March 2009 - Let the Earth Rest for an Hour

March is a month of seasonal change. We in the southwest know March as the herald of spring winds and pollen. For this reason prior March Air Notes have highlighted our Pollen Program. We continue to provide daily (Monday thru Friday) pollen counts at www.cabq.gov/airquality/pollen.html. The site also provides a free email pollen report to your handheld or desktop. Easier still, 311 operators can provide that information over the phone. March is also an important month to acknowledge climate change and to act. That is why this month’s Air Notes poster focuses on a simple action to fight climate change. Sign up at EarthHourUS.org to participate in the annual Earth celebration on March 28, 8:30 to 9:30 pm. This is an hour that should be replicated as often as possible. Since spring is coming, take advantage of the extra daylight you receive and turn off all unnecessary lights. Join the world and transform each activity that uses electrical power into people power. Turn off the lights, open the blinds, pull back the drapes and enjoy the sunshine.

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