Earth Hour 2011
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Earth Hour 2011
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 turned off 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.
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I don't usually use much lights... even though some times I leave the TV on even though I'm not watching anything on it. I think this is a great cause... with just a little time with your lights off, lowering your AC or unplugging your laptop, different places in Earth can be saved from MANY natural disasters.
Since this has happened a few hours ago, did you join in? What was your experience like? What can you do to save the planet? Or is this just a waste of time?
Admin- Ultimate SN Fan
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Earth Hour is a good way to start considering how as individuals we can make changes in our lives. In our modern world we are encouraged by advertising to consume the latest car, PC, iPod or fashion. We need to slow down on this cosumption as it is using valuable energy supplies to produce. Even a new earth friendly car uses more energy to produce than the total energy it will save over its entire serviceable life.Yesterday this facebook site came my way. https://www.facebook.com/TreeHugger There are plenty of others to help us change our way.
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- I did not observe the Earth Hour last night. It was comforting to know that my house has a small stand alone solar powered 12volt DC system. I therefore will do something else which may help.
aspen- SN Addict
Re: Earth Hour 2011
Great page! Loved this article => http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/03/11-steps-for-starving-students-that-will-make-a-difference.phpaspen wrote:Earth Hour is a good way to start considering how as individuals we can make changes in our lives. In our modern world we are encouraged by advertising to consume the latest car, PC, iPod or fashion. We need to slow down on this cosumption as it is using valuable energy supplies to produce. Even a new earth friendly car uses more energy to produce than the total energy it will save over its entire serviceable life.Yesterday this facebook site came my way. https://www.facebook.com/TreeHugger There are plenty of others to help us change our way.
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I did not observe the Earth Hour last night. It was comforting to know that my house has a small stand alone solar powered 12volt DC system. I therefore will do something else which may help.
I look up to your activism. You're a role model.
Admin- Ultimate SN Fan
Re: Earth Hour 2011
We can all 'do our bit' each day if we care to think about what we are doing; turn off lights you do not need; turn off the Central Heating when not needed; do you really need to use the washing machine each day or can you make larger loads and use the machine less frequently?
My Fax machine is now off except if needed; my Computer is off and not powered except when needed ; use less petrol and walk so saving petrol -pump- power too !!
My Fax machine is now off except if needed; my Computer is off and not powered except when needed ; use less petrol and walk so saving petrol -pump- power too !!
Ruby- Ultimate SN Fan
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