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If 10,000 Biter households turn off 10 lights tomorrow night for just one hour, we'll avert the CO2 created by an average apartment in a whole year.
COCKTAIL FACT
Landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Sears Tower, and the Sydney Opera House will dim during Earth Hour.
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Is 7 minutes in the dark long enough?
The Bite
Only if you're an awkward, slobbery teenager. Otherwise, turn the lights off for a full hour tomorrow starting at 8 p.m. your time, and you'll join millions of people around the planet coming together for a cause even greater than a teen's first kiss: global warming.The Benefits
- Immediate impact. Last year's Earth Hour, which happened only in Sydney, Australia, had the effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for an hour. This year's event is global, so savings will be even bigger.
- Long-term impact. Earth Hour organizers are also raising awareness by promoting energy-efficient lighting.
- Fun in the dark, without being stuck in a closet. (But hey, if you wanna spend 60 minutes shacked up with your linens, it's your call.) Get together with friends, and make a night of it.
Personally Speaking
We're armed and ready for tomorrow night with beeswax candles and make-out partners.Wanna Try?
- Turn 'em off at 8 p.m. your local time, Mar. 29 (that's tomorrow).
- Earth Hour - pledge to turn off your lights here, and receive Earth Hour updates and tips.
Mar 28,2008
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Sky’s the Limit
During this year's Earth Hour, I'll be in beautiful Bodega Bay (yep, where The Birds was filmed). Barring any deadly avian attacks, I plan to pour myself a cocktail and kick back on the porch to admire the night sky. No candles, no big event...just me, the stars, our half-full moon, and the sound of the sea.
-Jenifer Morgan...off to look to the skies...
Biter Comments...
While I agree the climate is a HUGE concern, the reality is this effort does little to solve the issue. There is a great presenation by Bjorn Lomborg on what issues we should be spending our time and efforts on.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/62
Watch it and comment, or comment on my blog. http://www.davehamel.com I would love to hear others thoughts.
You guys rock and you're my fav website, but I just wanted to point out a slight mistake in today's bite.
Actually, if the greenhouse reduction during last year's Earth Hour in Sydney was sustained for a YEAR, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year." Just that one hour didn't do it.
On the other hand, we're having a party! Candles, wine, beer and who-knows-what will happen.
We participated in Earth Hour. Even though we were making dinner, well...they were salads but big delicious ones.
Here's a poll to tell whether you participated or not...Earth Hour 2008
I'm sure we all realize that one hour of no electricity, even world-wide, won't put a huge dent in the problem. But Earth Hour is about making a point, showing you care.
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Posted by: Ruth Goldberg | March 28, 2008 at 06:02 AM