“ When you examine whether the declines during Earth Hour were large compared with the rest of that day, it turns out that more than 67 per cent of the apparent decline during Earth Hour was due to factors operating throughout the entire day. When these are accounted for, the estimated reduction in electricity use during Earth Hour is a tiny 2.1 per cent, statistically indistinguishable from zero.
David Solomon: Rage, rage against dimming of the light | The Australian
Pretty interesting. I guess if you’re looking for that warm feeling you get from telling yourself you’re doing something worthwhile and helpful, go right ahead.
Otherwise, please consider systemic solutions. If you truly feel the earth is in so much peril, think critically and develop something enjoyable, something that might actually catch on. Something that doesn’t create a “hardship.” Something that doesn’t involve just sitting around in the dark for an hour.
