power out for five - We love Iona - tribe.netTribe.net. Local Connectionspower out for fiveionahttp://ionaisthebomb.tribe.net/thread/2a707751-e015-4946-a7fa-9a7683f493d8#beb52a78-dfeb-4371-be77-be34d65dd31c2007-01-31T08:08:18Z2007-01-31T08:08:18ZSubject: Feb. 1 Power Out for Five
On the 1st of February 2007 participate in the biggest mobilization of
Citizens Against Global Warming!
POWER OUT FOR FIVE
The Alliance for the Planet [a group of
environmental associations] www.lalliance.fr
is calling on all citizens ALL OVER THE WORLD to create 5 minutes of
electrical rest for the planet.
People in eastern North America turn off their lights and electrical
appliances on the first of February 2007, between 1.55 pm and 2.00 pm, [and
18.55 for London, and 19.55 for Paris, Bruxelles, and Italy, 10.55am on the
Pacific Coast
of North America] .
This is not just about saving 5 minutes worth of electricity; this is about
getting the attention of the media, politicians, and ourselves.
Five minutes of electrical down time for the planet: this does not take
long, and costs nothing, and will show all political leaders that global
warming is an issue that needs to come first and foremost in political
debate.
Why February 1? This is the day when the new UN report on global climate
change will come out in Paris.
This event affects us all, involves us all, and provides an occasion to
show how important an issue global warming is to us.
If we all participate, this action can have real media and political
weight.
Please circulate this call to your utmost ability to your network.iona2007-01-31T08:08:18Z