3.25.2008

Earth Hour

Last March, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour during an event sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund called “Earth Hour.” If the greenhouse reduction achieved in Sydney during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 46,616 cars off the road (side note - people do need to take more public transportation in general).

Earth Hour inspired people to take their environmentalism to another level and to truly think about their impact on the planet, promoting one couple to have their wedding by candlelight! (I rarely use exclamation points in my writing, so that is just how darn excited I am about this idea.)

Earth Hour is happening again this year on March 29 at 8 PM, but this time, it’s worldwide. On their site, you can find out more info about Earth Hour, sign up to host an event, or check out the 13,000 businesses (and growing) who have signed up to participate. You can also find ways to reduce your carbon footprint beyond Earth Hour, so we can turn it into Earth Week, Earth Month, Earth Year, and eventually Earth Life.

3 comments:

Indira said...

Anyone else having trouble watching this clip? I'll blame it on global warming.

Unknown said...

my player isn't letting it run without pausing every couple of seconds. totally fubar. damn you global warming! damn you to hell! EE mistress where you at? help a brotha (and a sista) out!

EverydayEnvironmentalist said...

When I played it on their site I had issues, but the first time I played it on here it was fine. I too blame global warming and a mass conspiracy. Let me see if I can find it on another player...