An important event which all my friends across Europe are taking part in. Just thought I'd post it here since I'm not sure how much publicity this has had in the US and Canada. French readers can check out the website here, otherwise go here.

If people could help get the info out by posting on their LJs, it'd be a great help, thanks!


On the 1st February, 2007 throughout the world:

The "Alliance pour la Planète" (a national grouping of environmental associations) appeals to all citizens to give the planet 5 minutes respite :

Everybody to extinguish all their lights and illuminations and turn off all equipment on stand-by on the 1st February 2007 from 18h55 until 19h00 (GMT). That's 09h55-10h00 PST time/12h55-13h00 EST time.

The purpose is not just to save electricity for 5 minutes that day, but to draw the attention of citizens, the media and the authorities to the waste of energy and the need to initiate action! 5 minutes respite for the planet: that's not long, it costs nothing and will show our politicians that climate change is something which should figure prominently in political debates.

Why the 1st February? Because that is the day on which the latest report of the United Nations Panel of Experts is to be released in Paris.

Although this event is scheduled to take place in France, we should not miss this opportunity of drawing attention to the global climatic situation.

If we all participate our actions will have great public and political resonance, at an important moment in our political life!

Please make this appeal as widely known as possible in your own circles and networks! Please also publish it on your websites and in your newsletters. Also dont just stop after this little event but carry on everyday being aware of the little things that you can do to save our world.


I just hope this will have enough impact in the media and the government since presidential elections are due next May in France.