Earth Hour

This Saturday night at 8:30pm, your local time, Earth Hour will take place- will you be a part of the movement?

Earth Hour is where people across the world turn off their lights for 60 minutes but this simple act has such a larger impact. According to the World Wildlife Foundation website it is the largest climate event in history. As an American turning off your lights for an hour, you will be supporting the follow actions.

• Cleaner air around the world
• Less American dependency on foreign oil 
• Regulated emissions to decrease climate change

Last year, over 80 million Americans participated including these landmarks: Empire State Building, Las Vegas Strip, United Nations Headquarters, and the Seattle Space Needle. Across the globe, one billion people turned of their lights for Earth Hour. Some major global participants were the Great Pyramids of Giza, Basilica in Vatican City, Big Ben of London, and the Sydney Opera house. 


Become part of this global movement towards a healthier planet by taking these steps:

1. Check out the WWF Earth Hour website  
2. Join the movement on the right hand side of the screen
3. Recruit your friends, family, and people in your community
4. Turn off your lights at 8:30pm local time 

Plan ahead- light candles or use glow sticks, think of activities you and your friends can do, or just relax and enjoy your commitment to the planet!