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Declaring Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to be “Earth Hour” in the City of Saint Paul.
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WHEREAS, March 28, 2020, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. has been designated as “Earth Hour” by the World Wildlife Fund as a reminder that by working together, people can make a positive impact in the fight against climate change, and
WHEREAS, Earth Hour has become a catalyst for positive environmental impact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people.; and
WHEREAS, Earth Hour 2019 was celebrated in 188 countries and territories across seven continents and aboard the International Space Station, when lights were switched off for 60 minutes, serving as a strong visual reminder of the global determination to tackle our planet’s biggest environmental challenge; and
WHEREAS, in 2019 Earth Hour celebrations were observed by the dimming of lights at thousands of iconic landmarks around the world, including the Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Sky Tree, Brandenburg Gate, the Empire State Building, the Pyramids of Egypt, Christ the Redeemer, and the Eiffel Tower; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has celebrated Earth Hour since 2010 with a growing number of participants each year; and
WHEREAS, businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the city will participate in this year’s Earth Hour by dimming lights and otherwise demonstrating support in the following buildings and locations:
WORKING ON LIST OF BUILDINGS NOW
Minnesota State Capitol
Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Court House
375 Jackson Building
District Energy St. Paul
Ecolab (360 N. Wabasha & 1 Ecolab Place)
First National Bank Building
Landmark Center
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota Children’s Museum
North Suburban Courts
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Ramsey County Libraries
Ramsey County Public Works
Ramsey County Sheriff Patrol Station
Rice Park
Saint Paul George Latimer Central Library
Saint Pa...
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