Green is the New Black Out

Around the world hundreds of cities participated in a voluntary black out in hopes of sending a message to the UN council on environmental regulations. Landmarks dimmed in support of "greener" legislation and as a reminder of our dependence on electric energy. I think that the effects of this movement won't be immediately visible as many global leaders are currently distracted by economic issues. Hopefully a balance can be found between the two and we can turn the lights back on. Until then I'll reading by candlelight and waking up to a potato-powered alarm clock.