Earth Hour

Turn your lights off this Saturday from 8:30-9:30 PM to take part in Earth Hour. "Earth Hour, the public awareness raising campaign on climate change is showing signs of being the greatest voluntary action the world has ever witnessed." - http://www.earthhour.org/home/

This event really seems to be gaining some momentum in its second year. Check out their site for ideas, suggestions, and to see who is participating - you might be surprised.

Sudents Use Cell Phones to Measure Carbon Output

Finally a good use for cell phones at school! This is an interesting education approach I heard on the radio yesterday. For a change of pace, this is an audio posting. Click on the LISTEN HERE link below to listen.

"Go Green, a program in San Francisco schools, gives high school students cell phones that can help them monitor how much carbon they're using. Many say it gives them incentive to walk more and drive less. " - NPR's All Things Considered

LISTEN HERE