Earth Hour
Right now my son and I are sitting under our two low voltage kitchen lights reading and blogging in an otherwise dark house. Kinda sweet, huh? Seriously though. Here is an easy way to make your voice heard about climate issues without saying anything at all just for one hour at 8.30pm on March 28.
The movement is called Earth Hour which 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. It’s as simple as a flick of the switch. Join us for Earth Hour 2009.
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September 25-26, 2008 will mark the inaugural sustainability conference for the region, with a focus on providing education and advocacy for sustainable efforts in the upper Midwest.