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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth Communications Office
Mayor Roger J. Reinert
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information, please call 218-730-5309
DATE: 3/22/2017
SUBJECT: Duluth icons to go dark for Earth Hour on March 25
BY: Pakou Ly, Communications Office

Duluth icons to go dark for Earth Hour on March 25

 

[Duluth, MN] – The city of Duluth will participate along with millions around the world on Saturday March 25, 2017 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM to commemorate Earth Hour. For one hour, the lights on the Aerial Lift Bridge and Enger Tower will be turned off as a demonstration of our support and commitment for sustainable practices to protect the environment and precious natural resources. The public is encouraged to participate in this annual global event with a simple flip of the switch.

 

To learn about conservation action steps, get information from the following organizations:

Ecolibirum3 - https://www.ecolibrium3.org/

ComfortSystems - http://www.comfortsystemsduluth.com/conservation/

MN Power - http://mnpower.com/EnergyConservation

 

About Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a global environmental initiative to unite people to protect the planet. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 25, 2017 at 8:30 PM to show their support for environmentally sustainable action. Earth Hour began in Australia 10 years ago and has reached millions of people in over 172 countries since its inception. Learn more at www.earthhour.org

 

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