Earth Hour

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Earth Hour

: S. H: x& L) }+ ~' ~/ X+ cEarth 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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$ i* v8 M2 U& ^& L! J•Nicolia, Fire Juggler
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•Bannock Making
•Crafts for Kids
: o0 t/ Z0 d. v8 T- {" G7 J1 d% mListen to the interview our co-op student Brad did for the event!
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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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•Turn off your computer and lights before you leave work.
•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios.
# Q' a6 e' p9 F+ P•Unplug any unused electrical appliances.
•Sign up and show your support for Earth Hour.
•Spread the word to family and friends.
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* d8 c2 ~7 ?! K4 ]4 vEarth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2.2 million people across the world turned off their lights.
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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.
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, Q$ Q* K- e* UFor 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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* v5 b' u' F( |; eFor more ideas on how to take action against climate change visit Earth Hour Canada.
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For more information:
, \+ t$ s' d6 d$ H* S; s* Q' xBrad Curtis

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Telephone 780-423-5017

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