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Batti Bandh in Hyderabad

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Saving the Earth by the Hour On April 18, 2008 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Global warming. It's here. It's been here for a while. And it's already wreaking havoc. In our homes. In our cities. And we've caused it. Electricity. Transport. Home waste. Plastic bags and bottles. Factories, industrialization. According to Al Gore's docu-presentation - An Inconvenient Truth, we've got 8 years till the effects of global warming and the harm we're doing to the world can be reversed. 8 years. That's within our life times. And You can make a difference. We all know the answers - save electricity, don't use plastic, walk when you can or then public transport. Use car pools, energy saving bulbs (hey, they're only going to reduce your electricity bill!), don't turn on the tap the whole time you're brushing... You know all this, now ACT upon it. A few of us in Hyderabad are getting together as many people as possible, to spread awareness about global warming. And we have one goal – Unplug! On April 18th 2008, we intend getting most of Hyderabad to unplug – TV sets, fridges, microwaves. Fans off. Lights out. For one hour, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This simple action can cut down on our annual energy production greenhouse gas emission to drastic effect. It's time to take a stand, to defend our planet, our only home. Spread the word. Wherever you may be – Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai… and would like to support or join us, you can contact us on the numbers listed below. And if you start spreading awareness and trying to make a change - however small it may seem - it would go a long way, and the earth would be thankful. Spread the Word. Make a difference. Unplug! Saving the Earth by the Hour If you'd like to lend support in any way, you can contact: Raghavendra Phone: 9908815490 Mohan JV Phone: +91-9866110548 Vaibhav Phone: +91-9959622650 Madhukar Phone: +91-9949350855 Pushkar Phone: +91-9833229449 Raghu Venkata Phone: +91-9866663671 We aren't part of any organization and choose to be a nameless faceless set of people. We do not have any sponsors and neither are we looking for financial support of any kind. This is not an event that is exclusively for one media house or organization to promote. It's a thought, an understanding that needs to be instilled in the masses. Your support will not only set an example but will make a statement to the world. We may be rising and shining as a nation but what good will it be if we won't be able to enjoy this new found zest for growth ten years from now. We are a nation of people who work towards securing a brighter future for our children and generations to come, secure the earth for them first. They need to see the beautiful mountains and beaches, rivers and valleys, sunset and sunrises that you have had the privilege to witness. All we need is your support in whichever way possible. Whether its just printing t-shirts, or sending people to schools, colleges or societies talking about global warming or donating a hoarding or an advertisement or air-time for public service announcements about global warming and the event or just plain switching off your lights on April 18th between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Come aboard and join the revolution. Make a statement. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain. Looking forward to your support. Unplug. *Any additional support will help take this message a long way. -- Raghavendra Hyderabad Unplug!

Posted by: Ms. Prasanthi Uppalapati At: 6, Feb 2008 9:15:55 PM IST

Hello Friends, Greetings. We (all likeminded groups and individuals) want to do Batti Bandh in Hyd on April 18th in the lines of Mumbai Unplug (mumbaiunplug.com) Please co-operate by supporting this initiative. Please join the yahoo group for Hyderabad Unplug. http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/hyd_unplug/ Thank you. with regards, Prasanthi prasanthi.wordpress.com prasanthi.uppalapati.googlepages.com

Posted by: Ms. Prasanthi Uppalapati At: 31, Jan 2008 2:25:45 AM IST

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