Earth Hour!

“In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.”

Don’t forget, Earth Hour is on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 8:30-9:30pm.

(Text from the Earth Hour website)

Earth Hour 2008


On 29 March 2008, join Sydney, Toronto, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Atlanta, Copenhagen, Chicago, and other cities in turning off their lights at 8 PM. So far, 14 cities are participating, even Suva in Fiji. During that hour, World Wildlife Fund suggests hosting a green party, cleaning up your neighborhood. talking to your children about the environment, replacing your lights with compact fluorescent bulbs, install power strips, change your furnace filters, playing boardgames or reading by candlelight, basically spending time with your family without the distractions of television, video games and other electronic equipment.
Go to Earth hour for other ideas, make a pledge to reduce your carbon footprint, and to sign up for the event.

Earth Hour is on March 29, 2008

Last year, the people of Sydney turned off their lights for one hour to make a statement regarding climate change. This year, more cities are taking part in Earth Hour, including Manila, Tel Aviv, Copenhagen, Chicago, Toronto! If Sydney was able to cut 10% off its regular energy consumption, think of how helpful it would be when cities around the world pitch in.

I’m excited to see Manila taking an interest in these events, and I’m really looking forward to Earth Hour this year.