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RobVG — (archived)

Well said Raoul.

I don't know why earth hour is seen as such an affront to civilization. I've read comments from skeptics saying it won't have any effect on CO2 output because it "just electricity". Considering over half the electricity in the US comes from coal and:

"The UCC coal-fired turbine retains the advantages of the gas-fired turbine of being able to be brought on and taken off line quickly, making it suitable for generating to meet peaks in demand."

Conservation can make a difference. Duh.

Here is a piece of night sky legislation that they're attempting to pass in my state. Personally I can't support the cost to taxpayers of retrofitting existing lighting but have no problem with requirements for new installations and construction or a phased-in approach. For a retrofit, the desires of Amateur Astronomers alone is not enough to justify the cost but, in tandem with energy savings, the cost may be offset.

Banning Mercury Vapor lights? - Halleluiah

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