Earth Hour 60
8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009
Earth Hour 60
Earth Hour 60 began in Sydney, Australia in March, 2007. This year on March 28, 2009, close to 2400 cities, towns and municipalities in 83 countries around the world will encourage residents and business to turn out their lights from 8:30 pm-9:30pm. The Town of Markham is pleased to be part of this exciting campaign to raise awareness of global warming and highlight the importane of individual action to reduce carbon emissions.
From the Library Shelves
The Hot Topic: what can we do about Global Warming/ by Gabrielle Walker
Heat: How to stop the planet from burning/ by George Monbiot
With Speed and Violence by Fred Pearce
The No Nonsense Guide to Climate Change/ by Dinyan Godrej
The Rough Guide to Climate Change/ by Robert Henson
Saving Energy in the Home by Nick White
The Complete I Guide to Solar Power for Your Home by Dan Ramsey
Complete Guide to Reducing Energy Costs by Roger Yepsen
Green My Home! 10 steps to lowering your energy costs and reducing your carbon footprint by Dennis Brewer
Earth Friendly Home by Nancy Hajeski
The Weather Makers/ by Tim Flannery (Talking Book)
An Inconvenient Truth: a global warning (DVD)
Energy Efficiency (DVD)
Websites
Earth Hour
The home of official Earth Hour information with lists of participating cities, news, tips on participating and reducing energy consumption every day.
The David Suzuki Foundation
Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and clean energy, sustainability, and the Nature Challenge - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation.
World Wildlife Fund Canada
Founded in 1967, World Wildlife Fund Canada has become one of the country's leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than 50,000 Canadians.
Powerwise.ca
Six of Ontario's largest electricity distribution companies along with the Ontario Ministry of Energy work cooperatively under the name powerWISE® to promote energy conservation to consumers and reduce the demand for electricity in their respective service areas.
Markham Energy Conservation Office (MECO)
Supported by the Town of Markham and Powerstream, MECO works to establish Markham as a leader in municipal energy conservation. MECO operates the No Catch to Conserve program for local business, supplies Watt Readers at all MPL branches, as well as coordinating the Town's Earth Hour activities.
Ontario Clean Air Alliance
Recognizing the need for reducing air pollution, including greenhouse gases, from the electricity sector, The Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) was formed in August, 1997. The OCAA is a diverse, multi-stakeholder coalition of approximately 90 organizations. Our members include cities, health associations, environmental and public interest groups, public utilities, unions, faith communities and individuals.
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Conservation homepage
Get started here, by checking out the tips, and learning more about the many ways you can help at home and at work. You'll quickly find that many of these actions help you save money, protect the environment and support a healthy Ontario electricity system.
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