I almost forgot about "rolling my own" (blackout,that
is) and just want to remind everyone on this list
about it . Since computers draw electricity those who
participate won't be checking e-mail. Recharge your
own. batteries by taking a walk instead. Enjoy!

Jim Fleming
--- Jane Clark <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Posted by Jane Clark
> Something to read during the June 21 "blackout"
>
> To:  Sierra Club Staff and Leaders
> From:     Bruce Hamilton
> Re:  "Roll Your Own Blackout"
>
> Many of you have seen or passed along an email,
> about "Rolling Your Own
> Blackout" by turning out the lights and turning off
> electric appliances
> between 7 and 10 PM on June 21, as a way to
> highlight the failures of
> President Bush's energy plan.  While the Sierra Club
> isn't involved with
> this event, if you're participating as an
> individual, please keep in mind
> the message that the Club wants to spread about the
> President's energy
> plan.
>
> Also, your friends might be interested in learning
> some long-term ways to
> save energy after the June 21 "blackout" has ended.
> For tips on saving
> energy -- and money -- quickly, cheaply, cleanly and
> safely, please see
>
http://www.sierraclub.org/energy/bush_plan/factsheet.asp
>
> The Sierra Club's view of President Bush's energy
> plan:
> President Bush's energy plan won't work, because it
> makes the wrong
> choices.  We can't dig, drill and destroy our way to
> energy independence.
> Instead, we need a balanced approach that gives us
> quicker, cleaner,
> cheaper and safer energy solutions such as
> energy-efficient technologies,
> renewable power like solar and wind, and responsible
> production.  President
> Bush's energy plan will benefit his campaign donors
> in the oil, coal and
> utility mining industries but cost anyone who buys
> energy or breathes air.
> President Bush's policies won't clean up our air,
> prevent future energy
> shortages or save us money.
>
> To learn more about the Sierra Club's energy plan,
> please see
> http://www.sierraclub.org/energy/bush_plan/
>
> To read the Sierra Club's energy proposal, please
> see
>
http://www.sierraclub.org/energy/bush_plan/factsheet.asp
>
> From: Jack Eastman <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 10:34 AM
> Subject: Roll Your Own Blackout-June 21
>
>
> > I say do it. Jack Eastman
> >
> > Better to do this now than wait for the nuclear
> industry to be appointed
> to solve our
> > future energy needs.
> >
> > mark your calendar:
> > JUNE 21, 2001 THURS EVE,
> > 7-10pm worldwide, all time zones [see note at
> bottom]
> >
> > ROLL YOUR OWN BLACK OUT
> >
> > THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
> >
> > In protest of George W. Bush's energy policies and
> lack
> > of emphasis on efficiency, conservation and
> alternative
> > fuels, there will be a voluntary rolling blackout
> on the
> > first day of summer, June 21 from 7pm - 10pm in
> any time
> > zone (thus it will roll across the planet).
> >
> > Its a simple protest and a symbolic act. Turn out
> your
> > lights from 7pm-10pm on June 21. Unplug whatever
> you can
> > unplug in your house. Light a candle to the
> sungod, kiss
> > and tell, tell ghost stories, do something instead
> of
> > watching television, have fun in the dark.
> >
>
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