Many of you are likely aware of the voluntary blackout June 21st to protest
energy policies proposed by the Bush administration. The Bush administration?s
proposed energy plan increases our dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels,
increased hydropower development and a weakening of environmental laws
protecting our rivers. The energy proposal lacks a long-term sustainable energy
plan and illogically dismisses conservation and efficiency as meaningful
measures to alleviate the energy crunch in the western states. As paddlers
dependent on healthy river systems, we should participate in this protest.
Please read the alert below to learn more. My only addition to their list of
suggestions for things to do?go celebrate your favorite river with a paddle.
ROLL YOUR OWN BLACKOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
June 21, 2001 Thursday eve, 7:00-10:00 P.M., all time zones.
In protest of the current 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 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. in all time zones
(this will create a blackout that "rolls" across the planet.)
It’s a simple protest and a symbolic act. Turn out your lights and unplug
anything in your home that you safely can. Light a candle, make love, tell
ghost stories, or whatever you want to do, instead of watching television. Have
fun in the dark.
Forward this as widely as possible. Let the powers that be (so to speak) know
that we want global education, participation, and funding in conservation,
efficiency and alternative fuel efforts — and an end to over-exploitation and
misuse of the earth’s resources.
Contact the organization below if you plan to participate in this symbolic act.
This group will forward your opposition to the proposed energy plan to the Bush
administration.
http://www.moveon.org/blackout