Friday, March 26, 2010

forecasts snow returning? - turning colder for all united kingdom - week ahead
It is going to be turning much colder during next week as the winds turn into the north or northwest. There could be some snow for many, even at lower levels, and added with strong winds blizzards are likely over the hills of Scotland, northern England and Wales.
[If we all spent every hour doing this, how many hurricanes could we prevent?]: What will you do in the dark for Earth Hour? | Environment | guardian.co.uk
One bright suggestion from the environmentguardian.co.uk team is making shadow puppets on the wall with a torch.
I will not observe Earth Hour - Arab News
ALI bin Saleh Al-Barak, the CEO of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), has said the company will not cut the power from any subscriber on Earth Hour, which takes place on Saturday.

He said it was common practice for other countries to observe Earth Hour by disconnecting the power in its main cities for an hour from 8:30 p.m. to give more focus to the environment, draw attention to pollution and preserve the purity of earth.
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I will never participate in the Earth Day until the company organizes an event where consumers can turn the tables on SEC officials. During this event, electricity will be cut off for an hour on a summer day from the staff and officials of the company, so they can understand how consumers feel when their power is cut. They should also be made to relive the agony of waiting for the power to come back on.
State buildings to go dark for Earth Hour - montanakaimin.com
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer has committed to slowing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and participating in this cause is a way of showing that commitment, said Schweitzer’s communications director, Sarah Elliott.
Schwarzenegger takes side of business in implementing global warming law - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News | Sacramento Bee
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, facing a ballot initiative that could derail his cherished global warming law, is urging a go-slow, pro-business approach on a key mechanism used to reduce greenhouse gases.
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A Schwarzenegger spokesman, Matt David, said the governor was simply confirming his belief that AB 32 can help the environment without harming the economy. Schwarzenegger isn't backing away from the law, he said.

"He's been very consistent with this approach," David said. "He wants to continue to move full speed ahead with AB 32."

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