Earth Hour

Guybrush · 03-30-2009, 03:20 AM

I was losing my faith in humanity a little, but the last few posts have restored some of it. It's nice to see some people get it.

Fruitonica · 03-30-2009, 05:23 AM

I rocked up at my friends house and he was just sitting there, drinking alone in the dark. It was a hilarious moment.

NSW · 03-30-2009, 06:48 AM

I tried to join in Earth Hour, but the other peeps in my house wouldn't have it.

I've been getting email reminders about it for the last 6 months it seems, and was all psyched too...

jackhammer · 03-30-2009, 06:51 AM

Never even heard of it lol but I do my bit anyhow- recycle, no car, energy light bulbs, double glazing, all electrics turned off at night so I will console myself with that.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 03-30-2009, 02:33 PM

I think that when I eventually settle down with a home I would like to run power from a solar source, or even wind.

I also think it would be cool to see if everyone could go without water on for an hour.

I know a lot of people say there is not a lot one person can do to improve the running of this planet but if more and more people turned off unused lights, etc etc it would most certain make a difference. However it's also interesting how us 'local' people are always encouraged to do this when there are big industries and companies pumping power without a care. When are they going to be forced to take head? Carbon tax could be an answer, or just consideration of this planet.

jibber · 03-31-2009, 12:49 AM

It's a nice symbolic gesture, it does put energy conservation into people's thoughts that day. Right there, however, is where I believe it ends. The way I see it, unless you're already careful about conserving energy, earth hour isn't going to matter to you one way or another. The vast majority of people will probably turn their TVs off, turn the lights off, and wait for an hour. Then once it's over, the TV will be back on, all the lights in the house on, they'll probably start up the washing machine and fire up the laptop so they have something to amuse themselves with during the commercial breaks. Yeah it's a nice gesture, but I high doubt it really makes any difference whatsoever to the majority of people's daily habits.

Surell · 03-31-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Unfan

I'm going to celebrate by using as much electricity as I can while leaving the car running.

I think that's what I did by accident.

boo boo · 04-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Ooops, I'll be sure to remember this next year.

Surell · 04-01-2009, 11:11 PM

Ditto my friends.

03-30-2009, 03:20 AM	#41 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I was losing my faith in humanity a little, but the last few posts have restored some of it. It's nice to see some people get it. __________________ Something Completely Different Last edited by Guybrush; 03-30-2009 at 08:46 AM.

03-30-2009, 06:48 AM	#43 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	I tried to join in Earth Hour, but the other peeps in my house wouldn't have it. I've been getting email reminders about it for the last 6 months it seems, and was all psyched too... __________________ Hi.

03-30-2009, 06:51 AM	#44 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Never even heard of it lol but I do my bit anyhow- recycle, no car, energy light bulbs, double glazing, all electrics turned off at night so I will console myself with that. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

03-30-2009, 02:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I think that when I eventually settle down with a home I would like to run power from a solar source, or even wind. I also think it would be cool to see if everyone could go without water on for an hour. I know a lot of people say there is not a lot one person can do to improve the running of this planet but if more and more people turned off unused lights, etc etc it would most certain make a difference. However it's also interesting how us 'local' people are always encouraged to do this when there are big industries and companies pumping power without a care. When are they going to be forced to take head? Carbon tax could be an answer, or just consideration of this planet. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

03-31-2009, 12:49 AM	#46 (permalink)
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Istanbul was Constantinople now it's Istanbul not Constantinople... Posts: 1,536	It's a nice symbolic gesture, it does put energy conservation into people's thoughts that day. Right there, however, is where I believe it ends. The way I see it, unless you're already careful about conserving energy, earth hour isn't going to matter to you one way or another. The vast majority of people will probably turn their TVs off, turn the lights off, and wait for an hour. Then once it's over, the TV will be back on, all the lights in the house on, they'll probably start up the washing machine and fire up the laptop so they have something to amuse themselves with during the commercial breaks. Yeah it's a nice gesture, but I high doubt it really makes any difference whatsoever to the majority of people's daily habits. __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER

03-30-2009, 05:23 AM	#42 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	I rocked up at my friends house and he was just sitting there, drinking alone in the dark. It was a hilarious moment.