Lights out
By: Gayle Prest 03/01/2009
On Saturday, March 28 from 8:30-9:30 p.m., take part in Earth Hour-a global event in which millions of people will turn out their lights to make a statement of concern about our planet and climate change. Sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour got started just two years ago and is now the largest event of its kind in the world. Last year, more than 50 million participated and the lights went out at the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the Coliseum in Rome, just to name a few. Even Google's homepage went black for the day! In Israel, President Shimon Peres personally turned off lights in Tel Aviv.
This year, Earth Hour will be even bigger - already 250 cities in 74 countries have agreed to take part including Minneapolis, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville, with more signing up every day. Around the world cities like Moscow, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai and Mexico City will turn out their lights. To get a better sense of the event, check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjWD8pbK5t8.
Participating in Earth Hour is easy, fun and free. To sign up, visit http://www.earthhourUS.org where you'll learn more creative things to do when the lights go out in case you need inspiration! Check out the tools section for emails, posters ideas!