Earth Hour

Earth Hour: Not a Flicker in the United States

Robert Glennon | Posted 04.03.2012

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Earth Hour has mutated into individual, grassroots actions. With hundreds of millions of people, each making small commitments to living sustainably, there is hope for the future of the planet.

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Every Hour Should Be Earth Hour

Graham Milne | Posted 04.01.2012

Read More: Environment, Earth Hour, The Lorax, Al Gore an Inconvenient Truth, Earth Hour 2012, Conservation, Green News

The ostensible goal of Earth Hour is to raise awareness of what the consumptive attitude of humanity is doing to its only home. But it behooves us as a species to be aware of the earth every hour of every day.

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Will You Turn Off The Lights?

The Huffington Post | James Gerken | Posted 03.31.2012

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COUNTDOWN TO EARTH HOUR (ET): At 8:30 PM Saturday, some of the world's most famous landmarks will go dark for Earth Hour 2012. From the Empire St...

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Does Earth Hour Do More Harm Than Good?

Maggie Koerth-Baker | Posted 03.30.2012

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The solutions to our energy problems don't start with individuals shutting the lights off at home. They start with public policy -- the only force that can actually change how the infrastructure and shared systems work.

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Disaster Preparation Meets Earth Hour

Mark Belinsky | Posted 05.28.2011

Read More: Government, Environment, Earth Hour, Energy Grid, Natural Disasters, Emergency Preparedness, Green News

What if the government did Earth Hour and turned off all the lights for an hour? Millions of people all around the world made the commitment and turne...

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A Celebration of Civilization

Sean Paige | Posted 05.26.2011

Read More: Energy, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Earth Hour, Enviromentalism, Green Living, Green Energy, Global Warming, Denver News

Americans take reliable and affordable energy so much for granted that they've developed a reckless contempt for the companies and people that provide it to them.

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Weekend Plans: A Punk Rock Reunion, A Green Hour And More

Posted 05.25.2011

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Another weekend in Chicago -- looks to be sunny, but our beloved winter temperatures aren't about to let up yet. Stay warm with a round-up of this wee...

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Cities Go Dark For Earth Hour

Posted 05.25.2011

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Celebrating its 5th birthday, Earth Hour is back again. Join people in thousands of cities worldwide when lights are shut off for an entire hour at 8...

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How Do I Celebrate Our Anniversary?

George Sachs, Psy.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Healthy Relationships, World Wildlife Fund, Women, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Earth Hour, Climate Change, Dating, Men, Relationship Tips, Relationship Problems, Healthy Living News

Dear Dr. George, I have been dating the same guy for two years. He's such a wonderful man: good-looking, generous, politically, socially and environm...

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The Hour of No Power: Lessons from the Light

Yolanda Reid Chassiakos | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Environment, Electricity, Earth Hour 2010, Energy, Marriage, Energy Conservation, Earth Hour, Energ-Efficiency, Parenting, Family, Healthy Living News

Earth hour may not have saved our planet, but it certainly worked wonders for our family. After turning off all our lights, we gathered in our living room by candlelight.

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Green News Report -- March 30, 2010 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 05.25.2011

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TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app! IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: China beats ...

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Earth Hour New York: Skyline Goes Dark, Kind Of

Posted 05.25.2011

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This time the blackout was for a good reason. Unlike the great New York City blackout of 1977 (and the one in 2003), buildings went dark Saturday as ...

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Five Things To Do in the Earth Hour Dark

Kevin Grandia | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Sustainability, Pulse Energy, Wwwf. World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour, Global Warming, Climate Change, Green News

So what do you do in the darkness for an hour on a Saturday night? As a seasoned Earth Hour pro, here is 5 things I would suggest.

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Earth Hour: Participate In The Global Event Locally

Treehugger | Lloyd Alter | Posted 05.25.2011

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It is hard to find out exactly what is happening on Earth Hour; most activities are pretty local. Here are some ideas....

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The globe prepares to switch off for Earth Hour

Andy Ridley | Posted 05.25.2011

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This Saturday night at 8.30pm local time, the national government of Tuvalu will switch off power to the low-lying island nation, as one of the first ...

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Green News Report -- March 25, 2010 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 05.25.2011

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TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app! IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Lights Out t...

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Turn Out the Lights, "Earth Hour" -- Let's Celebrate "Energy Hour"

Sean Paige | Posted 05.25.2011

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Energy use = global catastrophe. That's the dangerously simplistic equation touted by the dim bulbs who thought up Earth Hour.

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Earth Hour: Not Just About One Hour

Lynn Englum | Posted 05.25.2011

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Earth Hour, which takes place this Saturday at 8 PM, is both a global rally and a demonstration of leadership on climate action within cities, states, the business community and local neighborhoods.

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Earth Hour Activities: How To Keep Busy During An Hour Of Darkness

Mother Nature Network | Chanie Kirschner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Q: Earth Hour is coming up on March 27 and I, for one, am excited to get in on the action and turn off my lights. One question though -- what the heck...

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Online Revolution to Lead a Climate Resolution

Andy Ridley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Of the 27 nations that will see participation in Earth Hour for the first time in 2010, eight will do so as a result of online networking, exemplifying the power of the online revolution and the age of citizen journalism.

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Earth Hour Hopenhagen

Posted 05.25.2011

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On December 16, 2009, thousands of Copenhageners and visitors came out to celebrate Earth Hour Hopenhagen. The special event included a lantern parade...

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Save Cash by Going Green: 4 Tips

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

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Going green doesn't just save the outside world. It also can preserve the hard-earned money in your bank account.

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On The Streets: Earth Minute (VIDEO)

Jonathan Kesselman | Posted 05.25.2011

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In this latest episode of my series for The Mother Nature Network, I punch a woman in the face, make love to a tree, and 'accidentally' eat my own feces all in the name of Gaia.

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Conficker Dominates This Week's Hot Google Searches

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 04.03.2009

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Fears of the Conficker computer virus rocked the nation this week, according to an analysis of Google search data. "Conficker virus" was the #1 risin...

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Earth Hour? Why Not "Earth Until-We-Figure-This-Out?"

Robert Engelman | Posted 05.25.2011

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I doubt that the lighting of the world's monuments contributes that much to global warming. But lighting of all kinds is used to make a statement, as well as for practical illumination.

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