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It is just too glorious outside today to confine myself to my basement office.
Earth Hour 2010 - Saturday March 27 @ 8:30PM - Turn out your lights, please!
Ouch. I guess we shouldn’t be totally surprised given that our current Conservative federal government couldn’t have appeared less interested in environmental topics during last years election campaign. The pathetic state of the global economy provided Harper and his crew with a convenient way to downplay all green issues and get themselves re-elected based largely on their FUD-centric campaign. Their neglect has lead to Canada’s sad ranking on this list and the dubious distinction of being one of the few industrialized nations whose emissions are still increasing.
One great takeaway quote from the article: “While there might be a bailout possibility for the financial system, no amounts of money will save the planet once climate change crosses the danger threshold.”
Three California energy experts make a convincing case that painting roofs white in the hot parts of the planet could offset the greenhouse gas woes caused by the world’s cars.
Happy Earth Day!
Disney is pledging to plant a tree for every ticket bought during opening week for its first Disneynature release Earth. Check it out!