[LINK] Earth Hour

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Roger, noted Saturday night raver and serious party animal, writes,

> > What about no Link posts for one hour on the 26th to show support?
> 
> Silly idea. Think of the opportunity costs. If we're not posting to
> link, we'll be doing something *horribly* environmentally harmful
> instead. (:-o)}


Or alternatively for one hour we could switch off all of our power hungry
home networks, all the bright-hot downlights, jacuzi hot tubs, and energy
sink plasma televisions, even all the plug-packs, and, not drive anywhere
and set the kids an excellent example of responsible citizens once a year.

Just for one hour, anyway :)


> >
> > Earth Hour .. starts at 8:30PM on Saturday, 26th March 2011.
> >
> >  www.earthhour.org.au
> >
> > Welcome to Earth Hour Australia
> >
> > On March 26th, hundreds of millions of global citizens, from one
> > hundred different countries, will unite in the action of lights out.
> > Will you be one of them?
> >
> > Earth Hour is a call to action, to every individual, every business,
> > and every community. It starts with a flick of the switch at 8:30pm
> > Saturday March 26, in a collective display of commitment to protect
> > the one thing that unites us all - the planet.
> >
> > How to Guides:
> >
> > Earth Hour 2011 is a global call to stand up, to show leadership,
> > and, be responsible for our future. If you want to make Earth Hour
> > happen in your home, workplace, school, or city, these guides give
> > you lots of ideas how.
> >
> >
> > * For Individuals and Families
> >
> > * For Businesses
> >
> > * For Councils
> >
> > * For Schools and Universities
> >
> > * For Community Groups
> >
> > * Step-by-Step Guide for Event Organisers
> >
> > --
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Stephen
> 
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