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Earth Hour: be part of a global blackout on March 29
I recently wrote about how we have damaged 96% of our oceans and raised the question of how on an individual level we could make a difference to help save the environment; the same question applies for the global warming: "I'm just one person, what can I do?"The question has obviously been looming across continents, hence the birth of the WWF's Earth Hour movement. Last year in Sydney, 2.2 million residents (over half of Sydney's population) and 2100 businesses switched off all lights and electrical appliances simultaneously for one hour. This reduced overall electricity consumption by 10.2% -- the effect was equivalent of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour. For safety reasons, essential city lights were kept on.
Simple, effortless and effective.
This year on March 29, the event is progressing to become a global one with 24 cities already signed-up to do the same, they include: Atlanta, San Francisco, Bangkok, Ottawa, Dublin, Tel-Aviv, Copenhagen, Manila and most major cities in Australia.
Counting all the participating cities, 30-million people are expected to be involved in this movement. Over and above that, 42,170 people have signed-up so far on an individual level along with 2,226 businesses across the world.
You can sign-up here, know how to organize an Earth Hour in your town here, and know how to make a difference on a personal and daily basis here.
Has this stirred your emotions about humankind bonding to solve a global issue? Well, what are you waiting for?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chris M. Feb 21st 2008 10:14AM
In your post you mention Ottawa, but I think you meant to put Toronto. I went to the site in question, there's no mention of Ottawa, the only Canadian city is Toronto.
Gordon Mar 2nd 2008 2:38PM
The list most definitely includes Ottawa along with Montreal and some other Canadian cities.
Scotta Terry Feb 25th 2009 6:12PM
I think this is a great idea and that we should do it more often, such as May Day, and Earth Day
jessica Mar 24th 2009 7:43PM
some people are saying March 28th but this website say 29th which is official?
Guy Mar 28th 2009 7:01PM
LOL!!!!