Earth Hour

Heard of this Earth Hour thing? Well, it's a effort by cities around the world to make a statement on global warming by switching off lights for 1 hour at 8:30pm, 28th March 2009. This global effort has been dubbed as part of the worlds first global election between Earth and global warming when 1,429 cities and towns in 80 countries have pledged to VOTE FOR EARTH in Earth Hour 2009.

Below is a brief history and write up about how the Earth Hour started: (www.earthhour.org)

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness. 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. We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations. VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour. Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.

So, people.... tell your families, tell your neighbours and friends to VOTE for EARTH! We can make a difference. Use our votes, use our switch!

MOTHER EARTH DESERVES OUR VOTES!