For that one hour, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, we will turn off all our lights and non-essential appliances. No computers, no televisions, no radios, no microwaves. If a million people participate, think of all the energy we'll save in just that one hour.
From to the Earth Hour website:
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.As of this writing, 225,409 people have signed up for Earth Hour 2008, and 16,216 businesses have signed up.
It started with an Earth Hour in Sydney Australia last year, and now it's grown worldwide. Let's make it big, and let's keep growing it each year (and every day).
About Earth Hour
On March 31 2007, for one hour, Sydney made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming - coal-fired electricity - by turning off its lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began as one city taking a stand against global warming caught the attention of the world.
In 2008, 24 global cities will participate in Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29. Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the simple steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis. It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference – from businesses turning off their lights when their offices are empty, to households turning off appliances rather than leaving them on standby.
>> Sign up to participate, sign up your town/city, or just learn more.
I'm going to this Philadelphia Earth Hour Event, "Show Us Your Shorts with GLOW Netoworking": www.tinyurl.com/suysglow
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