Posted by Casey Williams on March 24th, 2008
On March 31, 2007, one hour made a big difference and captured the attention of people around the world. On that day 2.2 million people and 2,100 businesses in Sydney, Australia, turned off their lights for one hour. This simple act became a massive collective measure and reduced the city’s energy consumption by more than 10 percent – the equivalent of taking 48,000 cars off the road for an hour. With the Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House dark and weddings and other events taking place by candlelight, the world took notice. This symbolic event has inspired a global movement.
This year’s Earth Hour takes place on March 29th at 8 p.m. local time. Initiatives are underway around the globe, in cities large and small, to turn off the lights for one hour. The net effect on this individual act has the potential to be extraordinary, and everyone behind the preservation mission at Bundoran Farm can help make it so. With the flick of a switch, we can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and send a powerful message about global warming. Mark your calendar and check out the web site: http://www.earthhour.org/ for more information about the event.
Filed under: Education and Inspiration, Nature/Environment
I am interested in the development but fearful that unless one is a rabid tree hugger they will have nothing on common with the other 99 families
I can understand the concerns you voiced in comment on the Bundoran Farm Field notes. In addition to providing a wonderful opportunity for families who want to live in the agrarian richness of Bundoran Farm, one of our goals is to provide a framework – in design, development and operations – that will allow for the character and use of the land to be stewarded in a sustainable manner. People who have made the decision to purchase property at Bundoran Farm are diverse, but all seem to share the common love of the beauty the landscape and a desire to enjoy the life experiences available on this legacy property.
I would encourage all to come by for a visit and meet with us and see if Bundoran Farm feels like a place that is right for you and your family.