So I have received @ least 2 emails this morning about the global action to turn our power off for 5 minutes tomorrow for you north americans. it is already feb 1st for me but i'll try my hardest to join in anyways. for you west coasters turn your power off @ 10:55 am for 5 minutes to help promote the need for change in our power consumption in the over developed countries. here is the message. maybe someone will read this blog and take part. that's all I can hope for.
1st of February 2007:
Participate in the biggest mobilization of Citizens Against Global
Warming! (Shut off your power for 5 minutes. That's it.)

Hello
The Alliance for the Planet [a group of environmental associations] is
calling on all citizens to create 5 minutes of electrical rest for the
planet. www.lalliance.fr

People all over the world are being asked to turn off their lights and
electrical appliances on the first of February 2007, between 1.55 pm
and 2.00 pm in New York, 18.55 for London, and 19.55 for Paris, Bruxelles,
and Italy. 1.55pm in Ottawa, 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.