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Post by veggiewoman on Oct 18, 2007 9:52:18 GMT
www.marineconnection.org/news/general/standby_saturday.htmClimate change is one of the most serious environmental threats facing the world today. Standby Saturday, (20th October 2007) will see the first nationwide overnight switch-off of non-essential appliances, such as TV's, home computers and mobile phone chargers, with the aim of significantly reducing the UK's energy wastage caused by standby power. The Marine Connection is supporting this new awareness campaign as with little effort, everyone can make a huge difference to the environment by helping to slow global warming. Various species of whales, dolphins and porpoises are facing increasing threats from climate change, making their life more difficult - especially the larger whales such as belugas, narwhal, and bowhead whales that rely on polar, icy waters for their habitat and food resources. Everyone can help stop these marine mammals being dramatically affected by the reduction of sea ice cover as by simply switching off non-essential electrical appliances properly overnight we can all stop wasting significant amounts of energy and reduce the carbon emissions from fossil fuel-generated electricity. However, Standby Saturday campaign is not just about one night, we all need to get into the habit of switching off appliances properly every night, instead of leaving them on standby. Climate change affects all of us but we can all be part of the solution. Go on – make a difference this coming Saturday! www.standbysaturday.com/ for full details
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