 ~* [6 g# C# KFor more ideas on how to take action against climate change visit Earth Hour Canada.
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For more information:
Brad Curtis

Office of Environment
Suite 750, Tower 1 Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue
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Title Co-op Student
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