The Sydney blackout is basically Sydney turning off their lights to raise awareness of global warming for a commitment of 10months.
2007-03-25 08:58:51 · 9 answers · asked by laydeeheartless 5 in Environment
Sorry i forgot to mention they'll be doing this for an hour the day...not the whole day.
2007-03-25 09:17:23 · update #1
i think it's a really positive step, they have put months of planning into it, gained support from local businesses and the street lights will still be on, so no need to panic. just think if only 1 in 10 people start to think about their footprint, it's a step in the right direction and sends a strong message to the fat cats in oil and other industries (and government) that a massive city like Sydney can cope. It's a brave and admirable move and I just wish the UK would make such a bold gesture rather than pandering to Bush and his cronies who want to protect their inheritance rather than the future.
2007-03-25 10:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by bloggso 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It a daft idea and completely stupid. There is no evidence to suggest humans are responsible for global warming. In fact there is ample evidence to suggest it is the natural phenomenon to cause earth becoming warmer. I wouldn't call this global warming.
If this stupid idea fails to halt the so called global warming then whoever suggested this should resign immediately and people should stop worrying about global warming and start living a normal life!!.
2007-03-25 09:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't get it born in the 60's lived thru the bad years 4 star petrol coal fires everything made from plastic's ! now were lead free A rated appliances ! so what are we worried about ! if your really worried buy some sun block and a boat !
2007-03-25 09:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by neilywealy2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be done in the US!
Light pollution is a real problem as well as the amount of energy they use.
do we really need all those lights everywhere? As for people saying they are there for safety.....it's the wrong way of tackling the problem!
2007-03-26 04:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Stef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not a good idea at all street lighting is for safety if one death or injury is caused because of it where's the sense think of something else. Not to mention a criminals heaven
2007-03-25 09:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Joel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I think it is agood idea,maybe they should also think about solar power batteries for street lighting as Australia has a lot of sunshine
2007-03-30 10:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by patrick f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its stupid will not prove or change anything.
As we REDUCE India, China and Russia increase thier footprints.
This eco system has changed many times over the last billion or so years.
Was it MAN that caused the ice age????
2007-03-25 16:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by wullie711 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm in favor of it. The less power other people use, the less energy is consumed, and the lower the price of gasoline will be for *me*.
2007-03-25 09:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by The Tridentine Avenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly I think this should be done everywhere! great initiative. everyone concerned about this planet can start within his own home ... imagine a collective HOME-BLACKOUT
2007-03-31 02:24:14 · answer #9 · answered by Iberia Madrid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋