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:

•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!
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Remember Earth Hour at Home
/ g3 a) p! z$ [) ^- U1 `Join us for this global movement, but in the meantime continue to shut off all non-essential lights:

•Turn off your computer and lights before you leave work.
( f) f0 [+ s, o) y( M•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios.
$ [8 u; d. y/ v9 u5 _: l•Unplug any unused electrical appliances.
•Sign up and show your support for Earth Hour.
. N; B' M5 ]4 y•Spread the word to family and friends.
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9 r8 ^/ F. d, v. Q6 yEarth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2.2 million people across the world turned off their lights.
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4 P* g% ^& a8 O; S% 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.
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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.

2 |8 f, O/ X# F  L  HFor more ideas on how to take action against climate change visit Earth Hour Canada.
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$ G3 S4 Y! J; \+ `For more information:
Brad Curtis

Office of Environment
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10060 Jasper Avenue
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Telephone 780-423-5017

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