So tonight at 8:00 pm we’re all supposed to turn out the lights. It is something they started in Australia last year as some kind of statement about climate change. This year it has become a worldwide movement. I’m not sure why. It is about as logical as calling for a gas boycott to bring down the price of gas. Australian officials reported a less than 10% drop in consumption for that time period last year. I don’t think the worldwide shutdown will lead to much more of a drop. Or do anything to change the climate.
But hey if you want to sit in the dark for an hour tonight go ahead. I myself will likely be watching a hockey game since there is still a playoff race going on.
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1 cate // Mar 29, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I agree. I’m just not 100% sure I can buy into the whole climate change thing to begin with. Especially since we only have what 100ish years worth of climate records to begin with.
I have no problems though if people want to turn off their lights or recycle. Its not like its hurting me.
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