Earth Hour

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Earth Hour
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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:

•Procession with Edmonton & District Pipe Band  
•Kip, the Court Jester
•Nicolia, Fire Juggler
•Booming Tree Drummers
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Listen to the interview our co-op student Brad did for the event!
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Remember Earth Hour at Home
' J! v! u: K, X& b7 O" XJoin us for this global movement, but in the meantime continue to shut off all non-essential lights:
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0 h% Y) Q0 c1 x7 o. t7 A•Turn off your computer and lights before you leave work.
, U0 M2 ?7 ?* S0 j•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios.
" p" |  v) |. d6 Z. t5 P/ H, ]% B•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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/ v4 x7 t# W% Y. XEarth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2.2 million people across the world turned off their lights.
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' `& }% h0 g% g  K. Q8 a2011 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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3 c5 e* \) m" b2 J8 P( CFor more ideas on how to take action against climate change visit Earth Hour Canada.
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3 q, X1 X* w' e9 P# u6 BFor more information:
Brad Curtis

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10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
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Telephone 780-423-5017

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