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Subject:Re: Earth Hour- don't forget!
From:neil N
Date:Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:45:38 -0800

Thanks for the reminder!

Neil.

On 3/29/08, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote:
> At 8 p.m. on March 29, 2008 people around the world are turning off
> the lights for one hour to show that it's possible to take action on
> global warming. I invite you to join us.
> Climate change is one of the most urgent environmental challenges of
> our time and the number one environmental concern for Canadians. We
> are already seeing its impact. Participating in Earth Hour is a
> simple way to show that you want to be part of the solution and it
> sends a powerful message to others that, together, we make a
> difference. Earth Hour is not just about one hour; it's about making
> long-term changes in our energy use. There are simple steps you can
> take at work and at home to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and in
> many cases these steps will also save you money.
> Our objectives: Getting as many individuals, households and
> businesses as possible to turn off their lights as a symbolic
> statement that now is the time to take action on climate change.
> Educating the community on the threat of climate change and what
> each individual and business can do to make a difference everyday.
> Getting corporations to commit to participating in Earth Hour and
> help spread the word through their own internal and external
> communication
> channels.
> What you can do:
> 1. Sign up for Earth Hour 2008 at www.earthhour.org and commit to
> turn off your lights for one hour on Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m.
> 2. Get involved by spreading the word to colleagues, friends and
> neighbours and help create a bigger and better Earth Hour.
> 3. Reduce your impact on climate change everyday. Visit the City's
> community greenhouse gas reduction program website www.co2re.ca for
> more ideas on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
> Turn your lights off for an hour and see the world in a whole new
> light.
>
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