conservation

Atlanta has already been hit by a barrage of advertisements promoting Earth Hour this coming Saturday. A huge banner hangs at City Hall East and I saw a couple at the local gas station pumps as well. In short, from 8 to 9 PM, citizens are encouraged to turn off their lights, shut off their cell phones and refrain from driving. The goal of the project is highlighting energy conservation and promoting the ability to live without excessive voltage use.

The Earth Covenant Ministry, a religious/conservation grouping of local Presbyterian congregations held a candlelight vigil Thursday evening at their headquarters at the Druid Hills Presbyterian Church on Ponce de Leon. The vigil lasted a hour and featured several speakers discussing the failure of government energy conservation as well as the benefits of clear air energy and alternative fuels.

The only downside was the high wind blew out all of the candles, but the participants continued to promote their ideas via signs and speeches. Dozens of passing motorists honked in support and a few dissidents took the time to yell crude obscenities. Paster Chad concluded the vigil with a spirited rendition of "This Little Light of Mine" in front of the church.

I'm curious to see if Earth Hour reaches the Ponce residents and causes the street to fall dim on Saturday night.