dark032208
On the homepage
Bells
Out There
Access Vikings
Music
Climate change gesture: Minneapolis unplugging for 1 hour
Print this story
E-mail this story
Save to del.icio.us
Share on Facebook
Share on DiggMore from Science + Technology
Except for what is absolutely necessary, all lights in city of Minneapolis municipal buildings will be turned off for one hour on a Saturday evening later this month in what is being billed as "Earth Hour."
Several privately operated buildings also are joining in from 8-9 p.m. on March 29, among them: the Wells Fargo Center, the IDS Center, Thrivent Financial, U.S. Bancorp and the State, Orpheum and Pantages theaters, the city said in a news release.
Look for the decorative underside of the Stone Arch Bridge downtown to also go dark, said the City Council and Mayor R.T. Rybak in a joint announcement today following passage of their resolution.
The only city building lights that will stay on will be those deemed "required for life, safety or operations," the announcement said.
The World Wildlife Federation initiated "Earth Hour" as a global initiative "to finding solutions for climate change."
It began last year in Sydney and also will be observed for the first time in Europe, North America and Asia.
"If we can make a difference in one hour," Rybak said, "imagine how much good we can do for our environment if we practice energy conservation every day."
PAUL WALSH
Recent Science + Technology stories
Demand grows for computer chips: Nvidia Corp. reports net income surges 74 percent in 3Q - March 21, 2008
Demand grows for computer chips: Nvidia Corp. reports net income surges 74 percent in 3Q - Graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. said consumer demand is healthy and improving as it reported a 74 percent jump in third-quarter profit. More
Blog: Patent Pending
Meanwhile, in Wisconsin....
As you read this blog entry, angel investors and start-ups are flocking to Madison, Wisconsin for the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium and the Mid West Health Care Venture forum.
Recent posts
  Get A ProfessionalFind home maintenance, car repair, legal advice, cleaning, and more in the Yellow Pages. Go now! Save Your $$ With CouponsDiscounts on services, entertainment, dining, gifts, and more. Start saving! |
Comment on this story | Be the first to comment | Hide reader comments