Earth Hour

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Earth Hour
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3 \. ~7 D- Z1 zEarth 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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, B8 Z; y9 F4 F2 o& w' C( p5 XJoin 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
•Bannock Making
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Listen to the interview our co-op student Brad did for the event!

: ]. B& j  _5 k+ \Remember Earth Hour at Home
3 F, G+ E& m& U! E) N5 jJoin 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.
: B$ T* E, M% k$ e% t: q0 `7 B+ s' q•Turn off any non-essential power sources such as coffee makers, microwaves and radios.
•Unplug any unused electrical appliances.
, `' Q( O5 C4 Q" ]9 l% R1 w•Sign up and show your support for Earth Hour.
8 N$ Z. R+ N; D, c4 D6 o- T, K•Spread the word to family and friends.

Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. More than 2.2 million people across the world turned off their lights.
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8 F% m  m2 B( f' d/ D1 `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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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.

' i' L0 g# X" i) xFor more ideas on how to take action against climate change visit Earth Hour Canada.
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For more information:
: Y9 h3 l' o- N6 U1 E+ c  F6 P# m" ^Brad Curtis

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Suite 750, Tower 1 Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3R8

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Telephone 780-423-5017

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