Earth Hour 26 March 2011
I haven't been able to do a Post here in some time, so Today is way overdue haha
My topic for today's post is "Earth Hour - 26 March 2011"
Do you know what it means, well you must live in a cave if you don't!
On 26 March 2011 The whole world is joining in to swich all there lights off at
8:30pm to 9:30pm South African Time!
"Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more
than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against
climate change.
Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement
with more than 50 million people across 35 countries/territories participating.
Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto,
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness,
as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.
In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour.
Over 4000 cities in 88 countries/territories officially switched off to pledge their
support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate
change initiative.
On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour ever.
A record 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action.
Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the
Americas switched off.
People across the world from all walks of life turnedoff their lights and came together
in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.
Earth Hour 2011 will take place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30PM (local time).
This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back
on think about what else you can do to make a difference.
Together our actions add up.
Earth Hour is organized by WWF. With almost 5 million supporters and a
global network in over 100 countries/territories, it’s one of the world's largest
and most respected independent conservation organizations.
WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment
and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
Why get involved?
Put simply, because our future depends on it!
Earth Hour has done a lot to raise awareness of sustainability issues.
But there’s more to it than switching off lights for one hour once a year.
It’s all about giving people a voice and working together to create a better
future for our planet."
(Thanks to the official "Earth Hour" webpage for the info above)
I would love to see more of my friends getting involved with Earth Hour this year!
spend on it!!
I hope you all have an amazing and wonderfull week!
PS Leave a comment here on what your plans are during Earth Hour this week.. are
you doing an event? Let us know and share your ideas :)
Talk to you soon
Yolandie Olech
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