In an effort to counteract the effects of global warming, WWF is asking individuals, businesses, towns and cities to switch off their lights for one hour on March 29, 2008 at 8pm.
It started in Sydney, Australia, on 31st March last year, when the city turned off all of its lights at 7.30 pm for one hour. This event captured the world's imagination, and during the course of the next few months the idea, and resultant Earth Hours, spread from city to city and from town to town across the world.
This Year's Earth Hour
Rather than have a fractured event, with each city or town holding its own Earth Hour on different dates, the WWF is organising a whole world event to take place at 8 pm local time on March 29 this year.
The Idea Behind It All
The Earth Hour event symbolises the fact that each and every one of us can make a positive difference in the fight against climate change. It doesn't matter who we are or where we live, because together we can make a difference.
What We Can Do
We can all participate, wherever we happen to be. If our city, town or community are taking part in the event, we can join in with them, or we can join on an individual basis. We will, after all, be taking part as members of a whole world community. To sign up just go to here.
This is such a good idea. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Dee
#2 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Mar 16, 2008
It is a good idea to participate. Better than this, is the ongoing practise to use our energy and regulate our comsumption as if every day is earth day.
While I won't be turning off my lights on earth day, I am very strict in recycling,and I continuously reuse and reduce everything in my family's life, every single day. We've also taught our kids to do so.
Great article,and I agree with you totally Dee, we all can make a difference.
#3 by joanelyia, Mar 16, 2008
This is absolutely the best idea I've had the pleasure to get involved with! Thanks for bringing it to the attention of the world! I'll do my part...along with forwarding the message along to all of my people. Thanks again!
#4 by Liane Schmidt, Mar 16, 2008
What an interesting article.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
#5 by Gerlaine, Mar 16, 2008
I'll be apart of this.
#6 by valli, Mar 17, 2008
Very interesting artilce, Dee.
#7 by Josey, Mar 17, 2008
I had never heard of this before, but what a great idea. I just signed up!
#8 by Ed Moore, Mar 17, 2008
Hi Dee...What will I be doing during Earth Hour? Probably sitting in traffic in my car on a freeway here in the San Francisco Bay Area. I think this is nonsense. The whole Al Gore thing is nonsense. But nevertheless, the writing is great and was well done (as always!)
#9 by Alder Woods, Mar 17, 2008
Great idea, I'll definitely participate in this. Thanks Dee!
#10 by Joe Poniatowski, Mar 17, 2008
Saving the planet, conserving energy and resources - all that is great. The idea of a planned blackout scares me though, with crime the way it is. I think I'll lend moral support to the cause, continue to recycle and conserve, but keep my yard light on.
Nicely covered and written up, nevertheless.
#11 by Judy Sheldon, Mar 19, 2008
I agree with that we all need to do our part in the fight against global warming. Great article. Thank you.
#12 by aprrrl, Mar 25, 2008
Check out my post for ideas to make this coming earth hour a BLAST =)
